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Black Orchid Reserve Parfum bottle Black Orchid Reserve Parfum
Parfum Concentration EDP
U Gender F
2025 Year 2026
££ Price Tier ££
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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 - Cassiopea EDP
This is a warm, tropical, and sexy fragrance with a distinct gourmand edge. Perfect for those who want to smell edible and irresistible, it's a crowd-pleaser that leans feminine.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Black Orchid Reserve Parfum
Cassiopea EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Ylang-Ylang 54% vs 100%
Only in Black Orchid Reserve
Orchid 45%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 30% vs 100%

Accords

Black Orchid Reserve Cassiopea
100%
Sweet
89%
66%
Vanilla
100%
85%
Warm Spicy
89%
78%
Patchouli
84%
78%
Woody
84%
74%
Yellow Floral
84%
Coconut
84%
Coffee
84%
83%
Earthy
52%
71%
Chocolate
60%
Floral
50%
Balsamic
54%
Sweet shared
100%
89%
Vanilla shared
66%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
85%
89%
Patchouli shared
78%
84%
Woody shared
78%
84%
Yellow Floral shared
74%
84%
84%
84%
Earthy shared
83%
52%
71%
60%
Balsamic shared
50%
54%

Performance

Black Orchid Reserve Cassiopea
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

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.

Cassiopea

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

The strong, sweet, and tropical gourmand profile makes this ideal for dates and casual evening wear, where its sexiness can truly shine. It's too bold and sweet for a professional office setting and completely unsuitable for sport due to its rich character.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
84%
Key Similarities

Both lean sweet, warm spicy, earthy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Black Orchid Reserve Parfum
Cassiopea EDP
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