30ml

30ml

OLYMPIC ORCHIDS

BLACKBIRD

Name: BLACKBIRD
Brand: OLYMPIC ORCHIDS
Price: 65.00 $
Availability: OutOfStock

Eau De Parfum

Unisex

Sizes

Starting

$65

Description

Blackbird by Olympic Orchids captures the essence of a Pacific Northwest summer, opening with a vibrant, realistic Himalayan blackberry fruit note intertwined with the crispness of dry grass and leaves. As it develops, the fragrance reveals a rich, resinous heart of elemi, cedar wood, and fir balsam, evoking sun-baked forests. The dry-down settles into a warm, musky amber accord, balancing the initial tart fruitiness with a sophisticated woody depth. It's a scent that feels both natural and refined, perfect for those who appreciate a complex interplay of fruit and forest. Perfumer: Ellen Covey

Scent Profile

Woody

Aromatic

Fruity

Resinous

Dry

Musky

Notes

Top Notes

Himalayan Blackberry Fruit

Dry Grass And Leaves

Middle Notes

Elemi

Cedar Wood And Resin

Fir Balsam Absolute

Base Notes

Amber

Musk

Woody-Amber Accord

About OLYMPIC ORCHIDS

Olympic Orchids Perfumes, founded by Dr. Ellen Covey in 2010 as an extension of her 2006 orchid nursery, specializes in handcrafted parfum extraits (20-30% concentration) using pure essential oils, absolutes, tinctures, and high-end synthetics for exceptional longevity and originality. The brand's philosophy emphasizes affordable, evocative fragrances with character—ranging from vintage florals and orchid-inspired scents to experimental concepts—earning multiple awards like the Institute for Art and Olfaction Independent Fragrance of the Year for Woodcut and Zoologist Bat. Its motto, 'extraordinary perfumes for extraordinary people,' reflects a personal, artisan approach targeting discerning consumers seeking unique, high-quality niche perfumes without animal testing or phthalates.

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Perfumer

Ellen Covey

Ellen Covey is an American neurobiologist, professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Washington, and founder of Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes, which she launched in 2010 after starting as an orchid nursery in 2006. Born in 1947 in Elmhurst, Illinois, she had a multicultural upbringing moving across Europe and earned advanced degrees in Biology from the University of Texas and Chemical Senses from Duke University, informing her unique scientific approach to perfumery. Her notable fragrances include Woodcut, winner of the 2015 Art & Olfaction Award Artisan prize, and Bat for Zoologist Perfumes, which won the 2016 Independent prize and was re-released by her as Night Flyer.

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Reviews

4.0

Very Good4 reviews

Ministry of Scent

4.0/5 • 4 reviews

Community Insights

Reviewers often praise Blackbird for its authentic blackberry note, which avoids being overly sweet, and its compelling blend of woods and resins. Many find it to be a unique and evocative scent, though some note its tartness or a sharp opening that might not appeal to everyone.

Pros

Performance excellence: Many find it potent with good projection and impressive longevity, developing beautifully over time.

Versatile appeal: It's widely considered a very wearable unisex fragrance, suitable for various occasions and seasons.

Quality composition: The blackberry accord is frequently lauded for its realistic, juicy quality, expertly balanced with resinous and woody notes.

Cons

Specific limitation: Some reviewers find the initial profile deeply tart or sharp, with a few experiencing notes reminiscent of burnt rubber or tar.

Situational drawback: The prominent fir and dry grass notes might be too intense for those who prefer softer, less aromatic woody scents.

Comparisons

Reminds reviewers of: The scent evokes feelings of a cool summer night in the forest or picking blackberries on a warm day, rather than direct comparisons to other fragrances.