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Black Orchid Eau de Toilette

2015Men

woody up front, then earthy, settling into floral.

Black Orchid Eau de Toilette by Tom Ford is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Black Orchid Eau de Toilette was launched in 2015. Top notes are Truffle, Ylang-Ylang, Black Currant and Bergamot; middle notes are Black Orchid, Tuberose and Fruity Notes; base notes are Patchouli, Incense, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Vetiver…

woody earthy floral sweet

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Truffle, Ylang-Ylang, Black Currant, Bergamot
Heart· 2–4h
Black Orchid, Tuberose, Fruity Notes
Drydown· 6h+
Patchouli, Incense, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Vetiver, Lotus

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

97%

58%

56%

55%

51%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachArm's length

Winter38%Fall37%Spring17%Summer8%Night64%Day36%Wears unisex54%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best winter perfumes — Wearers tag this for cold-season rotation.
Best perfumes for beginners — More Tom Ford picks for labeled wardrobe slots.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Black Orchid Eau de Toilette smell like?

woody up front, then earthy, settling into floral. Dominant accords: woody, earthy, floral.

What notes are in Black Orchid Eau de Toilette?

Top: Truffle, Ylang-Ylang, Black Currant, Bergamot. Heart: Black Orchid, Tuberose, Fruity Notes. Base: Patchouli, Incense, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Vetiver, Lotus.

How long does Black Orchid Eau de Toilette last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Black Orchid Eau de Toilette loud?

Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.

What season is Black Orchid Eau de Toilette best for?

Winter is the top pick (38%). Fall is second at 37%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Black Orchid Eau de Toilette?

Night wear leads at 64%. Day is a secondary pick at 36%.

Is Black Orchid Eau de Toilette for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 54% read it as unisex. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.