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Black Orchid Perfume
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About Black Orchid
Black Orchid launched in 2006 from Tom Ford's Private Blend collection, and it immediately became the kind of fragrance people either obsess over or politely decline. There's no middle ground. Tom Ford crafted something deliberately dark and moody—think less garden party, more midnight rendezvous in a candlelit room. The inspiration draws from the rare, exotic black orchid flower, a bloom so unusual it barely exists in nature. That's the whole point. This is a fragrance built on mystery and sensuality, not sunshine and approachability. It's been a bestseller for nearly two decades because some people crave that level of intrigue in a bottle.
Fragrance Family:
Floral Oriental
Scent Type:
Dark, rich, sensual, spicy, floral with woody undertones
Notes:
Black Orchid Perfume opens with a sharp, almost peppery burst of black truffle and dark plum. It's unexpected—slightly austere at first. Within moments, the black orchid heart emerges alongside exotic spices like cinnamon and a whisper of narcissus. But here's where it gets interesting: instead of going purely floral, Tom Ford layered in creamy cocoa and dark florals that feel almost edible. The base is where the fragrance truly settles into itself. Vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli, and dark amber create a woody, smoky foundation that's both warm and slightly creeping. It's not immediately cozy—it's more like wrapping yourself in black silk in a room lit only by incense. The spice and woodiness linger for hours, gradually softening but never disappearing entirely.
Suggested Use
This is a fragrance that likes attention, so apply it to your pulse points: wrists, neck, behind the ears, and inside the elbows. One or two sprays is enough—Black Orchid Perfume projects well, especially in cooler temperatures when the spice notes really come alive. It's an evening fragrance primarily, though many find it works beautifully in fall and winter. The scent deepens as your body heat engages with it, so patience rewards you. Give it twenty minutes before you decide if you like it. First impressions can be deceptive with something this moody.
FAQ for Black Orchid
What does Tom Ford Black Orchid perfume smell like?
Tom Ford Black Orchid perfume is a rich, dark, and luxurious fragrance that exudes mystery and sensuality. It opens with an opulent burst of black truffle and bergamot, revealing a deeply intoxicating heart of black orchid and spicy florals, before settling into a warm, earthy base of patchouli, sandalwood, and vanilla. The result is a bold and captivating scent that feels both glamorous and indulgent.
What kind of scent is Black Orchid perfume?
Black Orchid by Tom Ford is a unisex luxury fragrance belonging to the floral oriental fragrance family. It is available as an Eau de Parfum (EDP), offering a highly concentrated and long-lasting scent experience. Its dark, rich character makes it a statement fragrance, equally suited to bold personalities and those who appreciate sophisticated, avant-garde perfumery.
What are the notes in Tom Ford Black Orchid perfume?
Top Notes: black truffle, ylang-ylang, bergamot, black currant, effervescent citrus. Heart Notes: black orchid, fruity notes, lotus wood, gardenia, jasmine, spicy notes, black violet. Base Notes: patchouli, sandalwood, dark chocolate, incense, amber, vetiver, vanilla, balsam.
What season is Black Orchid perfume best for?
Tom Ford Black Orchid is best suited for Fall and Winter, when its deep, warm, and opulent notes truly come alive in cooler temperatures. However, its timeless and versatile character means it can be worn year-round, particularly during evening occasions in any season.
Is Tom Ford Black Orchid suitable for all occasions?
Black Orchid is best suited for evening wear, formal events, date nights, and special occasions where a bold, statement-making fragrance is welcome. Its luxurious depth and dramatic sillage make it a standout choice for moments that call for sophistication and glamour.
Can Black Orchid perfume be worn by both men and women?
Yes, Tom Ford Black Orchid is a unisex fragrance designed to be worn by anyone regardless of gender. Its complex blend of dark florals, earthy woods, and warm oriental notes transcends traditional gender boundaries, making it a celebrated choice among both men and women worldwide.
Where do you apply Tom Ford Black Orchid perfume?
For the best results, apply Black Orchid to the body's pulse points, including the wrists, sides of the neck, behind the ears, and the inner elbows. These warm areas help diffuse the fragrance gradually, allowing the full depth of its notes to unfold beautifully throughout the day or evening.
How long does Tom Ford Black Orchid perfume last?
As an Eau de Parfum, Tom Ford Black Orchid offers impressive longevity, typically lasting between 8 to 12 hours on the skin. Its rich concentration of fragrance oils and deep base notes contribute to exceptional staying power and a noticeable sillage, making it one of the longer-lasting options in the Tom Ford fragrance collection.
Other Fragrances by Tom Ford
| Attribute Name | Attribute Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Tom Ford |
| Fragrance Family | Citrus |
| Fragrance Name | Black Orchid |
| Fragrance Classification | Gift Set, Perfume, Pure Perfume, Sample |
| Volume | Available in 1 ml, 3 ml, 8 ml, 30 ml, 50 ml and 100 ml |
| Top Notes | Bergamot, Citrus accord, Mandarin, Gardenia (black), Jasmine, Ylang-ylang |
| Heart Notes | Lotus (wood), Orchid (spicy floral accord), Orchid (Tom Ford black accord) |
| Base Notes | Patchouli, Sandalwood, Incense, Vanilla |
| Gender | Women |
| Year Of Launch | 2006 |
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Best Perfume
Good for women who want to smell manly
I don't recommend
It's super strong and smells like an old lady
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Will buy again, authentic and smells amazing
It is authentic and smells/performs perfectly. Sweet, masculine, dark and mysterious smell.
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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Yes, I would like to by this perfume again
Everything is great
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yes
Gift for my Daughter, her favorite
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I will keep buying this
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wow. just fabulous perfume
I am in love with this perfume. I sprayed a tester years ago and the scent lasted 2 days!! I wanted to buy it then but it was close to $100. I did get it later but it didn't smell the same.
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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My Tom Ford!!
I love my Tom Ford black orchid. I worked at Neiman Marcus for years and this is the only fragrance that I bought and I tell you what a little bit goes along way women you don't have to wear it for some man wear it for yourself. It's absolutely fabulous and I think Tom Ford is fabulous. He's the one that put Gucci on the map. Thank you, Tom, someone that remembers you always …
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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Tom Ford !
One of the most beautiful perfumes on the market ! Sexy, seductive, dark. Fragrance lasts forever. One of my all time Tom Ford fragrances. NO imposters here. 1000% authentic! Thank you, another quality purchase. Happy Boss Lady !
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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My Sister loves Tom Ford and I LOVE FragranceX
Not for me but purchased as a gift. Added to her Tom Ford collection
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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Tom Ford perfume is Awesome ‼️
This was the greatest purchase of all time. It's my first time buying Tom Ford. I love it!!!
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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Phenomenal
I use on special occasions. The scent is very long lasting. I first received as a gift many years ago, and received as a gift again.
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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Love this perfume
My signature fall/winter fragrance
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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I doesn't last long
It has a great smell, but the problem is that it does not last long, at all. One of my friends bought this perfume and for him it lasts a pretty long time. Therefore, I think the problem is only with my own product. Once I suspected that I have bought an EDT, but no; it is actually an EDP that I have bought and such a short=lasting is not acceptable. Probably the product that I have bought was in stock for a long time and therefore lost its effectiveness. I am not sure though.
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I would happily purchase this perfume again😊
This perfume is sexy long lasting and I would buy it again.
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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I love this fragance
I love this fragance, long lasting more than 48 hours on clothes and skin.
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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It does last a long time
I did not like the scent.. that doesn't mean that is a bad perfume... But for sure it last a long time on your skin ... I still use it despite that fact that I don't like the smell.. I would recommend it because it last a long time..
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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Nice Perfume!
A great addition to the Black Orchid line. Exceptionally long-lasting, sexy, and garners compliments.
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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Favorite dark floral scent
4-5 sprays will last all day.
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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Such a rich and dark perfume
This is a such a rich, dark and beautiful fragrance. It takes a few sprays to get used to the combination of all the notes
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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i would.buy this product again lovely
just little goes long way very strong and long lasting
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Very sweet
It's very sweet when you apply it to your skin, almost overpowering. The dry down is beautiful. However it is too expensive it's not worth the price. I really wanted to return this item... I was required to pay 40$ for return shipping, plus fragrancex would deduct a portion of my refund. I would end up losing. Don't blind buy, do listen to the hype.
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No, I would not recommend to a friend.
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Completely overrated
I simply do not care for this over embellished fragrance. It's rife with undertones not unlike bong water and chewing tobacco spit. Not my style.
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No, I would not recommend to a friend.
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Great!
Smell is intoxicating!
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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Because i love mysterious fragrance like this.
Classy, mysterious gorgeous an powerful the way i describe it.
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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Lovely
Lovely
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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Lovely
I love all parfum I ordered from this site. Allways on top. Thank you
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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I will keep this in my regular rotation
This and noir extreme are my favorite fragrances on the planet. This is great for date night and special occasions. 3-5 sprays are all you need for this beastmode scent.
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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Beautiful
Smells incredible. Perfect for date nights or just going out in the evenings and special events
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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Perfect
Lovely, truly unisex
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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Yes
This is one of the best in my collection great product/fragrance....it draws compliments and it's different can't go wrong with this...
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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It's a keeper
This is definitely a special occasion fragrance. It commands attention.
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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Lighter Version of the classic Old Spice
I've been waiting forever to purchase this perfume, but instead, I received it as a gift. I'm so glad I didn't buy it. It reminds me of a lighter Version of Old Spice Cologne that my Grandfather wore. I loved the smell of my Grandfather but I don't want to smell like him. Otherwise, I love purchasing fragrances from FragranceX due to an affordable price compared to Department Stores, selection, and variety!
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No, I would not recommend to a friend.
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Different, but exceptional!
This isn't for everyone but I thoroughly enjoyed this scent on me. It's strong but not overwhelming and settles in the skin very well. So much so that even after a shower I could still smell it. I would definitely recommend this.
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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I must say this is thee best perfume ever very long lasting
its jus really good have nothing bad to say about it...its just the best fragrance I'm in love with it
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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Big sexy
The opening of Black Orchid Parfum is gorgeous, even more absolutely resplendant than the original, with a lot of the controversial floral elements manly-men like to bash on dialed back in favor of an enhanced truffle note like Tom Ford Noir de Noir (2007) from the Private Blend line, mixed with the sweetness of a boozy plum. Anyone who has smelled the original Michael for Men by Michael Kors (2001), a scent made under Ford's watch by LVMH for Kors before the latter spun off into having Interparfums handle their fragrances, knows this boozy plum. Yeah, it's not real booze or real plum, and registers more ambery than anything, but it mixes with synthetic ylang-ylang (because IFRA) and the entire composition of the original Black Orchid in a trick reminiscent of Guerlain's "Guerlinade", eventually moving into a base that feels more oriental than the eau de parfum. Patchouli, some tonka sweetness, amber, vanilla, and some nondescript creamy woodiness mix with what remains of the original Black Orchid's somewhat neon dry down, absent a lot of the trailing aldehydes that give the classic version it's big-hipped vavoom. Is this more masculine? Yes. Is it masculine enough to make the grade for guys that still call everything "cologne" and need "for men" on the bottle somewhere to feel secure in themselves? No. Wear time will be very long legged as this is a parfum, but after the first 35 minutes, this scent implodes on skin. Use romantically, or even layer with the OG if you want more top notes, but make no mistake, this is no easier of a wear and not to be taken to the office or in crowded places unless you're comfortable with conjuring the ghost of Zsa Zsa Gábor wherever you go.
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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I would buy this over and over, and will be ♡
There are no words to explain how great this Tom Ford Black Orchid for him smells, wears and lasts. Perfect in ever way possible. New favorite!
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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I would buy again ,costly though
In the evening, I love it
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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Elegant
Very nice smell
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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Pretty good but...
This smells nice. But. It doesn't have a great scent bubble and doesn't last very long.
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No, I would not recommend to a friend.
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I would buy this product again
I BOMB
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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Very classy perfume!!
I love this perfume. I can wear it all day and feel classy. It is warm and thick.
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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No I would not buy this again.
I wanted to like it but I just didn't. It does smell bad it's just not for me. It was too strong for me. I like velvet orchid better.
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No, I would not recommend to a friend.
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I would definitely buy this product again
I wore it on Christmas Eve and I loved it.
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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Love love this stuff can't believe I got it !
I love it
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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I would buy this again for sure.
Even though this is listed for women, my adult son tried a sample a few years back and had so many compliments he purchased a bottle. He ran out quite awhile ago as he has others for day use and a few others as gifts for evenings. I decided to get this as a Christmas Gift for those Special Occasions. I know he still loves it but because of the price every where else and he has enough for everyday this wasn't a big priority for him. This was a scent he and others couldn't stop talking about when it came out.
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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Listing off
This is listed as a women's perfume but the Tom Ford website actually says it's unisex. I know both men's bf women who wear it and it's amazing on everyone.
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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Intoxicating
Black Orchid is INTOXICATING! When I wear this scent my husband can't stop sniffing my neck. Makes him want to be closer to me every time. It's a heavy scent so I do not recommend over spraying.
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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Tom Ford
I could not afford Tom Ford before I found your website. Thank you for having all these authentic perfumes that I can afford. Excellent service.
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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Yes, I would buy again
I gave this perfume to my wife because I like its smell. It smells like ice cream, on the skin, I want to enjoy.
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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Sophistication and sexyness in a bottle
This fragrance embody mystery, sexyness and sophistication without being heavy. You won't smell like anyone else.
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Yes, I would recommend to a friend.
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