Black Orchid EDP

Tom Ford by David Apel, Pierre Negrin Original

84%

402 Black Orchid EDP

Blossom Perfumery Dupe

Comparison

84%

Black Orchid EDP Tom Ford · 2006 F Original

402 Black Orchid EDP Blossom Perfumery U Dupe

Top

Truffle

Gardenia

Blackcurrant

Ylang-Ylang

Jasmine

Heart

Spicy

Orchid

Fruity

Lotus

Base

Dark Chocolate

Patchouli

Vanilla

Incense

Amber

Top

Truffle

Blackcurrant

Ylang-Ylang

Heart

Orchid

Jasmine

Spicy

Base

Vanilla

Patchouli

Dark Chocolate

Sandalwood

Vetiver

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Black Orchid EDP

EDP	Concentration	EDP
F	Gender	U
2006	Year	-
££££	Price Tier	£

402 Black Orchid EDP

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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.

Acquired

Our Verdict - 402 Black Orchid EDP

No. 402 chases Tom Ford's Black Orchid dark-gourmand-floral signature - blackcurrant, truffle and a patchouli-chocolate base - but the truffle is faint and the overall composition sits lighter and sweeter, missing the original's dense, smoky opulence and long evening throw.

Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Black Orchid EDP

402 Black Orchid EDP

Notes

Shared Notes

Truffle 14% vs 32%

Blackcurrant 12% vs 36%

Ylang-Ylang 12% vs 32%

Only in Black Orchid

Gardenia 14% Jasmine 13% Bergamot 11% Mandarin 11% Lemon 11%

Shared Notes

Spicy 26% vs 29%

Orchid 26% vs 37%

Only in Black Orchid

Fruity 24% Lotus 22%

Only in 402 Black Orchid

Jasmine 33%

Shared Notes

Dark Chocolate 13% vs 19%

Patchouli 13% vs 21%

Vanilla 13% vs 23%

Sandalwood 12% vs 19%

Vetiver 11% vs 16%

Only in Black Orchid

Incense 13% Amber 12% Musk 11%

Accords

Black Orchid 402 Black Orchid

95%

Warm Spicy

85%

Earthy

80%

Woody

60%

75%

Sweet

80%

70%

Amber

60%

Chocolate

Oriental

55%

50%

Floral

45%

Balsamic

Warm Spicy

95%

Earthy

85%

Woody shared

80%

60%

Sweet shared

75%

80%

Amber

70%

Chocolate

60%

Oriental

55%

Floral shared

50%

45%

Balsamic

45%

Performance

Black Orchid 402 Black Orchid

Beast (10+h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Potent

Intensity

Moderate

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.

402 Black Orchid