INSPIRED BY TOM FORD BLACK ORCHID

Arabia Orchid by Le Chameau — 100ml Eau de Parfum

Arabia Orchid is a dark, opulent floral built around one of perfumery's more unusual notes. It opens on truffle — earthy, slightly savoury, faintly spiced — set against ripe plum. That pairing is what makes the fragrance distinctive from the first spray: rich and fruity, but with a shadowy depth underneath that stops it being simply sweet.

The heart is where it becomes seductive. Black orchid sits at the centre, narcotic and heady, surrounded by creamy ylang-ylang. A rum accord runs through both of them, boozy and warm, and gives the florals a soaked, intoxicating quality rather than a fresh one. This is a heavy, glamorous middle, and it is unmistakable on the skin.

The base is simple and deliberate. Patchouli — earthy, dark and musky — anchors everything above it and holds the composition together. It gives the dry-down real weight and is a large part of why this fragrance stays put.

Potency is worth knowing about here. This is a strong eau de parfum with heavy projection, so a light hand is the right approach. Two sprays go a long way. It belongs to formal evenings, black tie occasions, dinners and cold weather, and it wears well on both men and women — the earthiness in the truffle and patchouli keeps it from reading as strictly feminine.

Supplied in a 100ml spray bottle, brand new, sealed and boxed.

FRAGRANCE NOTES

Top: Truffle, plum
Heart: Rum, black orchid, ylang-ylang
Base: Patchouli

PRODUCT DETAILS

Brand: Le Chameau
Fragrance: Arabia Orchid
Size: 100ml
Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Fragrance family: Oriental floral
Gender: Unisex
Occasion: Formal evening, special occasions, autumn and winter
Condition: Brand new, sealed, boxed

DELIVERY

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RETURNS

30 day returns accepted. If the item is not right, return it for a full refund.