Black Orchid

Black Orchid, a Dark Floral Gourmand

Black Orchid is one of the most recognisable luxury scents ever made. Our version keeps its bold, sultry character, opening with truffle, blackcurrant, and bergamot before blooming into a dark orchid heart over a base of patchouli, vanilla, and dark chocolate.

The Story Behind the Scent

Tom Ford built Black Orchid as a statement, a rich, dark, gender neutral scent designed to feel expensive and a little decadent. It set out to be dramatic from the very first spray, and it succeeded.

The mix of earthy truffle, dark florals, and sweet chocolate makes it unlike almost anything else, luxurious and slightly mysterious. Our interpretation keeps that same opulent balance, from the dark, earthy opening to the warm, sweet, smoky finish.

How Our Version Compares to the Original

The original is an iconic luxury scent. Here is how our version compares.

Who It’s For

This is for someone who wants a bold, glamorous statement scent. Rich and sultry, it suits evenings and cold weather, and reads beautifully on both men and women.

Notes

Top notes: Black Truffle, Bergamot, Blackcurrant, Ylang-Ylang

Heart notes: Black Orchid, Spices, Lotus Wood

Base notes: Patchouli, Vanilla, Dark Chocolate, Incense

How it Smells

It opens dark and rich, with earthy truffle and tart blackcurrant lifted by bergamot and a creamy ylang-ylang.

The heart is a lush, dark orchid laced with spices, exotic and a little mysterious.

The base is warm and opulent, with patchouli, vanilla, dark chocolate, and incense giving a sweet, smoky finish that lasts for a full day.

Common Questions

What does Black Orchid smell like?
It is a dark floral gourmand. Earthy truffle and blackcurrant open it, a rich black orchid fills the heart, and a base of patchouli, vanilla, and dark chocolate makes it luxurious.

Is this the same as the Tom Ford original?
No. This is our own interpretation made to capture the feel of the original. It is not produced by or affiliated with Tom Ford.

How long does it last?
Built at up to 40% perfume oil, it is very long lasting, with its dark, sweet base staying on the skin for a full day.

What size is the bottle?
Every bottle is 50ml, made in the EU as an eau de parfum concentration.

Is it for men or women?
Both. It was designed to be gender neutral and wears beautifully on anyone who likes a bold scent.

When should I wear it?
It is at its best in autumn and winter and for evenings and special occasions.

Disclaimer

Black Orchid and Tom Ford are registered trademarks of their respective owners. Parfumour is not affiliated with, associated with, or endorsed by Tom Ford. Our fragrance is an independent interpretation inspired by the original, created to evoke a similar scent experience. All trademark names are used for descriptive and comparison purposes only.