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Valentina Eau de Parfum bottle Valentina EDP
EDP Concentration Parfum
F Gender U
2011 Year 2025
££ Price Tier ££
Black Orchid Reserve Parfum bottle Black Orchid Reserve Parfum

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Valentina EDP
Valentina is a nuanced, feminine floral-fruity that's sadly been discontinued, leaving many longing for its elegant balance. It's a modern classic striving for subtlety, but its underwhelming performance and unique earthy notes can be a bit divisive.
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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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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Truffle 66% vs 62%
Bergamot 33% vs 37%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 44% vs 16%

Accords

Valentina Black Orchid Reserve
71%
Sweet
100%
74%
Earthy
83%
Patchouli
78%
Woody
78%
Chocolate
71%
70%
Fruity
69%
Vanilla
66%
60%
Animalic
Floral
60%
54%
Tuberose
50%
Citrus
Balsamic
50%
47%
Powdery
47%
Amber
Sweet shared
71%
100%
Earthy shared
74%
83%
78%
78%
71%
70%
Vanilla shared
69%
66%
60%
60%
54%
50%
50%
47%
47%

Performance

Valentina Black Orchid Reserve
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Valentina

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Autumn Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its delicate and inoffensive nature, coupled with generally moderate sillage, makes it perfect for casual and office wear. While romantic, its subtlety might be lost in very formal settings, and it's definitely not one for the gym.

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.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
81%
Key Similarities

Both lean earthy, sweet, vanilla

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Valentina EDP
Black Orchid Reserve Parfum
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