Black Orchid
Tom Ford's provocative, genre-defining dark floral. A rich fusion of black truffle, dark chocolate, and ylang-ylang wrapped in heavy patchouli and sandalwood.
OLFACTORY PYRAMID BREAKDOWN
- Dark Chocolate
- Black Truffle
- Ylang Ylang
- Bergamot
- Black Orchid
- Fruity Notes
- Lotus Wood
- Jasmine
- Patchouli
- Vanilla
- Incense
- Sandalwood
- Vetiver
EXPERT ANALYSIS — COMPOSITION & PERFORMANCE
Black Orchid is Tom Ford's 2006 eau de parfum from perfumer David Apel. Our analysis examines its three-phase structure, its longevity and projection profile, and the occasions it serves best.
The Opening
It opens on Dark Chocolate, Black Truffle, Ylang Ylang, a bright citrus and floral introduction that sets expectations before the heart emerges.
The Heart
Beneath the opening, a floral heart of Black Orchid, Fruity Notes, Lotus Wood forms the signature most people will recognise.
The Dry-Down
The dry-down anchors on a dry woods and smoky incense base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Incense, the phase that clings closest to skin and lasts longest.
Who Should Buy Black Orchid
Black Orchid leans feminine but is wearable by anyone who enjoys the style. Its season vector points strongest to winter, and its day/night balance makes it best suited to evening wear and going out. If you gravitate toward bright citrus and floral compositions and want strong longevity, it belongs on your shortlist.
No major red flags in the composition, but fragrance is personal — skin chemistry can shift the balance of notes, so a sample wear is always wiser than a blind purchase at this price.
PERFORMANCE INDEX & SUITABILITY VECTORS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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INTERACTIVE FRAGRANCE TOOLS
Personalised calculators and scanners specific to Black Orchid.
INTERACTIVE FRAGRANCE TOOLS
Personalised calculators and scanners specific to Black Orchid.
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