174 community ratings

Black Orchid (2023) (Eau de Toilette)

2023WomenModern

8.1/ 10

Community score
174 ratings

Tom Ford Black Orchid is a dark, floral scent with sweet, spicy and earthy sides, and it suits the evenings of the cooler months best.

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Skunky's take: It shines in the cold, and the votes agree.

How does it perform?

From 161 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

8.1 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.3 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.5 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

86% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Black orchid

Tuberose Patchouli Black pepper Black plum Clove

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Oriental
Earthy

What does Black Orchid (2023) (Eau de Toilette) smell like?

Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and most voters pick fall and winter. Spring gets some votes, while summer stays in the background. Evening and night out lead the occasions, with daily wear and the office chosen less often. It is classed as a women's fragrance, though some voters find it masculine.

Black orchid and tuberose form the floral core, with black plum adding a fruity sweetness. Black pepper and clove sharpen the spice, and patchouli gives an earthy depth. As a whole it reads dark, warm and oriental. Tom Ford Black Orchid Parfum and Nest Black Tulip have a close profile.