Is Perfumes Zag Zodiak 083 Black Orchid a dupe of Tom Ford Black Orchid?
Black Orchid EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2006 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
083 Black Orchid EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Black Orchid
- 083 Black Orchid
- in both
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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.
A rich truffle-orchid-patchouli take on Black Orchid's opulent register, warm and sweet rather than the original's dense, layered luxury.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
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
A dark, warm amber-vanilla balm suited to cooler months where its richness reads luxurious rather than heavy.
Occasions
Best for evenings, dates and formal occasions given its opulent, sensual character.
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.
Every one of its 15 notes is in the original, including Lotus, Orchid, Fruity Notes
Without dark chocolate and gardenia
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