The Perfume Library

38 perfumes

Black Orchid (2015) (Eau de Toilette)

Tom Ford · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Tom Ford Black Orchid is a dark-toned feminine scent that lays spice, fruit and earth over a floral, sweet base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring well behind. Evening and night-out wear lead, while office and daily use get few votes. Most read it as feminine, though a fair share find it masculine. The top has bergamot, bitter orange and ylang-ylang, joined by black truffle. In the heart, black plum, rum and black orchid build a fruity, floral sweetness. Vanilla softens the base, and patchouli sets it on an earthy, woody ground. Tom Ford Black Orchid (Eau de Parfum) and Tom Ford Black Orchid Parfum have a close profile.

Black Orchid (2023) (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Tom Ford · 2023

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

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. 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.

Tangier Vanille d'Or

8.1

Aerin · 2017

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Aerin Tangier Vanille d'Or is a sweet, spicy feminine perfume that suits fall and winter evenings. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions, though it also works for leisure. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. More than half of voters call it feminine, while some see it as classic or modern. It opens with Italian bergamot, Bulgarian rose, black plum and Bourbon vanilla. Myrrh and saffron in the heart add a spicy, slightly smoky note. Tonka bean, cashmere wood, crystal amber and sandalwood then settle it into a sweet, creamy, powdery woodiness. Aerin Tangier Vanille and Parfums de Marly Carlisle have a close profile.

Purple Heart V.5

7.4

Map of the Heart · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Map of the Heart Purple Heart V.5 is a perfume for women that sets dark fruit and flowers against smoky, sweet depths. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring a distant third, and it suits evenings and nights out best, though it also gets worn for leisure. Most voters read it as feminine, while some find it masculine. It opens with black cherry and black plum, which give a fruity sweetness. The heart brings violet, purple rose and liquorice, and the floral side is kept in check by a spicy, faintly smoky tone. In the base, ink, tonka bean, Australian sandalwood, vanilla and amber dry down woody and resinous. D.S. & Durga Gateau Blackout and Maison Mona di Orio Vermilion Wood have a close profile.

Black Orchid Voile de Fleur

7.6

Tom Ford · 2008

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Tom Ford Black Orchid Voile de Fleur is a floral, sweet and gourmand scent that suits evenings and nights out, and reads mostly feminine. It opens with blackcurrant, black truffle and bergamot, with ylang-ylang adding a soft floral touch. In the heart, lily, black orchid and gardenia lead while black pepper brings a spicy edge. The base turns sweet with vanilla, milk and cinnamon, over a woody footing of sandalwood and patchouli. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mainly for nights out and evenings. Most voters find it feminine. It has been discontinued. Tom Ford Black Orchid (Eau de Parfum) and Lolita Lempicka L (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Goldea The Roman Night Absolute

6.8

Bvlgari · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Bvlgari Goldea The Roman Night Absolute is a distinctly feminine scent that sets a floral, fruity sweetness against a powdery, woody base. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is named most often for evenings and nights out, though it also fits leisure and daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters call its character feminine. It opens with black plum and orange blossom. In the heart, Bourbon vanilla and jasmine sambac absolute sweeten it, and the base of black musk, patchouli and crystallised moss adds a woody, slightly spicy depth.

Rose Temeraire

6.8

Zara · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Zara Rose Temeraire is a floral and fruity women's scent that pairs rose and cherry nectar with black plum. The scent reads as one piece: rose and blossoms carry the floral side, while cherry nectar and black plum add a sweet, gourmand fruitiness. Woods stay in the background and give it a lightly woody base. A synthetic edge runs through the accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick leisure and daily wear, with some choosing nights out and evenings. It reads feminine. Bath & Body Works Golden Eclipse and Britney Spears Prerogative Ego have a close profile.

Khaleejiah

7.9

Arabian Oud

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Arabian Oud Khaleejiah is an oriental fragrance for women that lays a sweet, spicy warmth over a fruity and floral core. It opens with black plum, orange and fruits, bright and sweet. In the heart, lily, saffron and tulip bring out the floral side, with saffron adding a spicy warmth. The base of musk, amaranth and sandalwood settles the scent into a woody, earthy footing. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the small number of votes means this is not a firm verdict. It is classed as a women's fragrance. Swiss Arabian Noora and M. Micallef Délice have a close profile.

Elphaba Enchanted (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Ariana Grande · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Ariana Grande Elphaba Enchanted Eau de Parfum is a fruity, gourmand scent that opens with freesia, black plum and green apple and deepens into vanilla, cocoa and oud. It starts with a fruity entrance of freesia, black plum and green apple. In the heart, bourbon vanilla, datura and cocoa move it towards a sweet, creamy side. The base of vanilla, oud and oakmoss lays down a woody, lightly spicy and powdery foundation. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage good, though the number of ratings is small, so these figures are tentative. It is classed as a women's fragrance. Zara 02 Unique/Hypnotic/Seductive and Billie Eilish Eilish (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

V: Fruity Floral

7.8

Clive Christian · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Clive Christian V: Fruity Floral is a fresh, fruity scent for women that pairs bergamot with black plum and black pepper; it has been discontinued. The notes read as a single whole: bergamot gives a citrus freshness, black plum adds fruity sweetness, black pepper brings spice, and frankincense sets a woody, slightly smoky base. Among the accords, the fresh, citrus, floral and fruity sides lead, while the spicy, woody and smoky tones stay in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is described as a feminine scent. Goutal Mandragore Pourpre and Mugler Innocent Rock have a close profile.

Turkish Rose (Perfume Oil)

7.8

Nest · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Perfume Oil

Nest Turkish Rose (Perfume Oil) pairs Turkish damask rose with saffron and pink pepper in a floral, spicy perfume oil. The notes have no top, heart and base split and read as a single whole. Rose leads, saffron and pink pepper add a spicy warmth, and black plum brings a fruity, sweet side. Blond woods lay a woody footing, and smoky and synthetic tones also show up among the accords. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so this is a close-to-skin scent. The number of ratings is small, so these figures are tentative. It is classed as feminine. Carmina by Creed and Frapin Laskarina have a close profile.

Captivating Vanilla

7.5

Zara · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Green

Zara Captivating Vanilla is a sweet, fruity fragrance for women that opens on pineapple and sugar and moves through jasmine sambac and black plum to a base of vanilla and cedar. The top notes, pineapple and sugar, give a fresh, fruity and clearly sweet start. In the heart, jasmine sambac adds a soft floral touch while black plum deepens the fruit. The base keeps the sweetness going with vanilla, and cedar settles it onto a dry, woody footing. The green and fresh accords keep the whole from turning too sugary. Yves Rocher Naturelle Osmanthus and Roads This Weekend have a close profile.