Is Perfume Parlour Noire Labellum II a dupe of Tom Ford Black Orchid?

Black Orchid EDP

Tom Ford by David Apel, Pierre Negrin Original Acquired

Noire Labellum II EDP

Perfume Parlour   Inspired Acquired
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Black Orchid Eau de Parfum bottle Black Orchid EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2006 Year 2020
££££ Price Tier £
Noire Labellum II Eau de Parfum bottle Noire Labellum II EDP
$90.29+ tax from
1.0 fl oz (30 ml) at FragranceNet
Best value $36.36/fl oz (3.4 fl oz (100 ml))
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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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.
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Our Verdict - Noire Labellum II EDP
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.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Black Orchid EDP A Noire Labellum II EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Orchid 26% vs 60%
Only in Black Orchid
Spicy Notes 27% Fruity Notes 24% Lotus 22%
Only in Noire Labellum II
Ylang-Ylang 39%
Shared Notes
Dark Chocolate 13% vs 22%
Patchouli 13% vs 29%
Vanilla 13% vs 27%
Amber 12% vs 20%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Black Orchid Noire Labellum II
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 II

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The rich, sweet truffle-orchid-chocolate accord is firmly cold-weather and cloying in summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

A decadent, seductive dark-floral built for evenings and dates rather than daytime wear.

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.

Overall scent match
51%
Key Similarities

Shares 7 of its 8 notes, including Orchid, Amber, Dark Chocolate

Key Differences

Adds plum, drops bergamot and blackcurrant

Where to buy

Black Orchid EDP
Noire Labellum II EDP

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