Black Orchid by Tom Ford

Oriental Floral · 2006 · Tier: luxury · Approx $195

Dark, mysterious, unisex. Genre-defining Tom Ford.

The psychology

Truffle-orchid-patchouli. Ambiguous, dark, powerful.

Notes

Top: Truffle, Blackcurrant, Bergamot · Heart: Black Orchid, Spices, Fruity Notes · Base: Patchouli, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Incense

Performance

  • Warmth: 7 / 10
  • Depth: 9 / 10
  • Sweetness: 7 / 10
  • Projection: 8 / 10
  • Longevity: ~10 hours

Wears well for

date, signature

Mood

mysterious, opulent, unisex, dark

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