Is Noted Aromas Rio a dupe of Tom Ford Black Orchid?
Black Orchid EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2006 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Rio EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Black Orchid
- Rio
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Tom Ford Black Orchid (2006) - truffle, orchid and patchouli translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
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
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.
Seasons
Truffle-chocolate-patchouli built for cool weather.
Occasions
Formal evening, date, statement.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Every one of its 12 notes is in the original, including Lotus, Orchid, Spicy Notes
Without fruity notes and jasmine
Where to buy
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Lowest Upfront
$96.95 plus sales tax
FragranceShop.com - 1.7 fl oz (50 ml)
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Best Value
$122.95 plus sales tax
FragranceShop.com - 3.4 fl oz (100 ml) - $36.36/fl oz
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Rio EDP
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