Is SMEL. Black Orchid a dupe of Tom Ford Black Orchid?

Black Orchid Parfum

Tom Ford by David Apel, Pierre Negrin Original
64%

Black Orchid EDP

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Parfum Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2020 Year -
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Black Orchid Parfum
Black Orchid Parfum is a dark, intoxicating statement scent that commands attention with its lush truffle, plum, and chocolate facets over a spicy floral heart and opulent base. Not for the faint of heart.
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Our Verdict - Black Orchid EDP
Black Orchid takes on Tom Ford's dark, opulent original with a truffle-orchid-patchouli structure that reads correctly on paper - but the real Black Orchid has an unusually dense, syrupy richness and ten-hour-plus staying power that this dupe simply cannot replicate at its price point.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Truffle 55% vs 57%
Only in Black Orchid
Plum 44%
Only in Black Orchid
Ylang-Ylang 42%
Shared Notes
Orchid 29% vs 61%
Only in Black Orchid
Rum 37% Ylang-Ylang 33%
Only in Black Orchid
Spicy 39%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 100% vs 42%
Only in Black Orchid
Incense 31% Vetiver 27%

Accords

Black Orchid Black Orchid
95%
Warm Spicy
Floral
85%
80%
Earthy
40%
75%
Woody
45%
68%
Sweet
60%
Amber
55%
Chocolate
Spicy
50%
Warm Spicy
95%
Floral
85%
Earthy shared
80%
40%
Woody shared
75%
45%
Sweet
68%
Amber
60%
Chocolate
55%
Spicy
50%

Performance

Black Orchid Black Orchid
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Potent
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Black Orchid

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

This is a decadent, spicy, and opulent scent whose thick gourmand and floral character can feel overwhelming in heat but is perfectly suited to cold weather and autumn evenings.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Too bold and complex for the office or sport, this Parfum shines for evening, special occasions, and nights out, where its drama and richness can fully express themselves.

Black Orchid

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The dark, spicy floral base is unmistakably cold-weather, feeling far too heavy and cloying under summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Seductive and dramatic enough for a date or formal evening; too dense and attention-grabbing for an office or casual daytime setting.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
64%
Key Similarities

Both lean earthy, woody

Key Differences

Adds incense and spicy, drops plum and rum

Where to buy

Black Orchid Parfum
Black Orchid EDP
Wide selection Amazon UK Prime delivery often available Check price on → Lowest Upfront £89.99 The Beauty Store - 50ml Buy Best Value £101.95 Fragrance Click UK - 100ml - £1.02/ml Buy
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50.00ml
The Beauty Store £1.80/ml £89.99 Buy Paco Perfumerias £1.84/ml £91.99 Buy Fragrance Click UK £1.86/ml £92.95 Buy Perfume Click £1.96/ml £97.85 Buy Amazon UK £2.09/ml £104.74 Buy Scentsational £2.20/ml £110.00 Buy The Fragrance Shop £2.70/ml £135.00 Buy Nicchia Luxury UK £3.10/ml £155.00 Buy eBay UK £1.47/ml £73.50 Buy
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100.00ml
Fragrance Click UK £1.02/ml £101.95 Buy Perfume Click £1.30/ml £130.45 Buy Paco Perfumerias £1.35/ml £135.25 Buy The Fragrance Shop £1.89/ml £189.00 Buy Nicchia Luxury UK £2.17/ml £217.00 Buy
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