Tom Ford 2020 Parfum

U ££££ Acquired

Black Orchid

by David Apel , Pierre Negrin

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Tom Ford Black Orchid is a Parfum launched in 2020, created by David Apel and Pierre Negrin. Black Orchid opens with Truffle and Plum, settles into a heart of Ylang-Ylang, Orchid, and Rum, and dries down to a base of Patchouli. Tom Ford's Black Orchid carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Black Orchid Parfum is a dark, intoxicating statement scent that commands attention with its lush truffle, plum, and chocolate facets over a spicy floral heart and opulent base. Not for the faint of heart.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Mysterious
  • Bold
  • Sensual
  • Luxurious
  • Sophisticated
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Black Orchid Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Truffle56%
Plum44%
Heartas listed
Rum37%
Ylang-Ylang33%
Orchid30%
Baseas listed
Patchouli100%

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
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

This is a decadent, spicy, and opulent scent whose thick gourmand and floral character can feel overwhelming in heat but is perfectly suited to cold weather and autumn evenings.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Too bold and complex for the office or sport, this Parfum shines for evening, special occasions, and nights out, where its drama and richness can fully express themselves.

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

  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from 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

About

Black Orchid Parfum by Tom Ford is an ultra-rich, decadent reimagining of the iconic original. The opening unleashes a rush of black truffle and rum, leading into a narcotic heart of ylang-ylang and the elusive black orchid. Dense plum and dark chocolate melt into a base of smoldering patchouli, creamy vanilla, and resinous woods. The result is a dramatic, gothic floral gourmand that envelops the senses with hedonistic warmth and mystery, projecting confidence and sensuality in every drop.

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