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The Orchid Man Frapin 2015

7.5 / 10 89 Ratings

A perfume by Frapin for men, released in 2015. The scent is spicy-fresh. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Spicy

Fresh

Leathery

Fruity

Citrus

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Calabrian bergamot

Madagascar pepper

Heart Notes

Leather

Jasmine

Base Notes

Oakmoss

Black amber

Patchouli

Perfumers

Jérôme Epinette, Robertet

Ratings

Scent

7.589 Ratings

Longevity

7.078 Ratings

Sillage

6.778 Ratings

Bottle

7.588 Ratings

Value for money

6.740 Ratings

Submitted by OPomone · last update on 02/19/2026.

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Interesting Facts

Orchid Man was the nickname of French boxer Georges Carpentier.

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Reviews

6 in-depth fragrance descriptions

02/20/2026

8Scent 7Longevity 8Sillage

DRKSHDW
214 Reviews

DRKSHDW

1

COOLING GREEN LEATHER WITH A CITRUS EDGE

This is a mentholated, leathery fresh fragrance with a fruity citrus twist over patchouli. It's often compared to Aventus, and while the overall vibe is similar, this one skips the pineapple and the smoky facets.

What stands out to me is the cooling, almost mentholated effect that rises from the leather and patchouli. It blends seamlessly with the citrus, creating an airy quality that gives the fragrance a real sense of lightness and lift. There is something very refreshing about it.

It leans traditionally masculine.

The opening has a noticeable kick of black pepper that adds a brief spicy edge, but it settles quickly. This is not a heavily spiced scent. Instead, it smooths into a clean, fresh, slightly fruity leather with that cooling undertone lingering in the background.

As it dries down, the fragrance becomes more earthy and slightly vegetal green. The leather steps back and is no longer as prominent. This is where the “Orchid Man” character really comes through. It starts to smell like crushed green stems, earthy and natural, while still holding onto a touch of bright, fruity citrus that keeps it feeling fresh.

Overall, it is very pleasant, easy to wear, and versatile.

09/13/2016

7.5Scent 8Longevity 6Sillage

Taurus
1190 Reviews

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Taurus

Top Review 16

Pepper in the Fists

Ouch, the name is a bit confusing in principle. One automatically thinks of a scent that seems to consist mainly of orchids and not of a French boxing legend from the 1920s. And since Georges Carpentier had more than just combat sports skills and also successfully worked as a showman and businessman, opening bars and restaurants and always appearing elegantly and stylishly, he earned the nickname Orchid Man.

Violet Man or Violet Distributor would have also been an interesting nickname, but it sounds too brutal and is more suited to carnival boxers like Knut Wuchtig or something.

Well, our Orchid Man comes out swinging in the first round with lively yet elegant bergamot notes and a solid pepper punch. It comes across more fruity soft than spicy hard, but it is quite powerful.

But in the second round, it gets even better: both the delicately silky jasmine and leathery notes make their appearance and convincingly balance sweet floral facets with bitter to almost harsh undertones. It is obvious that the leather of the boxing gloves has been olfactorily referenced conceptually, allowing the Orchid Man to achieve a daring twist.

In the third and final round, it becomes calm and sober. There is no trace of the announced patchouli. Black amber (whatever that is supposed to mean) also poses a riddle. Just before the final gong, it becomes slightly greenish, as if one were falling onto a large soft mossy mat.

What remains is the impression of a clearly skillful homage to a fascinating personality with various abilities, full of character and charisma, well-shaved and groomed, yet also with sweet and bitter notes. One does not get knocked out immediately - but it’s absolutely fine!

07/11/2016

7.5Scent 7Longevity 6Sillage

Leimbacher
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Leimbacher

Top Review 7

Sexiest Flower Seller Alive?!

Do orchids really smell like this? And shouldn't I know that since it's my girlfriend's favorite flower? And does it even smell floral? Do I know this from somewhere? Doesn't it smell a bit like Terre d'Hermes? Or even Aventus? Could this really be from my beloved geniuses behind L'Humaniste? Is Frapin letting me down? Does the world really need another copy of those bestsellers? And does my girlfriend like the scent?

Many questions run through my mind with this tricky orchid man. A name that confuses & fits only a little, familiar scent nuances, little Frapin feeling. And yet a good perfume, a stylish everyday scent. A mix of the dirty Declaration orange, Icon's pencil-like pepperiness & Aventus' pineapple power & musk base. Not a bad mix, should actually be very well received, especially by women. And even more so if you don't know the originals inside & out & appreciate the Frapin quality & presentation delivered here. In the dry down, even a bit leathery & more masculine than its counterparts - and that with this floral name ;) Aventus Extreme indeed & that's certainly not bad ;)

Bottle: I really like the chunky bottles from Frapin.
Sillage: suitable for all kinds of everyday life & warmer leisure.
Longevity: 7-8 hours - plays in the league of its role models.

Conclusion: one is used to better & especially more independent offerings from Frapin - nevertheless, this masculine mix of two milestones (TdH + Aventus) is pleasantly wearable & very nice. Nothing more, nothing less. Good price/performance ratio, a successful alternative & worthy of a signature. But he has as much to do with boxes as the Pope on vacation.

01/31/2016

7.5Scent 10Longevity 8Sillage

Dannyboy
27 Reviews

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Dannyboy

Very helpful Review

About:

Top: Aventus - fruity batch

Heart: Aventus - but with little to no shaving lotion

Base: Aventus - in brown leather and musk

The story of this boxer is quickly told: An interpretation of Aventus, a clear case. A good one, I think. More cohesive than the original, less friction. Most will prefer the original, even if the price of the Frapin may tempt some. Longevity and sillage are on par with the original, so caution is advised when dosing. Perhaps the Frapin is the solution for those who find Aventus too light - however that may happen.

Another interpretation of Aventus. And with each additional one, it becomes more difficult for connoisseurs to deny Aventus its already considerable historical significance in perfumery. Its impact is obvious: only a very few fragrances have been copied so often and so accurately. Cool Water is another one. And indirectly Green Irish Tweed. The Creeds have simply mastered the art. It's just a shame that we will probably never know which perfumer, or which perfumeress, is behind this scent.

05/21/2020

6Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

Swagger91
25 Reviews

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Swagger91

3

Napoleon vs French Boxer

A good friend of mine has had this one in his collection for a long time. Apparently, the scent is inspired by the French boxer Georges Carpentier, but for me, it’s more like the boxer against Napoleon, if you know what I mean ;)

Now to the scent and the bottle. The bottle is beautifully simple in design with its wooden cap and the engraved logo. It reminds me of the family crest of an old aristocrat or knightly family :D The spray head also dispenses the perfume in a high-quality manner. So it’s not cheaply made like other perfumes I know. It’s also nicely thought out for dosing.
The scent starts off very similarly to Aventus. I detect fresh bergamot notes paired with leather and pepper accords. Personally, I feel there must be some Ambroxan in there, because that freshness is quite suspicious ^^. But compared to Aventus, it’s a bit less leathery and peppery in the opening! In my opinion, it’s simply Frapin's interpretation of Aventus. Instead of Napoleon, they just used a boxer :D Later in the scent development, it remains more peppery and leathery and transitions into a mossy phase. The sweet notes gradually fade away, but it still retains a kind of freshness! Performance is quite good, lasting around 6-8 hours. The sillage is rather, well, mediocre. After 4 hours, it becomes more skin-close and the sillage diminishes.

In conclusion, I must say that the boxer even does some things better than Napoleon, in my opinion. It doesn’t have such strong fluctuations in scent and performance and is even more affordable. With its leathery and peppery notes, it’s definitely more suitable for men. For me, it’s a clear recommendation for anyone who loves Aventus and enjoys scents in this direction.

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