Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes
Rank #2,696 AmberMusky
DEV #1: Foreplay vs DEV #2: The Main Act
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes
Rank #797 Warm SpicyAmber
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
DEV #2: The Main Act takes 6 of 7 categories.
DEV #1: ForeplayChoose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter.
DEV #2: The Main ActChoose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
DEV #1: Foreplay1/7
DEV #2: The Main Act6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- DEV #2: The Main Act
- Community sentiment
- DEV #2: The Main Act
- Longevity
- DEV #2: The Main Act
- Sillage & projection
- DEV #2: The Main Act
- Value for money
- DEV #2: The Main Act
- Versatility
- DEV #1: Foreplay
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- DEV #2: The Main Act
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DEV #1: ForeplayOlympic Orchids Artisan PerfumesDEV #2: The Main ActOlympic Orchids Artisan PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.90/ 5 · 331 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
4.01/ 5 · 550 votes
Have 34%Had 12%Want 54%
Category winnerDEV #2: The Main ActRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
31%Like
8%Ok
16%Dislike
1%Hate
273 votes
51%Love
26%Like
8%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
432 votes
Category winnerDEV #2: The Main ActMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDEV #2: The Main Act
SillageDEV #2: The Main Act
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDEV #2: The Main ActBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
musky91%
woody83%
animalic74%
powdery65%
warm spicy56%
warm spicy100%
amber92%
smoky84%
musky77%
leather69%
animalic61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both amber, musky and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
OlibanumLabdanumTolu BalsamHyraxAgarwood (Oud)Woody NotesCivetBeeswaxThujaCinnamonAmbergrisBlack Vanilla Husk
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
IncenseClovesLabdanumCinnamonCastoreumLeatherAgarwood (Oud)Tolu BalsamCivetImmortelleArtemisiaJuniper
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Tolu Balsam, Agarwood (Oud) and Civet. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring30
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring16
Summer13
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerDEV #1: ForeplayMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,696
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews81
Overall rank#797
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews122
Category winnerDEV #2: The Main ActHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDEV #1: Foreplay by Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes is a Oriental fragrance for women and men.
Reviews →DEV #2: The Main Act by Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes offers a bold, resinous experience. This unisex oriental fragrance centers on intense incense, spicy cloves, and deep labdanum. It is designed for those who appreciate daring, artisanal compositions that command attention during cold winter nights. Its complexit…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, DEV #1: Foreplay or DEV #2: The Main Act?
DEV #2: The Main Act takes 6 of 7 categories. DEV #1: Foreplay is rated 3.90/5 from 331 votes; DEV #2: The Main Act is rated 4.01/5 from 550 votes. Choose DEV #1: Foreplay for a amber and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter. Choose DEV #2: The Main Act for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, DEV #1: Foreplay or DEV #2: The Main Act?
DEV #2: The Main Act lasts longest (DEV #2: The Main Act 86/100, DEV #1: Foreplay 81/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, DEV #1: Foreplay or DEV #2: The Main Act?
DEV #2: The Main Act projects furthest (DEV #2: The Main Act 72/100, DEV #1: Foreplay 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do DEV #1: Foreplay and DEV #2: The Main Act smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, musky and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Tolu Balsam, Agarwood (Oud) and Civet.
Is DEV #1: Foreplay or DEV #2: The Main Act better for summer or winter?
For summer, DEV #2: The Main Act is the stronger pick. For winter, DEV #1: Foreplay is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in DEV #1: Foreplay and DEV #2: The Main Act?
DEV #1: Foreplay features Olibanum, Labdanum, Tolu Balsam, Hyrax and Agarwood (Oud). DEV #2: The Main Act features Incense, Cloves, Labdanum, Cinnamon and Castoreum.
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