Orphee by Maxim's de Paris bottle
Maxim's de Paris

Orphee

4.3/5 · 15 votes Unisex 1998
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Fragrance notes

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Character

Longevity3.9/5
Sillage3.1/5
Day100
Night20
Spring100
Summer90
Fall30
Winter30
Our take

Watermelon and mint open the composition with a cool, juicy freshness that feels immediate and bright. Bergamot adds a sharp citrus edge while thyme brings a dry, herbal sting that keeps the fruit from leaning sweet. The heart shifts toward green and aromatic territory. Artemisia and lavender create a soft, slightly medicinal herbal layer that sits beside the clean, delicate floral touch of lily-of-the-valley. Pine enters with a resinous, forest-like sharpness that deepens the greenery and moves the scent away from typical summer freshness into something more textured.

The base rests on vetiver and oakmoss, giving the drydown an earthy, slightly damp foundation that grounds the bright opening. Sandalwood smooths the edges with a creamy woodiness, while musk adds a skin-like softness that carries the herbal and aquatic elements forward. The overall impression is aromatic, green, and ozonic, with a clear herbal spine running through it. It feels most at home in warm weather under an open sky, when the air is clear and the day is active. Someone who enjoys herbal freshness with a woody, earthy finish will find it easy to wear.

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