90%

Orchid Noir Extrait

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Black Orchid Eau de Parfum bottle Black Orchid EDP
EDP Concentration Extrait
F Gender U
2006 Year -
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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 - Orchid Noir Extrait
Orchid Noir reaches for the dark floral-chocolate-patchouli signature of Tom Ford Black Orchid, capturing the general dark-gourmand mood, but the dupe's truffle and incense read simpler and less resinous than the original's dense, layered composition.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Black Orchid EDP
Orchid Noir Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Truffle 14% vs 22%
Blackcurrant 12% vs 28%
Ylang-Ylang 12% vs 26%
Bergamot 11% vs 24%
Shared Notes
Spicy 26% vs 26%
Orchid 26% vs 44%
Only in Black Orchid
Fruity 24% Lotus 22%
Only in Orchid Noir
Gardenia 29%
Shared Notes
Dark Chocolate 13% vs 20%
Patchouli 13% vs 25%
Vanilla 13% vs 20%
Incense 13% vs 18%
Sandalwood 12% vs 16%

Accords

Black Orchid Orchid Noir
85%
Earthy
80%
Woody
80%
75%
Sweet
70%
70%
Amber
60%
Chocolate
50%
Floral
60%
Dark
55%
45%
Balsamic
Fruity
45%
85%
Woody shared
80%
80%
Sweet shared
75%
70%
70%
60%
Floral shared
50%
60%
55%
45%
45%

Performance

Black Orchid Orchid Noir
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Potent
Intensity
Potent

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.

Orchid Noir

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A dark, resinous floral-gourmand suited to cold weather and evening occasions; too heavy for summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Luxurious and intense enough for formal evenings and dates; overwhelming for office or sport.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, sweet, floral

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Black Orchid EDP
Orchid Noir Extrait
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