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Noted Aromas Rio is an Eau de Parfum. Rio opens with Truffle, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Spicy Notes, Gardenia, Orchid, and Lotus, and dries down to a base of Dark Chocolate, Amber, Patchouli, and Incense. Noted Aromas's Rio carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Tom Ford Black Orchid (2006) - truffle, orchid and patchouli translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Evening
  • Luxurious
  • Sensual
Rio Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Black Orchid by Tom Ford
88%
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Black Orchid the original Rio inspired by

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Truffle-chocolate-patchouli built for cool weather.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Formal evening, date, statement.

Ingredients and allergens

Alcohol denat, Fragrance (parfum), Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Vanillin, Acetyl Cedrene, Linalool, Cinnamyl alcohol, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil/Extract, Linalyl Acetate, Citronellol, Limonene, Coumarin, Eugenol, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Geraniol, Beta-Caryophyllene, Pinene, Benzyl benzoate, Trimethylcyclopentenyl Methylisopentenol, Geranyl Acetate, Rose Ketones, Benzyl salicylate, Citral, Terpineol, Methyl Salicylate, Benzyl alcohol, Anethole, Isoeugenol, Terpinolene, Alpha-Terpinene, Farnesol

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

Ethics and formulation

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  • Cruelty-free Brand-declared Noted Aromas says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim
  • Vegan Brand-declared Noted Aromas says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

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About

Rio is Noted Aromas' UK dupe-house reading of Tom Ford Black Orchid (2006). The pyramid mirrors the original community pyramid closely: a top opening of truffle, ylang-ylang, bergamot, blackcurrant, a heart of orchid, spices, gardenia, lotus, and a base of patchouli, dark chocolate, incense, amber. The first hour is where the match is strongest - truffle reads as the headline opening, with the supporting top notes lifting the edges and keeping the impression close to the original's signature accord. By the heart, orchid comes forward as the central character, supported by the secondary heart notes that give the composition depth without overcomplicating the reference. The dry-down trades on patchouli as the anchor, with the remaining base notes adding the woody, amber or musky support that gives the dupe its lasting impression. Performance is the budget compromise wearers expect from the NA range: four to six hours of moderate sillage rather than the longer projection wearers report on the Tom Ford original. The character mirrors the original's intent - bold, warm, evening in feel, with the season and occasion profile tracking the reference. For wearers curious about Tom Ford Black Orchid before committing to the bottle, this is a faithful enough sketch. The honest caveat is the one you'd expect at the NA price point - the smoother facets and the longer dry-down nuance of the original are softened here, and the dupe reads slightly simpler and shorter-lasting than the Tom Ford bottle. Sits next to other budget warm spicy-led dupes in the dupe-house neighbourhood, while the Tom Ford original sits with the niche or designer peers of its launch era.

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