510 community ratings

Black Orchid Parfum

2020UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

8.1/ 10

Community score
510 ratings

Tom Ford Black Orchid Parfum is a sweet, earthy unisex scent that sets black orchid, black plum and rum absolute against the dark base of patchouli and black truffle.

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How does it perform?

From 458 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.7 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage

8.3 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.1 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.2 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

87% 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

Ylang-ylang

Black orchid

Rum absolute

Black truffle

Patchouli Black plum

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Creamy
Earthy

What does Black Orchid Parfum smell like?

Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out, while office and daytime wear stay in the background. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably on either side.

The floral and fruity side comes from ylang-ylang and black plum, with rum absolute sweetening it into a creamy warmth. Patchouli and black truffle add a woody, spicy, earthy depth. Black Orchid Eau de Parfum and Black Orchid Reserve have a close profile.