Tom Ford 2014 EDP

F ££ Acquired

Velvet Orchid

by Yann Vasnier , Calice Becker , Antoine Maisondieu , Shyamala Maisondieu

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Tom Ford Velvet Orchid is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014, created by Yann Vasnier, Calice Becker, Antoine Maisondieu, and Shyamala Maisondieu. Velvet Orchid opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, Honey, and Rum, settles into a heart of Hyacinth, Orange Blossom, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Suede, Sandalwood, Vanilla, and Labdanum. Tom Ford's Velvet Orchid carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Velvet Orchid by Tom Ford is widely celebrated as Black Orchid's more approachable, floral, and boozy sister. It's a luxurious, deep, and sensual scent that evokes a certain 'rich auntie' vibe, though it can polarise with its strong powdery and occasionally sharp floral notes.
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  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Sensual
  • Warm
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Velvet Orchid Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and rich, deep character make it less suitable for the office, where it might overwhelm. It excels as a date night and formal fragrance, with many reviewers highlighting its sexy and elegant qualities for special evenings. While too bold for sport, it can be dressed down for casual evening wear if applied sparingly.

Ingredients and allergens

Alcohol Denat., Fragrance (parfum), Water Aqua Eau, Linalool, Alpha-isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Citronellol, Hydroxycitronellal, Hexyl Cinnamal, Geraniol, Farnesol, Coumarin, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Citral, Amyl Cinnamal, Eugenol, Benzyl Cinnamate, Isoeugenol, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Pogostemon Cablin (patchouli) Oil, Linalyl Acetate, Vanillin, Hexamethylindanopyran, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (bergamot) Peel Oil, Acetyl Cedrene, Trimethylcyclopentenyl Methylisopentenol, Cananga Odorata Oil/extract, Pinene, Beta-caryophyllene, Terpineol, Rose Ketones, Geranyl Acetate, Benzaldehyde, Myroxylon Pereirae Oil/extract, Terpinolene, Jasmine Oil/extract, Alpha Terpinene, Methyl Salicylate, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Carvone

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Printed with this list: ILN54227

2 other shops' lists name different allergens.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Velvet Orchid opens with a boozy embrace of rum and honey, brightened by a whisper of mandarin and bergamot. The heart blooms into a rich, heady bouquet of orchids, jasmine, and hyacinth, creating a 'purple' floral sensation. As it settles, a sophisticated base of suede, vanilla, and warm balsams emerges, lending a smooth, velvety finish.

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Where to buy

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