Dupe Pair
91%
Very Similar
Black Orchid Eau de Parfum bottle Black Orchid
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender F
2006 Year 2006
££££ Price Tier £
Noire Labellum Eau de Parfum bottle Noire Labellum

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Black Orchid
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 - Noire Labellum
Noire Labellum chases Tom Ford Black Orchid - the same opulent dark-floral with truffle, black orchid, chocolate and patchouli. The dupe captures the seductive, gourmand-floral character but renders flatter and sweeter, with the savoury truffle facet muted and projection closer to the skin than the room-filling original.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 10% 1%
Floral 25% 25%
Fruity 13% 16%
Green 5% 5%
Sweet 25% 29%
Warm 15% 16%
Woody 10% 9%
Earthy 14% 18%
Animalic 8% 7%
Fresh 10% 6%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Black Orchid EdP
Noire Labellum EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Truffle 14% vs 27%
Blackcurrant 12% vs 25%
Jasmine 12% vs 27%
Shared Notes
Orchid 26% vs 47%
Spicy 26% vs 26%
Fruity 23% vs 26%
Only in Black Orchid
Lotus 22%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 13% vs 19%
Patchouli 13% vs 18%
Dark Chocolate 13% vs 18%
Incense 13% vs 13%
Amber 12% vs 13%
Sandalwood 12% vs 15%
Only in Black Orchid
Vetiver 11% Musk 11%

Accords

Black Orchid Noire Labellum
95%
Warm Spicy
45%
85%
Earthy
80%
Woody
50%
75%
Sweet
70%
50%
Floral
75%
70%
Amber
60%
60%
Chocolate
Gourmand
55%
45%
Balsamic
Warm Spicy shared
95%
45%
85%
Woody shared
80%
50%
Sweet shared
75%
70%
Floral shared
50%
75%
Amber shared
70%
60%
60%
55%
45%

Performance

Black Orchid Noire Labellum
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Potent
Intensity
Strong

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.

Noire Labellum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The deep, sweet dark-floral and chocolate base is built for cold weather and overpowering in summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

An opulent, seductive scent suited to evenings and dates over office or casual wear.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
91%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
92%
Accord
72%
Key Similarities

Both share Floral, Sweet, Amber accords and Truffle, Blackcurrant notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Black Orchid
Noire Labellum
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