Tom Ford 2012 EDP
Black Orchid Oud
Tom Ford Black Orchid Oud is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012, created by Calice Becker. Black Orchid Oud opens with Truffle, Citrus, and Ylang-Ylang, settles into a heart of Dark Chocolate, Jasmine, Orchid, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Oud, and Patchouli. Tom Ford's Black Orchid Oud carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.
This perfume is a controversial phantom - either a sought-after 'secret edition' by Tom Ford or a well-executed dupe that's fooled many. If you're into an intensely potent, warm, woody scent that commands attention, this will be right up your alley. Just be ready for the identity crisis.What our verdicts mean →
- Bold
- Luxurious
- Woody
- Confident
- Mysterious
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
When To Wear
Best Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and spring.
Best Occasions
Its exceptional longevity and sillage make it overwhelming for an office environment, but perfect for a bold statement on a date or at a formal event. Reviewers consistently note its intensity, suggesting it's best reserved for special nights out.
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.
Declarable under EU Annex III
- 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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