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Ylang-ylang
Black orchid
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Rum absolute
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The vampire fearless scent
In Paris, academics Elvira and Genevieve are completing their final essay. They heard about the 15th-century tomb from the countess Wandessa, allegedly a vampire. The countess' tomb was probably located near a village in northern France. So the girls loaded up their Citroen 2CV and set out to find the place. After a day trip, the night was falling. The poor girls were short of gas. In the gloom and without maps, they stopped at a rustic inn to ask for information. They ended up deciding to spend the night at the inn. The poor innocent girls had no idea that the Innkeeper was Waldemar, the region's feared werewolf. The place was dark, isolated, and had no telephone. During a dinner of cold red meat and wine, Waldemar reveals that he is writing a book about the history of the Gothic buildings, while Elvira reveals her search for the vampire Wandessa. The Innkeeper became astonished but interested.
The girls went to the bedroom for a good night's sleep, but Elvira was woken by Waldemar's sister Elizabeth when she sneaked into the room. Elizabeth whispered to Elvira to leave before the night of the full moon. The following morning, Waldemar explained that his sister is harmless, but she had lost her mental stability after their father's death. Meanwhile, Genevieve explored the mansion and found Elizabeth restless in an annex with blood on the walls and handcuffs hanging from the ceiling. Waldemar gave a simple explanation that the handcuffs were used to hang and prepare the animals he used to hunt. After relieving the girls, Waldemar warns Elizabeth to leave the girls alone because they were his to take.
Aided by the innkeeper, Elvira and Genevieve went in search of Wandessa's tomb. They found and opened it. Due to sheer bad luck, Genevieve cuts off his hand as he pulls a silver cross from Wandessa's chest. Some of Genevieve's blood drips onto Wandessa's lips and the vampire slowly opened her eyes...
I am sorry to say that it ends here my synopsis of an old vampire horror movie. But I assure you that everyone in this story was using Black Orchid Parfum ... even the werewolf!
I like a love or hate perfume. Some are originally designed for ladies. Any version of Black Orchid is too masculine to be considered just a feminine fragrance. This version of the perfume is smoother and not as fat on your face as the original EdP. However, it still doesn't suit teenagers of any gender.
Its horror film darkness is obvious but not offensive. It is really my concept of a vampire scent. The feeling is deep dark but very sensual and generates a notorious amount of attraction. However, this fragrance is not all about darkness. Here and there we can spot some vibrant, floral, and happy colors. Its suppleness is also notorious and adorable. Its earthiness and sweetness give the kind of fearful but happy vibe you experienced with the movie "The Fearless Vampire Killers" directed by Roman Polanski.
It starts with a strong note of chocolate and warm musky truffles. Plum emphasizes sensuality. Then comes the syrupy booziness of rum to frame a floral accord of banana and dark vanilla of ylang-ylang and black orchid notes. The base is all about earthy and woody patchouli. It is a very well accomplished and melodic dark composition. Its gloom is seductive and appealing. I believe that more men than women show enthusiasm for this fragrance.
The performance is well above average.
Let's look at some math applied to Black Orchid Parfum :
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Opening: 10.0 (warm and chocolatey musk truffle mixed with sensual, fruity plums; mixing with the body notes of rich ylang-ylang and dark orchid is perfectly mastered)
DryDown: 9.0 (dark, musky, and earthy patchouli)
Longevity: 9.0 (3 sprays can last 10 hours)
Sillage: 8.0 (up to 6 feet above and 2 hours of strong projection with 3 sprays)
Exclusivity: 8.5 (This version of the perfume is smoother and not as fat on your face as the original EdP. Both have a thousand clones. Some of them are easy to use and offer a nice take on Black Orchid perfume. I can mention Oud 24 Hours Eau de Parfum )
Portability: 7.5 (avoid warm or hot weather)
Versatility: 7.5 (avoid any kind of sweaty situation like the gym or other crowded places; this fragrance has a lot of haters for being so poignant)
Praise: 8.5 (Black Orchid does not have universal acceptance, but it is a compliment magnet with any dark fragrance lover)
Quality: 9.5 (high-quality ingredients, solid bottle, good sprayer)
Presentation: 10.0 (no flaws! It's simple but very elegant. I think it's much prettier than Tom Ford's private line bottles)
Price: 6.0 (the 100 ml gold flask has a price of 125 € at several retailers)
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Overall rating: 8.50 / 10.00
- between 7 and 8 = above average;
- between 8 and 9 = recommended;
- greater than 9 = don't miss it;
Opinion: The Parfum Edition fragrance is similar to the original Black Orchid Eau de Parfum, but it is smoother and less sharp. The choice between the two versions is really a matter of taste for a creamier or harder version. I've seen people choose by the bottle color too. The perfume version is € 25 more expensive.
Don't buy it blindly.
Music: Bonnie Tyler - "Total Eclipse Of The Heart"
The girls went to the bedroom for a good night's sleep, but Elvira was woken by Waldemar's sister Elizabeth when she sneaked into the room. Elizabeth whispered to Elvira to leave before the night of the full moon. The following morning, Waldemar explained that his sister is harmless, but she had lost her mental stability after their father's death. Meanwhile, Genevieve explored the mansion and found Elizabeth restless in an annex with blood on the walls and handcuffs hanging from the ceiling. Waldemar gave a simple explanation that the handcuffs were used to hang and prepare the animals he used to hunt. After relieving the girls, Waldemar warns Elizabeth to leave the girls alone because they were his to take.
Aided by the innkeeper, Elvira and Genevieve went in search of Wandessa's tomb. They found and opened it. Due to sheer bad luck, Genevieve cuts off his hand as he pulls a silver cross from Wandessa's chest. Some of Genevieve's blood drips onto Wandessa's lips and the vampire slowly opened her eyes...
I am sorry to say that it ends here my synopsis of an old vampire horror movie. But I assure you that everyone in this story was using Black Orchid Parfum ... even the werewolf!
I like a love or hate perfume. Some are originally designed for ladies. Any version of Black Orchid is too masculine to be considered just a feminine fragrance. This version of the perfume is smoother and not as fat on your face as the original EdP. However, it still doesn't suit teenagers of any gender.
Its horror film darkness is obvious but not offensive. It is really my concept of a vampire scent. The feeling is deep dark but very sensual and generates a notorious amount of attraction. However, this fragrance is not all about darkness. Here and there we can spot some vibrant, floral, and happy colors. Its suppleness is also notorious and adorable. Its earthiness and sweetness give the kind of fearful but happy vibe you experienced with the movie "The Fearless Vampire Killers" directed by Roman Polanski.
It starts with a strong note of chocolate and warm musky truffles. Plum emphasizes sensuality. Then comes the syrupy booziness of rum to frame a floral accord of banana and dark vanilla of ylang-ylang and black orchid notes. The base is all about earthy and woody patchouli. It is a very well accomplished and melodic dark composition. Its gloom is seductive and appealing. I believe that more men than women show enthusiasm for this fragrance.
The performance is well above average.
Let's look at some math applied to Black Orchid Parfum :
___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
Opening: 10.0 (warm and chocolatey musk truffle mixed with sensual, fruity plums; mixing with the body notes of rich ylang-ylang and dark orchid is perfectly mastered)
DryDown: 9.0 (dark, musky, and earthy patchouli)
Longevity: 9.0 (3 sprays can last 10 hours)
Sillage: 8.0 (up to 6 feet above and 2 hours of strong projection with 3 sprays)
Exclusivity: 8.5 (This version of the perfume is smoother and not as fat on your face as the original EdP. Both have a thousand clones. Some of them are easy to use and offer a nice take on Black Orchid perfume. I can mention Oud 24 Hours Eau de Parfum )
Portability: 7.5 (avoid warm or hot weather)
Versatility: 7.5 (avoid any kind of sweaty situation like the gym or other crowded places; this fragrance has a lot of haters for being so poignant)
Praise: 8.5 (Black Orchid does not have universal acceptance, but it is a compliment magnet with any dark fragrance lover)
Quality: 9.5 (high-quality ingredients, solid bottle, good sprayer)
Presentation: 10.0 (no flaws! It's simple but very elegant. I think it's much prettier than Tom Ford's private line bottles)
Price: 6.0 (the 100 ml gold flask has a price of 125 € at several retailers)
___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
Overall rating: 8.50 / 10.00
- between 7 and 8 = above average;
- between 8 and 9 = recommended;
- greater than 9 = don't miss it;
Opinion: The Parfum Edition fragrance is similar to the original Black Orchid Eau de Parfum, but it is smoother and less sharp. The choice between the two versions is really a matter of taste for a creamier or harder version. I've seen people choose by the bottle color too. The perfume version is € 25 more expensive.
Don't buy it blindly.
Music: Bonnie Tyler - "Total Eclipse Of The Heart"
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