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Black Orchid

Fragrance / masculine

Black Orchid

by Tom Ford (2006)

PerfumerDavid Apel (often credited as part of the Tom Ford in‑house team / Tom Ford Creative Lab) [4]

Black Orchid is a deep, dark, and sensual Amber Floral fragrance featuring iconic accords of black truffle, black orchid, rum-soaked black plum, and Mexican chocolate.

Note Pyramid

Top Notes

BergamotGardenia (listed in some retailer notes) [2]Mandarin OrangeMandarin / citrus accents (listed by some retailers) [2]Black CurrantBlack truffle (truffle) [4]Black currant (pers. listings include) [2]Bitter orange / Amalfi lemon (citrus) [2][4]Bergamot [4]TruffleAmalfi Lemon

Heart Notes

Fruity NotesOrchidGardeniaYlang-YlangRum / rum absolute (golden rum accord) [4][1]JasmineYlang-ylang [4][2]LotusJasmine (reported in some vendor notes) [2]Spices / lotus wood (vendors list spices/lotus accord) [2][5]Black orchid (orchid accord) [4][2]Spices

Base Notes

SandalwoodPatchouli [4][1]Vanilla (creamy vanilla / gourmand facets) [4][2]Vetiver [2]White MuskIncenseVanilleIncense [2]White musk / amber / Mexican chocolate (reported by retailers) [2]Sandalwood (reported by some sources) [2]VetiverMexican chocolateAmberPatchouli

Accords

Warm SpicyWoodyEarthyGourmandAmberSweetBalsamicPatchouliPowderyFloralChocolateWoody (patchouli, Sandalwood, Vetiver) [4][2]Earthy / Fungal Truffle Accord [4][1]Dark Floral (black Orchid, Ylang-ylang) [4][2]Gourmand / Gourmand Gourmandized Plum & Rum (rum-soaked Black Plum) [4][1]Oriental / Amber (vanilla, Amber, Incense) [4][2]Spicy / Resinous (spices, Incense) [2][5]

Best For

ClubOfficefallwinter

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Black Orchid smell like?

The top notes include Bergamot, Gardenia (listed in some retailer notes) [2], Mandarin Orange, Mandarin / citrus accents (listed by some retailers) [2], Black Currant, Black truffle (truffle) [4], Black currant (pers. listings include) [2], Bitter orange / Amalfi lemon (citrus) [2][4], Bergamot [4], Truffle, Amalfi Lemon. Black Orchid is a deep, dark, and sensual Amber Floral fragrance featuring iconic accords of black truffle, black orchid, rum-soaked black plum, and Mexican chocolate.

What season is Black Orchid best for?

Black Orchid performs best in fall and winter. The Tom Ford fragrance is a great choice for those seasons.

Where to Buy

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