Tom Ford 2006 EDP
Black Orchid
by David Apel , Pierre Negrin
Tom Ford Black Orchid is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2006, created by David Apel and Pierre Negrin. Black Orchid opens with Truffle, Bergamot, Lemon, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Spicy Notes, Fruity Notes, Orchid, and Lotus, and dries down to a base of Dark Chocolate, Musk, Amber, and Sandalwood. Tom Ford's Black Orchid carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.
A legendary statement scent, Black Orchid is unapologetically bold and mysterious, blending truffle, dark florals, and chocolate into a lush, unforgettable aura. Not for the timid, it reigns supreme in fall and winter opulence.What our verdicts mean →
- Bold
- Mysterious
- Luxurious
- Sensual
- Sophisticated
Scent Profile
Composition
Timeline
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
Mood
When To Wear
Best Seasons
Black Orchid's opulent spicy, earthy, and gourmand notes make it ideal for cool to cold weather, where its richness and projection shine without becoming overwhelming. It can work on cool spring nights but is too heavy and dark for summer heat.
Best Occasions
This commanding, sensual scent is best suited for formal events and nights out, especially romantic occasions, due to its boldness and luxurious aura. Its intensity and richness are generally too much for office or sporty environments.
Declarable allergens
We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.
In standard patch-test panels
- Citral
Other declarable allergens
- Bergamot
- Sandalwood
- Synthetic musk
- Vanillin
- Ylang-ylang
The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this
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