HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON · 2026
Black Orchid vs No. 5 Eau de Parfum
Which should you buy? Full side-by-side breakdown of notes, performance, seasons, value, and our verdict.
QUICK VERDICT
Black Orchid is the stronger performer, it projects harder and lasts longer than No. 5 Eau de Parfum. Choose Black Orchid when you want presence and longevity, especially for evenings and special occasions.
PERFORMANCE METRICS
90/100
Longevity
78/100
85/100
Sillage
75/100
20%
Day Wear
45%
80%
Night Wear
55%
10%
Spring
25%
5%
Summer
20%
40%
Autumn
30%
45%
Winter
25%
54
Value (lower price wins)
91
Black Orchid
Top
Dark Chocolate, Black Truffle, Ylang Ylang, Bergamot
Heart
Black Orchid, Fruity Notes, Lotus Wood, Jasmine
Base
Patchouli, Vanilla, Incense, Sandalwood, Vetiver
No. 5 Eau de Parfum
Top
Aldehydes, Bergamot, Lemon, Neroli
Heart
May Rose, Jasmine, Ylang Ylang, Iris
Base
Sandalwood, Vanilla, Vetiver, Patchouli
Shared Notes (7)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is Black Orchid or No. 5 Eau de Parfum better?
Black Orchid is the stronger performer, it projects harder and lasts longer than No. 5 Eau de Parfum. Choose Black Orchid when you want presence and longevity, especially for evenings and special occasions.
Which lasts longer, Black Orchid or No. 5 Eau de Parfum?
Black Orchid lasts longer. Black Orchid is rated very long lasting (10h - 14h) while No. 5 Eau de Parfum is rated long lasting (7h - 9h).
Do Black Orchid and No. 5 Eau de Parfum smell similar?
They share 7 notes: Ylang Ylang, Bergamot, Jasmine, Patchouli, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Vetiver. There is meaningful overlap in their character.
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