What I've learned on the Orchid Board

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

I'm sure some people in certain African countries still eat orchid tubers from the genus Eulophia or Satyrium.

[Pelepel]

Does anyone know of any perfumes made out of orchid that is the dominant scent? I heard there was a sedirea japonica perfume only sold in Japan, and I've been looking EVERYWHERE for it! Rumor is that is only sold in Japan.

I'm telling you, if it catches on that orchids are so tasty, we will have an Orchid Protective Services established! Bacon....sugar...looking like eggs!

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

Idk about perfumes. But my guess would be that if you'd like to do perfumes, flowers from the genus Aerangis, Angraecum, and Brassavola are your best bets.

[Bud]

another one Pelepel...$35 at Bloomingdales
L’Eau d’Issey by Issey Miyake perfume for women is a crisp aquatic scent featuring a clean interaction of floral, musky, and woody tones. Balanced as light and fresh, stunning and luminous, L'Eau d'Issey's composition includes watery lotus, sedirea orchid, cyclamen, rose water, freesia and white lilies, with hints of amber seed and musk for a touch of sensuality. Launched in 1992.

Top Note: Lotus, Freesia, Cyclamen, Sedirea, Melon
Middle Note: Peony, Carnation, Lily, Lily Of The Valley Base Note: Cedar, Musk, Amber, Sandalwood

[SydneyH]

Bud, I knew about the vanilla orchid but other than that I would never have thought about orchids being edible. Now I'm curious and want to try some orchid.

Pelepel, LOL, I like the sound of an orchid cheese burger and orchid and eggs.

Mutant, yes cinnamon and Listerine were new to me too. I like finding common household stuff you can use in a pinch.

[Pelepel]

Originally Posted by Bud

another one Pelepel...$35 at Bloomingdales
L’Eau d’Issey by Issey Miyake perfume for women is a crisp aquatic scent featuring a clean interaction of floral, musky, and woody tones. Balanced as light and fresh, stunning and luminous, L'Eau d'Issey's composition includes watery lotus, sedirea orchid, cyclamen, rose water, freesia and white lilies, with hints of amber seed and musk for a touch of sensuality. Launched in 1992.

Top Note: Lotus, Freesia, Cyclamen, Sedirea, Melon
Middle Note: Peony, Carnation, Lily, Lily Of The Valley Base Note: Cedar, Musk, Amber, Sandalwood

That is SO funny you mentioned that perfume, because I nearly bought it!! I fell head over heals in love with the scent (guess it was the sedirea!) and now I'll have to go buy it. My other favorite is Hermes 'Un Jardin Sur Le Nil' it is pure heaven!

[Pelepel]

Originally Posted by King_of_orchid_growing:)

Idk about perfumes. But my guess would be that if you'd like to do perfumes, flowers from the genus Aerangis, Angraecum, and Brassavola are your best bets.

I guess I'll have to do what they did back in the day and rub the flower directly on the wrist! But then, I would feel guilty about destroying such a lovely flower.

[Bud]

my grandma still puts fragrant orchid in her hair...so she is off limits near my plants...she just blatantly pinches a bloom and before you know it its in her hair...she loves to freak me out; but she loves me dearly...I can never do wrong

[Pelepel]

Originally Posted by Bud

my grandma still puts fragrant orchid in her hair...so she is off limits near my plants...she just blatantly pinches a bloom and before you know it its in her hair...she loves to freak me out; but she loves me dearly...I can never do wrong

Hahahah, too funny! Be sure to keep her away from orchid shows where someone's prized blooms got awarded honors. Might just end up in her hair as well.

[Exo]

OMG...WHICH ONE SMELLS LIKE BACON?!?

I MUST have the precious!