Halle Pure Orchid

Wow, I am wondering if I am wearing the same perfume that everyone is reviewing...I have read through a number of reviews and it seems similar, but not. So here goes-- after the initial spray, I get fruity floral. There's some kind of berry and fruit mixture floating around on a warm balsamic-vanilla breeze. After the berries/fruit wander off, abut half an hour into the scent, the spicy anise and orchid saunter in. They hang out, for about two hours or so. Then, the balsamic chocolate/tonka bean arrive. For some reason, on me, tonka bean is not freshly mown hay with almond facets. It is chocolate and balsam. My son [who's six] loves my "candy" scents. He can also smell the chocolate or tonka bean in all of them, and he smells the chocolate in this one immediately. So after 3 to 4 hours, this becomes a soft skin scent, that is sweet, lightly floral, but rich balsam and chocolate. This is two squirts on the wrists, which get dabbed on inner elbow and behind the ear. The scent behind my ears, if I rub my arm on it and smell again, is still stronger and in the more floral phase. I think this stays within arms reach for the initial spray, and through the heart. The dry down is skin level. This is a spicy little number, and I am trying it during the winter, I think this would be a great nighttime summer scent, and a good day scent for the colder months. I get no grape, and it's not overly sweet. It isn't overpowering. It is quickly becoming a favorite, and at that price, wow!! Why not give it a spritz? **Update** This perfume is very temperature and body chemistry sensitive!! I can finally distinguish the amalfi lemon, which on me smells a bit aldehyde-ie. It's not terrible, but took a few days of wearing to figure out. After letting a lotion with lots of oil in it settle in [like 20 minutes after applying it], the scent takes 2 hours to get to the skin scent version of the drydown, it's really super cold today and it went through the cycle uber-fast. The scent lingers on me for around 6 hours. Yesterday it was 50 degrees Farenheit and the scent lasted longer and projected better as well. I love the spicy sweetness and scored a 3.4 oz bottle for $7.50 American!! Woo hoo for Kmart post-Christmas sale. :) Can't wait for the summer to test this out in some heat!!

A few years back, I started running really low on Pure Orchid, which was one of my main scents I wore (I only owned about 4 perfumes back then, all cheapies). When I went online to look at buying a replacement, I found out it had been discontinued, and the few remaining bottles being sold were outrageously expensive* (sigh). So, I began my search for a similar-type perfume to replace my beloved Pure Orchid, and thus began my journey into the vast world of fragrance... That's what I mostly think of when I think of this scent. I still have a teeny bit left of my original bottle that I intend to hold onto for nostalgia sake. I would describe this scent as a beautiful, sweet, powdery, soft spicy floral. But it's so much more than that, really. I agree with one reviewer who wrote that they hadn't noticed another scent like Pure Orchid on the market since it's release. I know I certainly haven't found anything similar enough after years of searching. My tastes have since moved on from the very sweet florals, though. I've found I gravitate toward strong white florals and clean scents like Dior J'adore and Chanel Gabrielle nowadays. *Ironically, I ended up spending WAAAYYY more money on perfume in the long run than if I'd just gone ahead and bought one of the expensive, discontinued bottles back when... 🤣

This is such a lovely scent but what a shame it doesn't have the lasting power-such a surprise,as when you first spray it on it is so intense ! It just seems to soften down so quickly,I can still get a hint of it after 5 hours,but only a light sweetness.The first spray gives an intense orchid and fizzy fruit burst, then the tonka bean and patchouli become more prominent with a whisper of anise,but then the whole thing softens into a sweet & soft floral. I love it so much,I am not going to use it until the summer months when I may get more lasting power from it than I am now. Either that or buy a giant bottle and re-apply every few hours :-)

This is a sugary-sweet white floral on my skin, and it actually works for me! I usually have such a tough time with floral fragrances. I don't detect any of the specific notes that are listed (most especially not the anise), but I admit I can "feel the effects" of lemon, papaya, cactus, orchid, tonka, patchouli, and sequoia. Honestly, if I had never looked at the notes, I would have guessed there was lemon, sugar cube, and jasmine in this...and maybe a whisper of patchouli somewhere in the background. I also get excellent longevity out of this fragrance.

Oh Wow!! I really like this perfume. I liked it in the bottle,On paper,spritzed in the air,On my clothes and on my skin.I really didn't think I would either :) The main problem is the lasting power.I bought a smaller bottle but it only lasted a very short time considering how many times i had to re-mist myself. I'd definitely buy this one again in a large bottle just to be sure it lasts longer then a week. The sugary scent in this perfume smells almost like cotton candy to me which is fine because Cotton candy smells goooooooooood!! :D :)

Pure Orchid smells like blackberries and tonka. I don’t find this to be a floral fragrance, as the floral notes are too subtle and only play a supporting role. This scent is very warm, fruity, and sweet. I think the sweet warmth of this makes it a good fragrance for fall, as I can imagine the sweetness being too heavy for spring or summer. I loved this as soon as I smelled it. Despite all the notes listed here, I can mainly smell the blackberries and tonka but that’s just fine. It’s simple but lovely. I wish it lasted longer on the skin.

Halle's Pure Orchid is not pure orchid on my skin at all. As a matter of fact, it can almost be called "Pure Blackberry" on me. No complaints here, however, it is a wonderful fruity fragrance that is somewhat linear and has NO staying power, poor sillage & projection. It lasts as much as a body spray on me. But that being said, this is a perfume you can buy, toss in your bag, and go to the beach without hesitation. Great in summertime or office wear as it is very fresh and cute. I think it would be a safe blind buy for blackberry lovers.

My mom gave me a holiday perfume gift set. I didn't like this one 2 years ago, but I was going through some old things and noticed it. My taste must have changed significantly, because it's one of my favorite fragrances now! I really, REALLY wish the longevity and silage were stronger... It just leaves me feeling like I should re-spritz every 2-3 hours to keep the pleasant vibe going, haha. I'm also surprised vanilla isn't one of the notes, because I could have sworn it's there (and I'm not the only one). It's sweet and subtle <3

Absolutely hate that this was discontinued. This is one of the dreamiest scents to me. The way the crushed orchid plays so well with the creamy tonka... remarkable especially considering the price point. Gorgeous, gorgeous frag. I'm an avid perfume collector and wearer and to my knowledge there hasn't been anything released on the market since that has smelled like this. There's an oil company that produces a dupe and I buy them up every time I find them in store. Halle bring this one back, we need a revival!!

I love it! I am currently using this to replace my long lost Cacharel Gloria which was discontinued. I love the softly sweet scent that is not overpowering at all. Very fresh. Some might complain about it not being long lasting but I still smelled it on my skin after 8 hrs. It lasts longer than my Gloria. Did not get a headache because it is such a soft scent. New favorite! Which is surprising because I usually go for the sophisticated European fragrances. You are saving me a lot of money,great job Halle!

This is everything I ever wanted in a perfume. It's soft, sweet, with beautiful florals. For me, it's perfect for literally any season or any time of day. The only problem is it's got minimal staying power. And when it does stay on you, the sillage is really close to the skin. I wish this lasted a little longer and projected a little better. BUT- I paid about $10 for it, if I remember correctly...so I guess you get what you pay for, huh? =/

To me, this scent is orchid and vanilla. Creamy, loving, forgiving. It's not going to jump you in a dark alley, it's the one sitting on the couch waiting for you to come home. I like to wear it on days when I need something nice but unobtrusive. Elegant and inoffensive like the lady herself. A definite office-friendly scent.

Success ...this perfume is very good on me...very sweet , alluring and sexy...great summer perfume makes me feel happy... doesn't have great longevity but it's great on a warm day i just put some in an atomiser and spritz to keep refreshed...candy goodness with a brush of floral aroma yummy... it's so inexpensive too.

I had this as part of a set including body lotion and body wash. I could bathe in it if I had enough. It was wonderful for date nights, beautiful in the fall and winter, but perfect all year. It smelled fresh and floral and sweet and perfect. Another perfume I wish she'd have brought back.

To me, this scent is a perfect foil to the original Halle. Pure Orchid is cool and floral where Halle is warm and tangy. I usually wear Halle as a daytime scent, and Pure Orchid in the evening and night. It is very elegant and mature, but in my opinion would fit any age group.

got this perfume from my mom (actually it was really hers) I thought I'm not gonna like it but when i tested it today, i love it! smell like sweet but not too much.. more feminine scent and romantic in style. more on lemon, orchid and blackberry scent..

This fragrance really surprised me. I got it in Big Lots at an after christmas sale because I loved the origianl so much. I love this even more. I wish they both came in the 3.4 oz bottle though.

I think Halle Berry has come up with one of the few celebrity scent lines that smell wonderful. When I spray this I feel like someone just dropped a bucketful of flower petals on me!

I LOVE this perfume. It is my signature scent and I love that you can just get it at walmart. It is convienent and I wear it day and night. Love love love!

Has this been discontinued ? I can't find it in stores . Only online? I love this perfume . Can any one tell me if there still making this perfume?