Black Orchid Reserve Parfum vs Orchid Noir Extrait

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View Liquid → Black Orchid Reserve Parfum

View Liquid → Orchid Noir Extrait

Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Black Orchid Reserve Parfum

Tom Ford's Black Orchid Reserve is a divisive beast: some hail it as a smoother, more refined take on the original, while others find its amped-up florals and earthy elements a repulsive misstep. Expect strong opinions and a love-it-or-hate-it reaction.

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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.

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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Black Orchid Reserve Parfum

Orchid Noir Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes

Truffle 62% vs 22%

Bergamot 37% vs 24%

Only in Orchid Noir

Blackcurrant 28% Ylang-Ylang 26%

Shared Notes

Orchid 45% vs 44%

Only in Black Orchid Reserve

Ylang-Ylang 55%

Only in Orchid Noir

Gardenia 29% Spicy 26%

Shared Notes

Dark Chocolate 31% vs 20%

Patchouli 30% vs 25%

Vanilla 16% vs 20%

Only in Black Orchid Reserve

Tonka Bean 21%

Only in Orchid Noir

Incense 18% Sandalwood 17%

Accords

Black Orchid Reserve Orchid Noir

100%

Sweet

70%

85%

Warm Spicy

83%

Earthy

78%

Woody

80%

78%

Patchouli

74%

Yellow Floral

71%

Chocolate

66%

Vanilla

60%

Floral

60%

50%

Balsamic

Fruity

45%

Sweet shared

100%

70%

Warm Spicy

85%

Earthy

83%

Woody shared

78%

80%

Patchouli

78%

Yellow Floral

74%

Chocolate

71%

Vanilla

66%

Floral shared

60%

Balsamic

50%

Fruity

45%

Performance

Black Orchid Reserve Orchid Noir

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Strong

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Potent

Season and Occasion Fit

Black Orchid Reserve

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

This powerful, long-lasting scent with huge projection is far too dominant for an office setting. Its rich, sensual nature makes it perfect for dates and evening events, while being too heavy for casual wear or sport.

Orchid Noir