Royal Orchid

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• Taurien

  December 21, 2021

  

  I ordered this brand to try out their fragrances, and this was the one I was most afraid I wouldn’t like, so I tested it first. It has been a great gateway into Theodoros Kalotinis’ creations, although it’s not a safe blind buy for three reasons: 1) it is very potent at the start, 2) it is extremely sweet, and 3) its dominant note is a minty patchouli that isn’t to everyone’s taste. The two main notes are red fruits and patchouli, with an indeterminate floral base (the orchid is a fantasy note) and a slight woody touch. Overall, it sometimes smells of honey. The patchouli becomes a bit more earthy as it dries down but retains that balsamic quality which fits perfectly with the red fruits. It might sound like a fruitochuli, but it has personality through its simplicity and authenticity, and I have loved it. I’ve been wearing it for five days in a row, which is a lot for my collection. On my skin, it has a notable trail for the first 2-2.5 hours, then drops down to become a skin scent with a longevity of 4-5 hours. Fortunately, it lasts on clothes the next day. I also spray it on my jumper or scarf to make it last longer. I’ve liked it so much that I plan to try its sibling, I am Beautiful, supposedly lighter and cheerier but with similar notes. As for the packaging, I would have liked the boxes to be different to distinguish them (though you can thanks to a sticker on top). The bottles are sober and high quality. Magnificent work, Mr Kalotinis! Scent 8/10 Longevity 4.5/10 Sillage 8/10 Value for money 8/10 Versatility 7/10 Packaging 7.5/10 Would I buy again? Yes