Blackbird by Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes
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Blackbird by Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes is an aromatic woody fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2013, the nose behind this creation is Ellen Covey.
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1,036 votes
- Positive 76%
- Negative 16%
- Neutral 8.2%
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Leading answer I want it
2,881 votes
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Leading answer Love it
1,036 votes
Season
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861 votes
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449 votes
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About Blackbird
Blackbird by Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes is an aromatic woody fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2013, the nose behind this creation is Ellen Covey.
Fruits, vegetables and nuts Woods and mosses Green, herbal and fougère Musk, amber and animalic
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Longevity
Leading answer Long-lasting
415 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
471 votes
Character
Leading answer Balanced
309 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
236 votes
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R.de Lioncourt
For me, the fruit is a subtle nod; what captivates me is that balsamic touch. The result is fruity yet dry, like red fruits growing in the forest, smelling of pine and fresh greenery akin to eucalyptus, nothing of classic ferns. It has body; I’m sure it carries amber and musk even if they aren’t noticeable at first. If it had more projection, its complexity would shine, but the performance is moderate for niche. Fortunately, the price is fair, and if you overapply, it makes up for it.
R.de Lioncourt
To me, the fruit is a subtle wink; what really hooks me is that balsamic touch. The result is fruity yet dry, reminiscent of red berries growing in the forest, with scents of pine and fresh eucalyptus, nothing of the classic ferns. It has body; I’m sure it carries amber and musk, even if you don’t detect them at first. If it had better projection, its complexity would shine, but the performance is medium for a niche fragrance. Fortunately, the price is fair, and if you apply it generously, it makes up for it.
Emorandeira
I admit it smells the same from the start: red fruits with green and aromatic nuances, but I love it. Evolution isn’t everything, and here the fragrance excels in almost every other way. It’s linear yet incredibly rich and wearable, ideal for daytime thanks to its dry, fresh, non-sweet character. The green base softens everything, perfect for any weather except Seville in August. Performance is well above average: potent for the first half-hour with good trail afterwards. A reasonable price for niche, around £70 for 30ml or 5ml decants at £12, very affordable to try. It’s unisex and I’d like to explore the brand further; once I finish the decant, I’ll buy the full bottle. Overall rating: 8.5.
oscarsh86
Smells of red fruits with conifers in the base, very similar to the opening of Enchanted Forest. Gradually the pine fades until only the red fruits remain. It’s a pity it doesn’t evolve further and stays the same until the end. The longevity is short, although it has a bit more potency at the start. It’s unisex, though it leans towards feminine for me and suits any climate. I didn’t like it; it doesn’t smell bad but lacks character, it feels a bit underwhelming.
oscarsh86
Smells of red fruits with conifers in the background, very similar to the opening of Enchanted Forest. Gradually, the pine fades until only the red fruits remain. It’s a pity it doesn’t evolve further and stays the same until the end. The longevity is short, although it has a bit more power at the start. It’s unisex, though it leans feminine to me and suits any weather. I didn’t like it; it doesn’t smell bad but lacks punch, it feels too brief.