Black Orchid EDP

Tom Ford by David Apel, Pierre Negrin Original
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Black Orchid - No.10 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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Black Orchid - No.10 EDP
No.10 pulls from Tom Ford's Black Orchid - black currant and orchid over a chocolate-patchouli base - and gets the dark, sweet-floral drama across, but the dupe's projection and richness thin out quickly where the original keeps filling a room for hours.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Black Orchid EDP
Black Orchid - No.10 EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Blackcurrant 12% vs 34%
Bergamot 11% vs 23%
Mandarin 11% vs 23%
Lemon 10% vs 19%
Only in Black Orchid
Truffle 15% Gardenia 14% Ylang-Ylang 13% Jasmine 13%
Shared Notes
Spicy 26% vs 23%
Orchid 26% vs 33%
Only in Black Orchid
Fruity 24% Lotus 22%
Only in Black Orchid - No.10
Ylang-Ylang 23% Jasmine 20%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 13% vs 19%
Vanilla 13% vs 17%
Incense 13% vs 13%
Sandalwood 12% vs 15%
Musk 10% vs 15%
Only in Black Orchid
Dark Chocolate 13% Amber 12% Vetiver 11%
Only in Black Orchid - No.10
Chocolate 20%

Accords

Black Orchid Black Orchid - No.10
95%
Warm Spicy
85%
Earthy
80%
Woody
45%
75%
Sweet
60%
Dark
75%
70%
Amber
60%
Chocolate
50%
Floral
50%
45%
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
95%
Earthy
85%
Woody shared
80%
45%
Sweet shared
75%
60%
Dark
75%
Amber
70%
Chocolate
60%
Floral shared
50%
50%
Balsamic
45%

Performance

Black Orchid Black Orchid - No.10
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.

Black Orchid - No.10

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
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean sweet, floral, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Black Orchid EDP
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