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Home Fragrances Tom Ford Black Orchid Black Orchid
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Eau de parfum

Tom Ford Black Orchid

Gender image: Female
Gender:
Female
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Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:

Tom Ford Black Orchid: Icon of Luxury

Released in 2006, Tom Ford Black Orchid has become a symbol of daring elegance and uncompromising luxury, reflecting the DNA of the brand known for its bold approach to design and perfumery.

This fragrance is part of the Black Orchid collection and since its debut, it has gained cult status among niche fragrance enthusiasts, offering a unique experience that highlights individuality and confidence.

Positioning and Character

Positioned as a women's fragrance, Black Orchid has a perfume water concentration, ensuring intense and long-lasting resonance on the skin.

Its very strong trail creates an aura of mystery and sensuality, perfectly suited for evening events, dates, or special occasions where making an impression is required.

Belonging to the oriental and floral families, it combines warm chords with delicate notes, unfolding gradually and offering different emotions at each stage.

Creators and Influence

The creation of Black Orchid involved a team of talented perfumers, including Doug Lloyd, Perfumer Givaudan, and Tom Ford himself, whose vision of uncompromising luxury formed the foundation of the fragrance.

Their collaborative work resulted in a perfume that not only meets the high standards of the brand but also sets new trends, inspiring subsequent releases and strengthening Tom Ford's position as an innovator in the world of perfumery.

How to Wear the Fragrance

For optimal perception, it is recommended to apply 1 to 2 sprays on the skin, for example on the wrists or neck, and 1 to 2 sprays on clothing, so that the trail unfolds evenly throughout the day or evening.

Due to its intensity, the fragrance is ideally suited for cool weather or evening hours.

If Black Orchid has captivated you with its character, pay attention to similar fragrances: Tom Ford Velvet Orchid, Brocard Tsarevna Lebed and Paco Rabanne Lady Million Prive.

To purchase or for more information, visit the brand's official website.

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Key fragrance characteristics

Better suited for:
Girls and women
Very high fragrance longevity

The fragrance is very long-lasting, staying on the skin for 12 hours or more, gradually revealing its notes

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Sillage
Extremely noticeable

The scent will linger in the air even after its wearer has left.

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Style
Solemn

The perfume has a rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image

Solemn
Concentration
Eau de parfum

A rich and elegant fragrance that gently unfolds on the skin and lasts most of the day, leaving a delicate trail

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Fragrance seasonality
Autumn - Winter

Perfumes for the fall and winter seasons often contain notes of vanilla, spices, ambergris, wood, and other warm accords, creating a feeling of comfort and warmth during the cold months

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Perfume information

Description of the composition

Note pyramid of Tom Ford Black Orchid begins with bright top accords, where bergamot, black currant, lemon and mandarin create a fresh and intriguing start, complemented by jasmine and ylang-ylang.

In the heart, orchid, spices, lotus and gardenia unfold, adding depth and floral tenderness.

The base consists of warm and long-lasting elements such as amber, chocolate, patchouli, vanilla and vetiver, creating an enchanting trail that lingers on the skin and clothes, making the fragrance unforgettable for evening looks.

Perfumers

Gender Female
Brand Tom Ford
Segment Niche perfumery
Country United States
Website https://tomford.com
Year of production 2006
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de parfum
License holder Estée Lauder Companies

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Composition pyramid

Note photo Bergamot
Bergamot
Note photo Blackcurrant
Blackcurrant
Note photo Gardenia
Gardenia
Note photo Fruit note
Fruit note
Note photo Gardenia
Gardenia
Note photo Jasmine
Jasmine
Note photo Ambergris
Ambergris
Note photo Chocolate
Chocolate
Note photo Frankincense
Frankincense

Top notes

Bergamot Blackcurrant Gardenia Jasmine Lemon Mandarin Peruvian Balsam Truffle ylang-ylang

Heart notes

Fruit note Gardenia Jasmine Lotus Orchid Spices ylang-ylang

Base notes

Ambergris Chocolate Frankincense Patchouli Sandalwood Vanilla Vetiver musk

Families

Family East East
Family Floral Floral

Fragrance characteristics

based on 104 opinions
Chords
Relevance
Dosage
Perception
Appearance quality
Similar
Persistence
The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
Persistence
High (5 to 12 hours)
4
Sillage
Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.
Sillage
Noticeable
4
Complexity and depth
The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.
Complexity and depth
Medium and varied
2
Gender
This scale depicts gender focus and demonstrates how the brand positions the fragrance - as masculine, feminine or universal.
Male
8%
Unisex
20%
Female
72%
What kind of event
Date
13%
Wedding
7%
Sport
0%
Sleep
0%
For party
33%
For every day
13%
Sex
0%
For Holiday
0%
Theatre
27%
Office
7%
For what time of year / season
Winter
Winter
39%
Spring
Spring
10%
Summer
Summer
10%
Autumn
Autumn
41%
For what style / mood
Casual
10%
Gala
19%
Classic
13%
Avant-garde
6%
Romantic
10%
Sporty
42%
For what age
under 18
26%
18-25 years old
17%
26-35 years old
12%
36-45 years
21%
46+ years old
13%
Any
11%
On the skin
The optimum amount of atomisation on the skin is the balance at which the fragrance reveals itself in its entirety and sounds its best.
Spot
8%
Enter the cloud
19%
1-2 atomisations
42%
2-3 atomisations
17%
3-4 atomisations
8%
4-5 sprays
8%
Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
The best places to apply a fragrance are the areas where it will reveal itself most fully and create the most vivid impression.
On the chest
8%
On the wrist
33%
On the knees
0%
On the back of the neck
0%
Behind the ears
17%
On the elbow
8%
On the abdomen
0%
On the back of the hand
0%
On clothes
17%
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17%
On clothing
The optimum amount of atomisation of the fragrance on clothes, at which it reveals the best quality of the fragrance.
Spot
8%
Enter the cloud
19%
1-2 atomisations
42%
2-3 atomisations
17%
3-4 atomisations
8%
4-5 sprays
8%
Associations
Perfume associations are the emotions and images that pop into the imagination when you perceive its unique notes and accents
Freshness
22%
Exoticism
6%
Luxury
33%
Euphoria
9%
Passion
12%
Joy
13%
Calm
3%
Excitement
3%
Sadness
0%
Despair
0%
Effect
Fragrances can attract attention and evoke positive emotions, others can leave neutral, and others can cause negative associations and repel people.
Effect
Attracts attention
4
Intensity
The intensity of a fragrance is like its ‘volume’, the degree of intensity and strength with which it is felt around you or on the surface.
Intensity
Strong
3
Bottle
Bottle
High quality
4
Spray
Spray
High quality
4
Packaging quality
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Packaging quality
High quality
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