Tom Ford

Black Orchid

CitrusFruityFloralSweetWoodyResinousMusky

Black Orchid by Tom Fordis a Amber Floral fragrance for women. Black Orchid was launched in 2006. Black Orchid was created by David Apel and Pierre Negrin. Top notes are Truffle, Gardenia, Black Currant, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Amalfi Lemon; middle notes are Orchid, Spices, Gardenia, Fruity Notes, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Lotus; base notes are Mexican chocolate, Patchouli, Vanille, Incense, Amber, Sandalwood, Vetiver and White Musk.

Notes

Top notes

First 0–15 minutes

Amalfi Lemon Mandarin Orange Black Currant

Heart notes

15 minutes – 2 hours

Orchid Spices Fruity Lotus Jasmine Ylang-Ylang Gardenia Bergamot

Base notes

2+ hours, dry-down

Truffle Mexican Chocolate Patchouli Vanille Incense Amber Sandalwood Vetiver White Musk

Fragrance profile

Estimated from note profile

Longevity6–8 hrs

Sillage (projection)Moderate

When to wear Black Orchid

Best seasons

🌸Spring☀️Summer🍂Autumn❄️Winter

Best occasions

Daily wearDate nightEveningSport / outdoorFormal

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