Spicy Orchid by Dossier
Brand: Dossier
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
Spicy Orchid opens with cinnamon, pink pepper and mandarin, moves into ylang-ylang, orchid and plum and dries down to sandalwood, vanilla, incense and patchouli. Dossier's take on Tom Ford Black Orchid.
Is Spicy Orchid worth it?
How it smells: Opens with cinnamon, pink pepper and mandarin, ylang-ylang and orchid at the heart, then dries down to sandalwood and vanilla.
Scent Score: 62/100 (Good). Doesn't stand out. Fades faster than most fragrances. Nothing wrong with it, but similar fragrances do more. Sample it before buying a bottle. Performance 51, versatility 67, layerability 90 and value 51, each out of 100.
Buyers rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 1,283 Dossier reviews.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2020 · Unisex
Key accords: Cinnamon, Pink Pepper, Mandarin, Ylang-Ylang, Orchid, Plum
Top Notes
- Cinnamon
- Pink Pepper
- Mandarin
Heart Notes
- Ylang-Ylang
- Orchid
- Plum
Base Notes
- Sandalwood
- Vanilla
- Incense
- Patchouli
Occasions: Evening, Date Night
Seasons: Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Spicy Orchid by Dossier belongs to the spicy fragrance family. Spicy Orchid opens with cinnamon, pink pepper and mandarin, moves into ylang-ylang, orchid and plum and dries down to sandalwood, vanilla, incense and patchouli. Dossier's take on Tom Ford Black Orchid. Spicy Orchid opens with Cinnamon, Pink Pepper, and Mandarin. The heart brings Ylang-Ylang, Orchid, and Plum. It dries down to Sandalwood, Vanilla, Incense, and Patchouli.
How to wear Spicy Orchid
On skin, Spicy Orchid by Dossier has longevity of 6-8 hours, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for evening and date night. Its best layering match in the catalog is Bleu de Chanel by Chanel. Apply Spicy Orchid first as your base layer. Its spicy character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Spicy Orchid : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Spicy Orchid opens with Cinnamon, Pink Pepper, and Mandarin.
The heart brings Ylang-Ylang, Orchid, and Plum.
It dries down to Sandalwood, Vanilla, Incense, and Patchouli.
What to layer with Spicy Orchid
Bleu de Chanel by Chanel
TrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Spicy and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share pink pepper, sandalwood, and incense.
Order: Apply Spicy Orchid first as your base layer. Its spicy character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Spicy Orchid : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel
Interlude Man by Amouage
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Spicy and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share sandalwood, incense, and patchouli.
Order: Apply Spicy Orchid first as your base layer. Its spicy character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Interlude Man on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Spicy Orchid : 2 sprays Interlude Man
Le Male by Jean Paul Gaultier
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Spicy and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share cinnamon, sandalwood, and vanilla.
Order: Apply Spicy Orchid first as your base layer. Its spicy character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Le Male on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Spicy Orchid : 2 sprays Le Male
Lost Cherry by Tom Ford
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Spicy and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share cinnamon, plum, and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Spicy Orchid first as your base layer. Its spicy character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Lost Cherry on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Spicy Orchid : 2 sprays Lost Cherry
Santal Volcanique by Maison Crivelli
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Spicy and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share cinnamon, pink pepper, and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Spicy Orchid first as your base layer. Its spicy character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Santal Volcanique on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Spicy Orchid : 2 sprays Santal Volcanique
Pairings to approach with care
Bergamask by Orto Parisi
Not Recommended · 35/99
Spicy and Citrus notes can compete — apply lightly and test on skin first to find the right balance. Bergamask brings a citrus contrast to this spicy scent.
Order: Apply Spicy Orchid first as your base layer. Its spicy character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bergamask on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Spicy Orchid : 1 spray Bergamask
Tobacco Vanille by Tom Ford
Not Recommended · 39/99
Tobacco Vanille has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Tobacco Vanille brings a tobacco contrast to this spicy scent, and they share vanilla.
Order: Apply Spicy Orchid first as your base layer. Its spicy character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tobacco Vanille on top for tobacco lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Spicy Orchid : 1 spray Tobacco Vanille
Related fragrances and why
- Bleu de Chanel by ChanelTrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include pink pepper, sandalwood, and incense.
- Interlude Man by AmouageBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include sandalwood, incense, and patchouli.
- Le Male by Jean Paul Gaultier — Both include cinnamon, sandalwood, and vanilla.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Spicy Orchid?
Spicy Orchid opens with Cinnamon, Pink Pepper, and Mandarin. The heart brings Ylang-Ylang, Orchid, and Plum. It dries down to Sandalwood, Vanilla, Incense, and Patchouli.
How long does Spicy Orchid last, and how strong is it?
Spicy Orchid by Dossier has longevity of 6-8 hours, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Spicy Orchid?
It's best in fall and winter. It suits evening and date night.
What layers well with Spicy Orchid?
Bleu de Chanel by Chanel is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Spicy and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share pink pepper, sandalwood, and incense. Apply Spicy Orchid first as your base layer. Its spicy character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Spicy Orchid : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel.
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