Fragrances inspired by Black Orchid Eau de Parfum
The original
Black Orchid
Tom Ford
The two side by side
How it unfolds
Notes
- Black Orchid
- Black Origami
- in both
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Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
Black Origami is clearly inspired by Tom Ford's Black Orchid, offering a similar dark, chocolatey, and floral experience at a fraction of the cost.
What they share
Shares 19 of its 20 notes, including Lotus, Orchid, Fruity Notes
The main difference
Adds tangerine, drops mandarin
Choose Black Origami when
You're seeking a budget-friendly alternative.
What they share
Shares 18 of its 20 notes, including Lotus, Orchid, Fruity Notes
The main difference
Adds clean musk and mexican chocolate, drops dark chocolate and musk
What they share
Shares 18 of its 20 notes, including Lotus, Orchid, Fruity Notes
The main difference
Adds clean musk and mexican chocolate, drops dark chocolate and musk
What they share
Shares 18 of its 20 notes, including Lotus, Orchid, Fruity Notes
The main difference
Adds clean musk and mexican chocolate, drops dark chocolate and musk
What they share
Shares 18 of its 20 notes, including Lotus, Orchid, Fruity Notes
The main difference
Adds clean musk and mexican chocolate, drops dark chocolate and musk
Our verdict
Pure Noir by Aldi is a clear budget-friendly dupe of Tom Ford’s iconic Black Orchid, but the differences are immediate: Black Orchid is richer, darker, and more complex, weaving truffle and velvety...
What they share
Shares 12 of its 15 notes, including Lotus, Orchid, Lemon
The main difference
Adds chocolate and clean musk, drops amber and dark chocolate
Choose Pure Noir when
You want a budget-friendly Black Orchid alternative.
What they share
Shares 13 of its 14 notes, including Lotus, Orchid, Spicy Notes
The main difference
Adds chocolate, drops amber and dark chocolate
What they share
Shares 17 of its 19 notes, including Lotus, Orchid, Fruity Notes
The main difference
Adds chocolate and clean musk, drops dark chocolate and incense
What they share
Shares 15 of its 16 notes, including Orchid, Fruity Notes, Spicy Notes
The main difference
Adds lotus wood, drops amber and lemon
What they share
Every one of its 12 notes is in the original, including Lotus, Orchid, Spicy Notes
The main difference
Without fruity notes and jasmine
What they share
Every one of its 13 notes is in the original, including Lotus, Orchid, Fruity Notes
The main difference
Without bergamot and gardenia
What they share
Every one of its 12 notes is in the original, including Orchid, Spicy Notes, Dark Chocolate
The main difference
Without amber and fruity notes
What they share
Shares 17 of its 19 notes, including Lotus, Orchid, Spicy Notes
The main difference
Adds chocolate and tuberose, drops dark chocolate and fruity notes
What they share
Shares 14 of its 20 notes, including Blackcurrant, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang
The main difference
Adds fruity notes and gardenia, drops citrus and floral notes
What they share
Shares 9 of its 20 notes, including Lotus, Spicy Notes, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds amber and blackcurrant
What they share
Shares 11 of its 20 notes, including Truffle, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds dark chocolate and fruity notes, drops chocolate and lotus wood
What they share
Shares 10 of its 20 notes, including Truffle, Patchouli, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds amber and dark chocolate
What they share
Shares 9 of its 20 notes, including Patchouli, Spicy Notes, Incense
The main difference
Adds amber and dark chocolate, drops lotus wood and mexican chocolate
What they share
Shares 8 of its 20 notes, including Mandarin, Patchouli, Orchid
The main difference
Adds amber and fruity notes
What they share
Shares 7 of its 10 notes, including Orchid, Sandalwood, Vanilla
The main difference
Adds cinnamon and pink pepper, drops amber and bergamot
What they share
Shares 10 of its 20 notes, including Patchouli, Orchid, Vanilla
The main difference
Adds amber and fruity notes
What they share
Shares 7 of its 10 notes, including Orchid, Truffle, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds chocolate and citrus, drops amber and bergamot
What they share
Shares 7 of its 8 notes, including Orchid, Amber, Dark Chocolate
The main difference
Adds plum, drops bergamot and blackcurrant
Our verdict
While both fragrances share a similar profile, Black Orchid leans into a smoother, more chocolate-tinged darkness, while La Yuqawam Femme amplifies the incense and spice, resulting in a sharper, more...
What they share
Shares 6 of its 9 notes, including Musk, Lemon, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds cinnamon and milk, drops amber and blackcurrant
Choose La Yuqawam Femme when
You want a fragrance with powerful projection.
Our verdict
Black Orchid and Oud 24 Hours share a similar DNA, but diverge significantly in quality and refinement.
What they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Fruity Notes, Spicy Notes, Dark Chocolate
The main difference
Without amber and blackcurrant
Choose Oud 24 Hours when
You are on a tight budget but love the Black Orchid DNA.
What they share
Every one of its 6 notes is in the original, including Orchid, Dark Chocolate, Truffle
The main difference
Without amber and bergamot
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Tom Ford. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.