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The Perfume Bible / A closer look

The Orchid Man
meets Explorer.

Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.

Shared ground

Bergamot · Leather

Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.

The distinction

Concentration not recorded leads with fresh spicy; Concentration not recorded leads with woody. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.

At a glance
Frapin The Orchid Man bottle
Frapin

The Orchid Man

Concentration not recorded

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Explorer bottle
Montblanc

Explorer

Concentration not recorded

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ConcentrationConcentration not recordedConcentration not recorded
Listed bottle sizesNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Brand originNot yet verifiedGermany
Made inNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Listed year20152019
Leading accordsfresh spicy · citrus · mossywoody · citrus · aromatic
Notes unique to this recordBlack Pepper, Jasmine, Oakmoss, Patchouli, AmberPink Pepper, Clary Sage, Haitian Vetiver, Ambroxan, Akigalawood, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Cacao Pod
Longevity / 52.89 · 342 votes3.14 · 12,464 votes
Projection / 42.06 · 393 votes2.08 · 12,308 votes

Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.

Compare the labels

Ingredients, side by side.

Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.

A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.

The Orchid Man

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

Explorer

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.

Follow your curiosity.

A starting point, not a verdict

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed fresh spicy and citrus direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed woody and citrus direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.