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Black Orchid Eau de Parfum bottle Black Orchid EDP
EDP Concentration
F Gender U
2006 Year -
££££ Price Tier £
083 Black Orchid Body Balm bottle 083 Black Orchid Body Balm

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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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - 083 Black Orchid Body Balm
A rich truffle-orchid-patchouli balm in Black Orchid's opulent register, warm and skin-close rather than the original's dense, layered luxury.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Black Orchid EDP
083 Black Orchid Body Balm

Notes

Shared Notes
Truffle 14% vs 26%
Blackcurrant 12% vs 22%
Ylang-Ylang 12% vs 22%
Bergamot 11% vs 16%
Mandarin 11% vs 14%
Shared Notes
Spicy 26% vs 23%
Orchid 26% vs 38%
Fruity 23% vs 16%
Lotus 22% vs 21%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 13% vs 23%
Vanilla 13% vs 20%
Incense 13% vs 17%
Amber 12% vs 14%
Sandalwood 12% vs 12%
Vetiver 11% vs 11%
Only in Black Orchid
Dark Chocolate 13% Musk 11%

Accords

Black Orchid 083 Black Orchid Body Balm
85%
Earthy
70%
Amber
85%
80%
Woody
65%
75%
Sweet
60%
60%
Chocolate
50%
Floral
50%
45%
Balsamic
85%
Amber shared
70%
85%
Woody shared
80%
65%
Sweet shared
75%
60%
60%
Floral shared
50%
50%
45%

Performance

Black Orchid 083 Black Orchid Body Balm
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Potent
Intensity
Moderate

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.

083 Black Orchid Body Balm

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Autumn

A dark, warm amber-vanilla balm suited to cooler months where its richness reads luxurious rather than heavy.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Best for evenings, dates and formal occasions given its opulent, sensual character.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, woody, sweet

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Black Orchid EDP
083 Black Orchid Body Balm
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