Black Orchid Reserve Parfum

Tom Ford by Yann Vasnier
81%

Orchid Noir Extrait

Aromara  
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Black Orchid Reserve Parfum
Tom Ford's Black Orchid Reserve is a divisive beast: some hail it as a smoother, more refined take on the original, while others find its amped-up florals and earthy elements a repulsive misstep. Expect strong opinions and a love-it-or-hate-it reaction.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Orchid Noir Extrait
Orchid Noir is Aromara's take on Tom Ford Black Orchid, the dark glamorous icon. At 35% Extrait the truffle-orchid-patchouli backbone is close, though the dupe leans sweeter and less layered than Tom Ford's dense, luxe original.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Black Orchid Reserve Parfum
Orchid Noir Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Truffle 62% vs 37%
Bergamot 37% vs 29%
Only in Orchid Noir
Ylang-Ylang 33%
Shared Notes
Orchid 45% vs 44%
Only in Black Orchid Reserve
Ylang-Ylang 55%
Only in Orchid Noir
Spicy 30% Lotus 26%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 30% vs 35%
Vanilla 16% vs 35%
Only in Black Orchid Reserve
Dark Chocolate 32% Tonka Bean 21%
Only in Orchid Noir
Incense 29%

Accords

Black Orchid Reserve Orchid Noir
100%
Sweet
70%
85%
Warm Spicy
83%
Earthy
78%
Patchouli
45%
78%
Woody
55%
74%
Yellow Floral
71%
Chocolate
66%
Vanilla
45%
60%
Floral
50%
50%
Balsamic
Sweet shared
100%
70%
Warm Spicy
85%
Earthy
83%
Patchouli shared
78%
45%
Woody shared
78%
55%
Yellow Floral
74%
Chocolate
71%
Vanilla shared
66%
45%
Floral shared
60%
50%
Balsamic
50%

Performance

Black Orchid Reserve Orchid Noir
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Black Orchid Reserve

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This powerful, long-lasting scent with huge projection is far too dominant for an office setting. Its rich, sensual nature makes it perfect for dates and evening events, while being too heavy for casual wear or sport.

Orchid Noir

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A dark, sweet floral-oriental that suits cold weather and evening wear, where its richness feels most appropriate.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Glamorous and dressy, best for dates and formal evenings; too intense and sweet for the office or casual daytime wear.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
81%
Key Similarities

Both lean sweet, patchouli, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Black Orchid Reserve Parfum
Orchid Noir Extrait
Wide selection Amazon UK Prime delivery often available Check price on → Lowest Upfront £89.95 Fragrance Click UK - 50ml Buy Best Value £159.60 Paco Perfumerias - 100ml - £1.60/ml Buy
Wide selection Amazon UK Prime delivery often available Check price on → Lowest Upfront £35.00 Aromara - 50ml Buy Best Value £35.00 Aromara - 50ml - £0.70/ml Buy
5ml
Not available
Aromara Cheapest 5ml £1.00/ml £4.99 Buy
6ml
Not available
Aromara Cheapest 6ml £2.00/ml £12.00 Buy
12ml
Not available
Aromara Cheapest 12ml £1.50/ml £18.00 Buy
50ml
Fragrance Click UK £1.80/ml £89.95 Buy Paco Perfumerias £1.86/ml £92.95 Buy Perfume Click £2.03/ml £101.45 Buy
Aromara £0.70/ml £35.00 Buy
100ml
Paco Perfumerias £1.60/ml £159.60 Buy
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