Named after the 1920’s French boxer Georges Carpentier who was France’s first world champion boxer, and also nicknamed by the Americans – the Orchid Man.
Known for his flamboyance, speed and extremely hard punch, Georges Carpentier is still considered one of the greatest European fighters to ever lace up the gloves. After his boxing career came to an end Georges moved from Paris to Hollywood where he took to the stage. From there he soon made his way to Wall Street. After much success on Wall Street, Carpentier returned to France where he opened one of the first cocktail bars in Paris. A fascinating and multi talented man always looking for adventure, thus an incredible fragrance.
Just like boxing, the world of perfume is about facing yourself. An encounter of rituals and studied gestures, even in a moment of violence there is also elegance and art.
NOTES
Top: Bergamot, Black Pepper
Middle: Jasmine, Leather
Base: Oakmoss, Patchouli, Amber
PERFUMER
Jerome Epinette
HOW IT WEARS
The Orchid Man by Frapin is an Eau de Parfum, which will willingly give you at least 8 hours longevity on the skin, or anything you deem worthy of spritzing it on. Very similar to, but slightly earthier version of Creed’s Aventus, with less of the bright Pineapple note and additional subtle depth of Oakmoss. Definitely in for the long haul this one.
LORE LOVES
We love how this sweet, spicy scent perfectly reflects the man it was inspired by. A well-balanced combination of physicality and artistry. A man who can definitely look after himself, but also scrubs up alright & will take you out dancing after he’s won the fight. Sophisticated and well measured, with just the right amount of adventurous spirit to balance it out.
ABOUT THE BRAND
As one of the oldest family owned businesses still operating, the Frapin family have been renowned vine growers for 21 generations. One of the finest cognac producers in the world, Frapin’s style embodies the very essence of cognac – knowledge and well-established methods passed down through generations of the Frapin family. Frapin’s fragrances are lovingly produced on a small batch scale to preserve their outstanding quality. Much like the production of Frapin’s cognac, their perfume line is a composition of their knowledge; their passion for quality ingredients, taking time to develop finely honed skills. Sourcing and selecting the most beautiful raw ingredients, taking the time to showcase sophisticated and complex fragrant compositions and honouring traditions. As Frapin believe, the “quintessence of luxury is taking time to create beauty”.
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Maryanne Quinlan (verified owner) –
For Xmas just gone , I blind bought “The Orchid Man” for my 20 year old son.
I spoke to Clea over the phone ( I live in country Victoria)…. so I had no way of getting into Melbourne.
Clea asked me what my son usually likes to wear, which is Chanel Bleu.
I wanted to get him something different but equally as beautiful !
Well !!!
I got him the 100ml bottle of The Orchid Man”.
Feedback from my son
In his words btw :
“Mum , that Orchid Man juice is such a chick magnet. My mates gf on Saturday night, she’d had a few drinks, she was all over me asking wtf are you wearing you smell SOooo ,I couldn’t get her off my neck!”
It happens ALL the time he said.
“But Mum , all my mates are still wearing Joop!”
What have I done !!
Turned my son into a fragrance snob.
I must confess I did buy him his first bottle of Chanel Bleu when he was 17.
…… The Orchid Man is now the new favourite.
And he is right into boxing 🥊, so he loves the back story too 👍