Is Blossom Perfumery 402 Black Orchid a dupe of Tom Ford Black Orchid?

Black Orchid EDP

Tom Ford by David Apel, Pierre Negrin Original
84%

402 Black Orchid EDP

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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 - 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%
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

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Community season votes for Tom Ford Black Orchid, the fragrance this is built to match, favour autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Wearers put Tom Ford Black Orchid, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for date nights and formal occasions.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
84%
Key Similarities

Both lean sweet, woody, floral

Key Differences

Adds amber and bergamot

Where to buy

Black Orchid EDP
402 Black Orchid EDP
Wide selection Amazon UK Prime delivery often available Check price on → Lowest Upfront £29.99 The Beauty Store - 10ml Buy Best Value £125.95 Fragrance Click UK - 150ml - £0.84/ml Buy
Wide selection Amazon UK Prime delivery often available Check price on → Lowest Upfront £2.99 Blossom Perfumery - 3ml Buy Best Value £26.95 Blossom Perfumery - 100ml - £0.27/ml Buy
3.00ml
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Blossom Perfumery Maker £1.00/ml £2.99 Buy
10.00ml
The Beauty Store £3.00/ml £29.99 Buy Amazon UK £3.41/ml £34.10 Buy Perfume Click £3.65/ml £36.50 Buy The Fragrance Shop £4.20/ml £42.00 Buy
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30.00ml
Paco Perfumerias Cheapest 30ml £1.90/ml £56.99 Buy Fragrance Click UK £1.96/ml £58.95 Buy Perfume Click £2.24/ml £67.05 Buy The Beauty Store £2.30/ml £68.99 Buy The Fragrance Shop £2.60/ml £78.00 Buy Nicchia Luxury UK £2.80/ml £84.00 Buy
Blossom Perfumery Maker Cheapest 30ml £0.56/ml £16.95 Buy
50.00ml
Fragrance Click UK Cheapest 50ml £1.54/ml £76.95 Buy The Beauty Store £1.60/ml £79.99 Buy Paco Perfumerias £1.64/ml £82.00 Buy Perfume Click £1.74/ml £87.20 Buy The Fragrance Shop £2.24/ml £112.00 Buy Nicchia Luxury UK £2.62/ml £131.00 Buy Amazon UK £3.14/ml £157.02 Buy
Blossom Perfumery Maker Cheapest 50ml £0.42/ml £20.95 Buy
100.00ml
Fragrance Click UK Cheapest 100ml £1.02/ml £101.95 Buy Paco Perfumerias £1.10/ml £109.99 Buy The Beauty Store £1.13/ml £112.99 Buy Amazon UK £1.19/ml £119.30 Buy Perfume Click £1.26/ml £126.10 Buy The Fragrance Shop £1.58/ml £158.00 Buy Nicchia Luxury UK £1.83/ml £183.00 Buy eBay UK £0.74/ml £73.50 Buy
Blossom Perfumery Maker £0.27/ml £26.95 Buy
150.00ml
Fragrance Click UK £0.84/ml £125.95 Buy The Beauty Store £0.93/ml £139.99 Buy Paco Perfumerias £0.94/ml £141.25 Buy Perfume Click £1.11/ml £166.35 Buy The Fragrance Shop £1.30/ml £195.00 Buy Nicchia Luxury UK £1.51/ml £227.00 Buy eBay UK £1.07/ml £159.95 Buy
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The Fragrance Shop Gift Set 50ml £2.36/ml £118.00 Buy

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