Black Orchid
| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2015 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Inspired By Black Orchid
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Which Should You Buy?
Tom Ford Black Orchid EDT is a divisive classic - a love-it-or-hate-it scent. It's heralded by fans as a smoother, more wearable version of the EDP, but still embodies that signature dark mysterious allure. Not for everyone, but those who love it, really love it.
Match Fragrances' interpretation of Tom Ford's Black Orchid (2006) - the dark-floral oriental that became Tom Ford Beauty's flagship and a defining unisex statement of the late 2000s, here translated into a truffle-gardenia-blackcurrant opening over orchid and a patchouli-dark chocolate close. Honest dupe-fidelity for evening wear at a fraction of the designer price.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 6% | 4% |
| Floral | 30% | 25% |
| Fruity | 17% | 12% |
| Green | 5% | 4% |
| Sweet | 24% | 26% |
| Warm | 6% | 15% |
| Woody | 11% | 16% |
| Earthy | 20% | 20% |
| Animalic | 10% | 7% |
| Fresh | 7% | 5% |
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its strong projection and dark, complex accords make it less ideal for office wear, though some reviewers find it acceptable if lightly applied. It truly shines on dates and formal occasions where its sensual and sophisticated character can make a bold statement.
Seasons
Dark-floral-oriental structure carries strongest in autumn and winter; summer reads heavy. Spring works only in cooler weather.
Occasions
Statement dark-floral oriental is a date and formal evening pick; office works for those embracing its weight. Too rich for sport or daytime.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Sweet, Earthy accords and Truffle, Blackcurrant notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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