Tom Ford 2025 Parfum

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Black Orchid Reserve

Tom Ford Black Orchid Reserve is a Parfum launched in 2025. Black Orchid Reserve opens with Truffle and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Orchid and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Dark Chocolate, Patchouli, Tonka Bean, and Vanilla. Tom Ford's Black Orchid Reserve carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Tom Ford's Black Orchid Reserve is a divisive beast: some hail it as a smoother, more refined take on the original, while others find its amped-up florals and earthy elements a repulsive misstep. Expect strong opinions and a love-it-or-hate-it reaction.
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  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Sophisticated
  • Sensual
  • Luxurious
Black Orchid Reserve Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 11%
Floral 29%
Fruity 5%
Green 1%
Sweet 32%
Warm 7%
Woody 5%
Earthy 29%
Animalic 13%
Fresh 5%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Sweet
100%
Warm Spicy
85%
Earthy
83%
Patchouli
78%
Woody
78%

Notes

Top Notes

Truffle 62% Bergamot 38%

Heart Notes

Ylang-Ylang 55% Orchid 45%

Base Notes

Dark Chocolate 32% Patchouli 30% Tonka Bean 21% Vanilla 17%

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This powerful, long-lasting scent with huge projection is far too dominant for an office setting. Its rich, sensual nature makes it perfect for dates and evening events, while being too heavy for casual wear or sport.

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About

Black Orchid Reserve opens with a dark, earthy truffle note, swiftly joined by a fleeting hint of zesty bergamot. The heart blooms with an intense, almost creamy orchid and sweet ylang-ylang, creating a rich yellow floral bouquet. It settles into a luxurious, warm base of dark chocolate, earthy patchouli, and creamy vanilla, underscored by a soft, warm tonka bean. This is a complex, shapeshifting scent that marries dark gourmand warmth with potent florals.

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