Black Orchid Eau de Toilette bottle Black Orchid
Edt Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2015 Year 2020
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Very Sexy Orchid Eau de Parfum bottle Very Sexy Orchid

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Black Orchid
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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Very Sexy Orchid
Surprisingly deep and alluring for VS, Very Sexy Orchid is a dark, fruity floral that's either a seductive triumph or a patchouli-heavy disappointment depending on your skin chemistry. It's a statement scent, not for the faint of heart.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 6% 7%
Floral 30% 26%
Fruity 17% 16%
Green 5% 5%
Sweet 24% 21%
Warm 6% 7%
Woody 11% 21%
Earthy 20% 20%
Animalic 10% 1%
Fresh 7% 8%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Black Orchid EdT
Very Sexy Orchid EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Blackcurrant 21% vs 47%
Shared Notes
Orchid 37% vs 53%
Only in Black Orchid
Tuberose 32% Fruity 31%
Only in Very Sexy Orchid
Iris 46%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 20% vs 58%
Sandalwood 17% vs 41%

Accords

Black Orchid Very Sexy Orchid
100%
Woody
100%
98%
Earthy
60%
69%
Fruity
77%
58%
Powdery
75%
70%
Floral
74%
63%
Patchouli
72%
69%
Sweet
52%
66%
Warm Spicy
61%
Iris
63%
60%
Balsamic
55%
Tuberose
Woody shared
100%
100%
Earthy shared
98%
60%
Fruity shared
69%
77%
Powdery shared
58%
75%
Floral shared
70%
74%
Patchouli shared
63%
72%
Sweet shared
69%
52%
Warm Spicy shared
66%
61%
63%
60%
55%

Performance

Black Orchid Very Sexy Orchid
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Black Orchid

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

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.

Very Sexy Orchid

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This fragrance isn't quite an office-friendly scent due to its assertive nature and tendency to be perceived as heavy by some. It excels in date night and evening wear, with many reviewers praising its seductive quality for such events. While it can work for formal occasions, its strong presence might be too much for some.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
84%
Accord
83%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Fruity, Powdery accords and Blackcurrant, Orchid notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Black Orchid
Very Sexy Orchid
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