Is Aevor Scents 501 a dupe of Tom Ford Black Orchid?
Black Orchid EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2006 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
501 EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Black Orchid
- 501
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
A legendary statement scent, Black Orchid is unapologetically bold and mysterious, blending truffle, dark florals, and chocolate into a lush, unforgettable aura. Not for the timid, it reigns supreme in fall and winter opulence.
A dark, velvety orchid with black truffle up top and a base of vanilla, chocolate and patchouli. It has plenty of presence on cool evenings and suits anyone who likes their florals deep.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Orchid
26%
vs
59%
Truffle
14%
vs
29%
Patchouli
13%
vs
18%
Vanilla
13%
vs
17%
Incense
13%
vs
12%
Blackcurrant
12%
vs
24%
Ylang-Ylang
12%
vs
24%
Amber
12%
vs
13%
Sandalwood
12%
vs
13%
Bergamot
11%
vs
22%
Vetiver
11%
vs
10%
Spicy Notes
27%
Fruity Notes
24%
Lotus
22%
Gardenia
14%
Dark Chocolate
13%
Jasmine
13%
Mandarin
11%
Lemon
11%
Musk
11%
Patchouli
13%
vs
18%
Vanilla
13%
vs
17%
Incense
13%
vs
12%
Amber
12%
vs
13%
Sandalwood
12%
vs
13%
Vetiver
11%
vs
10%
Chocolate
14%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Black Orchid's opulent spicy, earthy, and gourmand notes make it ideal for cool to cold weather, where its richness and projection shine without becoming overwhelming. It can work on cool spring nights but is too heavy and dark for summer heat.
Occasions
This commanding, sensual scent is best suited for formal events and nights out, especially romantic occasions, due to its boldness and luxurious aura. Its intensity and richness are generally too much for office or sporty environments.
Seasons
Truffle, chocolate, vanilla and incense are heavy and warm, so the scent is most at home in autumn and winter. Heat would make it feel thick.
Occasions
The dark, sensual base suits evenings, dates and dressed-up occasions. It is too rich for a close office.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 11 of its 20 notes, including Truffle, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot
Adds dark chocolate and fruity notes, drops chocolate and lotus wood
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