Black Orchid
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2006 | Year | 2020 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Noire Labellum II
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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.
Noire Labellum II chases Tom Ford Black Orchid Parfum - the richer, plummier 2020 take on the dark-floral classic, with truffle, orchid and a deeper patchouli-vanilla base. The dupe captures the opulent gourmand-floral mood but renders flatter and sweeter, sitting closer to the skin than the dense original.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 10% | 0% |
| Floral | 25% | 27% |
| Fruity | 13% | 16% |
| Green | 5% | 0% |
| Sweet | 25% | 36% |
| Warm | 15% | 11% |
| Woody | 10% | 5% |
| Earthy | 14% | 27% |
| Animalic | 8% | 12% |
| Fresh | 10% | 0% |
Mood
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Heart Notes
Accords
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
The rich, sweet truffle-orchid-chocolate accord is firmly cold-weather and cloying in summer heat.
Occasions
A decadent, seductive dark-floral built for evenings and dates rather than daytime wear.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Floral, Sweet, Amber accords and Truffle, Ylang-Ylang notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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