Fragrances inspired by Black Orchid Reserve Parfum
The original
Black Orchid Reserve
Tom Ford
The two side by side
How it unfolds
Notes
- Black Orchid Reserve
- Obsidian Orchid
- in both
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Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Ylang-Ylang
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Shares 6 of its 10 notes, including Truffle, Patchouli, Ylang-Ylang
The main difference
Adds blackcurrant and incense, drops dark chocolate and tonka bean
What they share
Shares 6 of its 8 notes, including Patchouli, Ylang-Ylang, Dark Chocolate
The main difference
Adds tonka bean and vanilla, drops amber and blackcurrant
What they share
Shares 6 of its 8 notes, including Dark Chocolate, Truffle, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds amber and plum, drops bergamot and tonka bean
What they share
Shares 7 of its 12 notes, including Dark Chocolate, Truffle, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds blackcurrant and gardenia, drops tonka bean
What they share
Shares 6 of its 11 notes, including Dark Chocolate, Truffle, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds blackcurrant and jasmine, drops bergamot and tonka bean
What they share
Shares 6 of its 14 notes, including Truffle, Patchouli, Ylang-Ylang
The main difference
Adds blackcurrant and chocolate, drops dark chocolate and tonka bean
What they share
Shares 6 of its 8 notes, including Truffle, Ylang-Ylang, Orchid
The main difference
Adds dark chocolate and tonka bean, drops blackcurrant and fruity notes
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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