Tom Ford

Black Orchid

Eau de Parfum Unisex

A rich, luxurious dark floral that opens with spicy black truffle and ylang-ylang before revealing a seductive heart of black orchid and lotus wood. This iconic fragrance is known for its opulent, mysterious character that balances gourmand sweetness with earthy depth.

What People Say

The black truffle opening creates this incredibly unique savory-earthy start that no other designer fragrance attempts

Patchouli and vanilla base creates perfect balance between dark earthiness and gourmand sweetness without being cloying

Black orchid heart gives it a mysterious floral depth that reads as expensive and sophisticated

The way the ylang-ylang blends with spicy notes creates this intoxicating headiness that's instantly recognizable

Opens with such an intense truffle blast that it can smell like mushroom soup for the first 30 minutes

The sweetness becomes overwhelming in hot weather and can project like a sugar bomb

Becomes a generic vanilla-patchouli drydown that loses all the interesting opening complexity

Great for

People who want a distinctive, opulent fragrance that commands attention and aren't afraid of polarizing scents.

Not for

Anyone who dislikes heavy, sweet fragrances or prefers clean, fresh scents should avoid this completely.

Longevity

8-10 hours, excellent longevity with the vanilla-patchouli base lingering on skin

Projection

Very strong projection for first 3-4 hours, can fill a room easily

Value

Expensive but performs like a niche fragrance with excellent longevity per spray

Where to Buy Black Orchid

by Tom Ford

Best Seasons

🍂 fall ❄️ winter

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