Acquired

Tom Ford 2006 EDP

F ££££

Black Orchid

by David Apel , Pierre Negrin

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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, Fruity, 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 warm spicy-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.
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Luxurious
  • Sensual
  • Sophisticated
Black Orchid Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Performance

Longevity
Beast (10+h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Potent

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best For:
Date Formal

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.

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About

Black Orchid Eau de Parfum is a decadent olfactory experience-opening with intoxicating black truffle and ylang-ylang, unfolding into rich orchid and creamy florals, then plunging into a base of patchouli, Mexican chocolate, and smoky incense. Its warmth and darkness are balanced by subtle fruit and citrus facets, creating an enigmatic, luxurious trail with formidable presence and endurance. This is a perfume that envelops the wearer in velvet and shadow, exuding allure and intrigue.