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Black Orchid Eau de Parfum bottle Black Orchid EDP
EDP Concentration Extrait
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2006 Year -
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No 60 Black Orchid Extrait bottle No 60 Black Orchid Extrait

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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 - No 60 Black Orchid Extrait
No 60 gets Tom Ford Black Orchid's truffle-chocolate gourmand core right at the opening, but the patchouli-incense base is lighter here, so it never builds the same dark, smoky opulence that made the original iconic.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Black Orchid EDP
No 60 Black Orchid Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Truffle 14% vs 28%
Blackcurrant 12% vs 23%
Ylang-Ylang 12% vs 26%
Bergamot 11% vs 21%
Shared Notes
Spicy 26% vs 23%
Orchid 26% vs 31%
Lotus 22% vs 21%
Only in Black Orchid
Fruity 24%
Only in No 60 Black Orchid
Gardenia 24%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 13% vs 18%
Vanilla 13% vs 19%
Incense 13% vs 14%
Sandalwood 12% vs 16%
Vetiver 11% vs 13%
Only in No 60 Black Orchid
Chocolate 17%

Accords

Black Orchid No 60 Black Orchid
Oriental
90%
85%
Earthy
80%
Woody
55%
75%
Sweet
65%
70%
Amber
60%
Chocolate
Cacao
55%
50%
Floral
45%
Balsamic
90%
85%
Woody shared
80%
55%
Sweet shared
75%
65%
70%
60%
55%
50%
45%

Performance

Black Orchid No 60 Black Orchid
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Potent
Intensity
Strong

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.

No 60 Black Orchid

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Autumn

A dark, dense gourmand-oriental built for cold weather and evening wear.

Occasions

Also Works:
Date Formal

Dark and seductive, suited to formal evenings and dates rather than the office or casual daytime wear.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean sweet, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Black Orchid EDP
No 60 Black Orchid Extrait
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