Black Orchid by Tom Ford for Men, Women

Black Orchid by Tom Ford for Men, Women

Eau de Parfum

Black Orchid Tom Ford for women

Scent Family

Main Accords

warm spicy
earthy
woody
sweet
amber

Black Orchid Notes

Top Notes

Amalfi Lemon
Amalfi Lemon
Bergamot
Bergamot
Gardenia
Gardenia
Jasmine
Jasmine
Mandarin Orange
Mandarin Orange
Truffle
Truffle
Ylang-Ylang
Ylang-Ylang

Heart Notes

Fruity Notes
Fruity Notes
Gardenia
Gardenia
Jasmine
Jasmine
Lotus
Lotus
Orchid
Orchid
Spices
Spices
Ylang-Ylang
Ylang-Ylang

Base Notes

Amber
Amber
Incense
Incense
Mexican chocolate
Mexican chocolate
Patchouli
Patchouli
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Vanilla
Vanilla
Vetiver
Vetiver
White Musk
White Musk

Scent Family

Black Orchid Tom Ford for women

Scent Family

Main Accords

warm spicy
earthy
woody
sweet
amber

Black Orchid Notes

Top Notes

Amalfi Lemon
Amalfi Lemon
Bergamot
Bergamot
Gardenia
Gardenia
Jasmine
Jasmine
Mandarin Orange
Mandarin Orange
Truffle
Truffle
Ylang-Ylang
Ylang-Ylang

Heart Notes

Fruity Notes
Fruity Notes
Gardenia
Gardenia
Jasmine
Jasmine
Lotus
Lotus
Orchid
Orchid
Spices
Spices
Ylang-Ylang
Ylang-Ylang

Base Notes

Amber
Amber
Incense
Incense
Mexican chocolate
Mexican chocolate
Patchouli
Patchouli
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Vanilla
Vanilla
Vetiver
Vetiver
White Musk
White Musk

Scent Family

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

Amalfi Lemon
Amalfi Lemon
Bergamot
Bergamot
Gardenia
Gardenia
Jasmine
Jasmine
Mandarin Orange
Mandarin Orange
Truffle
Truffle
Ylang-Ylang
Ylang-Ylang

Heart Notes

Fruity Notes
Fruity Notes
Gardenia
Gardenia
Jasmine
Jasmine
Lotus
Lotus
Orchid
Orchid
Spices
Spices
Ylang-Ylang
Ylang-Ylang

Base Notes

Amber
Amber
Incense
Incense
Mexican chocolate
Mexican chocolate
Patchouli
Patchouli
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Vanilla
Vanilla
Vetiver
Vetiver
White Musk
White Musk

Black Orchid Overview

Black Orchid (Eau de Parfum) by Tom Ford is a Unisex Oriental, Floral, Spicy, Gourmand, Woody, Amber fragrance released in 2006. It opens with truffle, black currant, ylang-ylang, citrus and white florals atop a heart of orchid, spices, gardenia, lotus and fruity nuances, settling into Mexican chocolate, patchouli, vanilla, incense, amber, sandalwood, vetiver and musk. Expect 10–12 hours of longevity with Strong sillage and Strong projection; best suited to wearers 25+.

Scent Profile

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Season

Day, Night

Wear Time

Strong

Sillage

Long Lasting

Longevity

Strong

Projection

Gender

$$$

Price

Eau de Parfum

Concentration

Wearability & Verdict

Pros

(•) Opulent truffle-and-orchid signature that feels luxurious
(•) Exceptional longevity (10–12 hours) on skin
(•) Strong sillage and projection make a bold statement
(•) Complex blend with rich chocolate, spice and florals
(•) Shines in cold weather and evening occasions

Cons

(•) Can be too heavy or sweet in warm temperatures
(•) Overpowering in close quarters and offices
(•) Polarizing dark chocolate/patchouli accord
(•) Not ideal for casual daytime wear
(•) High price point compared to designer scents

Good to Wear For:

Not Recommended For:

Pros

(•) Opulent truffle-and-orchid signature that feels luxurious
(•) Exceptional longevity (10–12 hours) on skin
(•) Strong sillage and projection make a bold statement
(•) Complex blend with rich chocolate, spice and florals
(•) Shines in cold weather and evening occasions

Cons

(•) Can be too heavy or sweet in warm temperatures
(•) Overpowering in close quarters and offices
(•) Polarizing dark chocolate/patchouli accord
(•) Not ideal for casual daytime wear
(•) High price point compared to designer scents

Good to Wear For:

Not Recommended For:

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