Black Orchid EDP

Tom Ford by David Apel, Pierre Negrin Original
88%

No.493 Black Orchid EDP

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EDP Concentration EDP
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2006 Year -
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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.493 Black Orchid EDP
Eden's No.493 packs in a wide, generous note list to chase Tom Ford Black Orchid's dark floral-gourmand opulence - the black currant, patchouli and chocolate-amber base come through well, though the layered complexity of the original is inevitably compressed.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Black Orchid EDP
No.493 Black Orchid EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Gardenia 13% vs 13%
Blackcurrant 12% vs 15%
Ylang-Ylang 12% vs 13%
Jasmine 12% vs 15%
Bergamot 11% vs 11%
Mandarin 11% vs 9%
Lemon 10% vs 9%
Only in Black Orchid
Truffle 15%
Only in No.493 Black Orchid
Tuberose 12%
Shared Notes
Spicy 26% vs 21%
Orchid 26% vs 27%
Lotus 22% vs 18%
Only in Black Orchid
Fruity 24%
Only in No.493 Black Orchid
Jasmine 18% Ylang-Ylang 15%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 13% vs 14%
Vanilla 13% vs 14%
Incense 13% vs 9%
Amber 12% vs 16%
Sandalwood 12% vs 13%
Vetiver 11% vs 11%
Musk 10% vs 9%
Only in Black Orchid
Dark Chocolate 13%
Only in No.493 Black Orchid
Chocolate 10%

Accords

Black Orchid No.493 Black Orchid
95%
Warm Spicy
85%
Earthy
80%
Woody
55%
75%
Sweet
50%
70%
Amber
50%
60%
Chocolate
30%
50%
Floral
50%
45%
Balsamic
Fruity
40%
Warm Spicy
95%
Earthy
85%
Woody shared
80%
55%
Sweet shared
75%
50%
Amber shared
70%
50%
Chocolate shared
60%
30%
Floral shared
50%
50%
Balsamic
45%
Fruity
40%

Performance

Black Orchid No.493 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.

No.493 Black Orchid

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, sweet, floral

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Black Orchid EDP
No.493 Black Orchid EDP
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