Is Aromers No 60 Black Orchid a dupe of Tom Ford Black Orchid?

Black Orchid EDP

Tom Ford by David Apel, Pierre Negrin Original Acquired

No 60 Black Orchid Extrait

Aromers   Inspired Acquired
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Black Orchid Eau de Parfum bottle Black Orchid EDP
EDP Concentration Extrait
F Gender U
2006 Year -
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No 60 Black Orchid Extrait bottle No 60 Black Orchid Extrait
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Black Orchid EDP
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.
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Our Verdict - No 60 Black Orchid Extrait
No 60 gets Tom Ford Black Orchid's truffle-chocolate gourmand core right at the opening, but the patchouli-incense base is lighter here, so it never builds the same dark, smoky opulence that made the original iconic.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Black Orchid EDP A No 60 Black Orchid Extrait B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Black Orchid EDP
No 60 Black Orchid Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Spicy Notes 26% vs 23%
Orchid 26% vs 31%
Lotus 22% vs 21%
Truffle 14% vs 28%
Gardenia 13% vs 23%
Patchouli 13% vs 18%
Vanilla 13% vs 19%
Incense 13% vs 14%
Blackcurrant 12% vs 23%
Ylang-Ylang 12% vs 26%
Sandalwood 12% vs 16%
Bergamot 11% vs 21%
Vetiver 11% vs 13%
Shared Notes
Truffle 14% vs 28%
Blackcurrant 12% vs 23%
Ylang-Ylang 12% vs 26%
Bergamot 11% vs 21%
Shared Notes
Spicy Notes 26% vs 23%
Orchid 26% vs 31%
Lotus 22% vs 21%
Only in Black Orchid
Fruity Notes 24%
Only in No 60 Black Orchid
Gardenia 24%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 13% vs 18%
Vanilla 13% vs 19%
Incense 13% vs 14%
Sandalwood 12% vs 16%
Vetiver 11% vs 13%
Only in No 60 Black Orchid
Chocolate 17%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Black Orchid No 60 Black Orchid
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Potent
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Black Orchid

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best For:
Date Formal

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.

No 60 Black Orchid

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Autumn

A dark, dense gourmand-oriental built for cold weather and evening wear.

Occasions

Also Works:
Date Formal

Dark and seductive, suited to formal evenings and dates rather than the office or casual daytime wear.

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.

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Shares 13 of its 14 notes, including Lotus, Orchid, Spicy Notes

Key Differences

Adds chocolate, drops amber and dark chocolate

Where to buy

Black Orchid EDP
No 60 Black Orchid Extrait

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