Is Rasasi La Yuqawam Femme a dupe of Tom Ford Black Orchid?
Black Orchid EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2006 | Year | 2012 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
La Yuqawam Femme EDP
While both fragrances share a similar profile, Black Orchid leans into a smoother, more chocolate-tinged darkness, while La Yuqawam Femme amplifies the incense and spice, resulting in a sharper, more assertive presence. Black Orchid offers a refined, luxurious experience at a higher price, whereas La Yuqawam Femme delivers intense sillage and longevity at a more accessible price point. If you prefer a softer, more blended scent, go for Black Orchid. If you want a louder, longer-lasting experience, La Yuqawam Femme is the choice.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Black Orchid
- La Yuqawam Femme
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You prefer a smoother, more blended fragrance.
- You appreciate the nuanced chocolate notes.
- You want a widely recognised luxury fragrance.
- You want something easier to wear in close quarters.
- You want a fragrance with powerful projection.
- You want a fragrance with impressive longevity.
- You prefer a bolder, spicier scent profile.
- You are looking for a great value alternative.
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.
This is a seriously polarising perfume, often labelled a dupe for Tom Ford's Black Orchid but with even more punch and longevity. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair; if you dare to wear it, be prepared to embody Morticia Addams - sultry, mysterious, and definitely not for the faint of heart.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Incense
13%
vs
45%
Ylang-Ylang
12%
vs
32%
Sandalwood
12%
vs
39%
Bergamot
11%
vs
28%
Lemon
10%
vs
25%
Musk
10%
vs
28%
Spicy Notes
27%
Orchid
27%
Fruity Notes
24%
Lotus
22%
Truffle
15%
Gardenia
14%
Dark Chocolate
13%
Patchouli
13%
Vanilla
13%
Blackcurrant
13%
Jasmine
13%
Amber
12%
Vetiver
11%
Mandarin
11%
Bergamot
11%
vs
28%
Lemon
10%
vs
25%
Truffle
15%
Gardenia
14%
Blackcurrant
13%
Ylang-Ylang
13%
Jasmine
13%
Mandarin
11%
Incense
46%
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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Given its intense sillage and longevity, La Yuqawam Femme is far too dominant for most office environments. It shines in evening settings like dates and formal events, where its bold and mysterious character can truly make an impression without overwhelming. Definitely not a casual or sport scent.
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.
Shares 6 of its 9 notes, including Musk, Lemon, Bergamot
Adds cinnamon and milk, drops amber and blackcurrant
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