DEV #1: Foreplay by Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes
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DEV #1: Foreplay by Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes is an oriental fragrance for men and women.
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Notes
olibanum incense
Community
279 votes
- Positive 75%
- Negative 17%
- Neutral 7.5%
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In the collection
Leading answer I want it
675 votes
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Leading answer Love it
279 votes
Season
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211 votes
Time of day
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119 votes
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Fragrance profile
About DEV #1: Foreplay
DEV #1: Foreplay by Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes is an oriental fragrance for men and women.
Resins and balsams Woods and mosses Musk, amber and animalic Spices
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Longevity
Leading answer Long-lasting
96 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
120 votes
Character
Leading answer Balanced
72 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
50 votes
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DonCastóreo
DEV 1 takes the crown for the wildest scent, beating out number two. Laudanum rules here, paired closely with civet and oud to create such an original accord it’s almost scary. It has a salty edge, likely from ambergris, and even smells like a wet dog (maybe the Cerberus vibe?), but everything is perfectly balanced. In the dry down, there’s a sugary cane sweetness that, mixed with the main notes, reminds me of a cherry lollipop. A perverse, infernal treat, if you can say that.
PabDark1014
Dense and dark fragrance. In Chile, we have a cough syrup with honey and other ingredients called ‘palto miel,’ and DEV 1 smells remarkably similar to it. Once it dries down, it transforms completely into a green, incense-like base. I really liked it. Heavy sillage and incredible longevity.
oscarsh86
It starts with a super liturgical, effervescent, and smoky olibanum. Gradually, dry, spicy cinnamon emerges alongside the resins (lots of laudanum), which feel sticky. Then the oud kicks in, making it more woody, dry, and spicy, with the cinnamon always taking center stage. There are also animal nuances—somewhat dirty but calming—with the smoky base still present. Finally, a creamy sweetness from vanilla and beeswax. It remains woody and spicy but less so. Performance is good; great presence at first and excellent longevity. Totally masculine and better suited for cool climates. In my opinion, it has quality, the notes sound natural, and its performance is appreciated, but it doesn’t quite captivate me. I don’t think it’s easy to buy blind, especially if you don’t like resinous, dry, smoky, or heavily spiced perfumes.