Tom Ford's Black Orchid Reserve is a divisive beast: some hail it as a smoother, more refined take on the original, while others find its amped-up florals and earthy elements a repulsive misstep. Expect strong opinions and a love-it-or-hate-it reaction.

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.