Black Orchid
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2006 | Year | 2025 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Obsidian Orchid
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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.
Obsidian Orchid chases Tom Ford Black Orchid Reserve - the latest, richer flanker of the dark-floral icon, with truffle, orchid and a plush chocolate-tonka-vanilla base. The dupe captures the opulent gourmand-floral character but renders flatter and sweeter, with the truffle muted and projection closer to the skin than the dense original.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 10% | 12% |
| Floral | 25% | 29% |
| Fruity | 13% | 4% |
| Green | 5% | 1% |
| Sweet | 25% | 32% |
| Warm | 15% | 7% |
| Woody | 10% | 4% |
| Earthy | 14% | 25% |
| Animalic | 8% | 11% |
| Fresh | 10% | 6% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
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 chocolate-orchid-tonka gourmand is firmly cold-weather and overwhelming in summer heat.
Occasions
A decadent, seductive dark-floral gourmand built for evenings and dates over daytime wear.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Floral, Sweet, Amber accords and Truffle, Bergamot notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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