Bohemian Water vs Black Orchid
ALT. Fragrances vs Tom Ford
Tom Ford Black Orchid EDP is truffle, ylang-ylang, plum, rum and patchouli. ALT's Bohemian Water is its Gypsy Water interpretation: lemon into creamy sandalwood.
| Bohemian Water | Black Orchid | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ALT. Fragrances | Tom Ford |
| Concentration | Parfum | EDP |
| Gender | unisex | unisex |
| Top Notes | — | — |
| Heart Notes | — | — |
| Base Notes | — | — |
| Notes | lemon, sandalwood | black truffle, ylang ylang, black orchid, black plum, rum absolute, patchouli |
| Best Seasons | fall, winter | fall, winter |
What Wearers Say
ALT. Fragrances Bohemian Water
Some wearers enjoy its light, airy feel rather than a heavy perfume effect.
One buyer reports an order mix-up and a later lost shipment; ALT eventually sent a replacement that arrived.
Tom Ford Black Orchid
One wearer loves how the EDP settles into a rich, earthy-sweet drydown.
Another owner enjoys the EDP as an everyday fragrance, including for work.
One wearer finds the EDP opening harsh and the scent too heavy, despite enjoying its drydown.
Another tester gets an unwanted soapy, cheese-like impression from the EDP opening.
The Verdict
Black Orchid is our pick for character. Tom Ford lists black truffle, ylang-ylang, black orchid, black plum, rum and patchouli: an earthy, boozy dark floral. Bohemian Water is ALT's take on Byredo's Gypsy Water, described as lemon moving into creamy sandalwood, light and easy to wear every day. Pick Bohemian Water if Black Orchid sounds like too much.
ALT. Fragrances Bohemian Water