Black Origami
| Edp | Concentration | Parfum |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2022 | Year | 2025 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Black Orchid Reserve
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Which Should You Buy?
This is a divisive one. Many see it as a cheap, near-perfect dupe for a high-end fragrance, while others decry its initial harshness and poor longevity. If you're patient enough for maceration, you might just find a rich, dark floral gem, but prepare for a potent opening. Not a safe blind buy.
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.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 9% | 10% |
| Floral | 25% | 29% |
| Fruity | 11% | 4% |
| Green | 6% | 1% |
| Sweet | 25% | 31% |
| Warm | 15% | 7% |
| Woody | 9% | 4% |
| Earthy | 15% | 29% |
| Animalic | 9% | 12% |
| Fresh | 10% | 5% |
Mood
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its potent initial projection and rich, dark accords make it unsuitable for everyday office wear, and definitely not for sport. It perfectly suits date nights and formal events due to its sensual and sophisticated character, though some find it a bit too heavy for casual daytime wear.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
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.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Warm Spicy, Earthy accords and Dark Chocolate, Orchid notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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