Smells so good on your skin once it sinks in! A deep, musky scent can definitely smell the orchid. Very androgynous the floral is feminine but it is strong and bold, also masculine at the same time. Wouldn’t say it lasts 8 hours I’ve been wearing it to work and can smell it until about 5 hours, then only the faintest hint. But still so much better than perfume it lasts longer and doesn’t smell synthetic/ like alcohol.