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The house of Instituto Español presents Aire de Sevilla Orquídea Negra. A feminine fragrance belonging to the east and floral families. A fragrance from the Aire de Sevilla collection, in eau de toilette.
Spain is where this fragrance comes from — and it shows. Aire de Sevilla Orquídea Negra Instituto Español unfolds gradually, effortlessly, and with great refinement — a perfect choice for day or evening.
The fragrance is very long-lasting, staying on the skin for 12 hours or more, gradually revealing its notes
The scent will linger in the air even after its wearer has left.
The perfume has a rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image
A light and elegant fragrance with harmonious richness—the perfect balance between the depth of eau de parfum and the freshness of cologne
Fragrances for spring and summer unfold with light citrus notes, floral and fruity accords, filling the composition with freshness, airiness, and a feeling of carefree lightness on warm days
The scent of Aire de Sevilla Orquídea Negra evolves as a continuous scent journey, where layers reveal themselves without rush and without gaps. The style of Instituto Español comes through in details that define the fragrance identity. Nothing here feels random, and the fragrance holds its character from opening to trail. Eau de toilette emphasizes the depth and body this composition needs.
At olfactory-group level the structure relies on Citrus, Whiteflower, Floral and Balsamic. The framework further includes Wood and Gourmet. Within olfactory families the fragrance belongs to East and Floral.
In the first seconds you detect invigorating sunny top notes: Bergamot, Mandarin and ylang-ylang.
In the heart you notice Gardenia, Jasmine and Orchid keeping a silky white floral direction. In the final layer the line is anchored through Frankincense, Patchouli and Sandalwood, shaping a warm vetiver trail.
The profile is feminine, which clarifies the composition character.
In summary Aire de Sevilla Orquídea Negra reads as a cohesive composition — the first stage creates momentum, the middle layer carries the identity, and the final phase leaves a stable imprint. These are the scent structures best understood on skin.
| Gender | Female |
| Brand | Instituto Español |
| Segment | Massmarket perfumery |
| Country | Spain |
| Website | http://www.institutoespanol.net/ |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de toilette |
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