More about Tom Ford Black Orchid
Black Orchid by Tom Ford opens with lush jasmine, dark truffle, and a touch of sparkling citrus, unfolding into exotic orchid and rich patchouli before sinking into velvety chocolate, amber, and smooth sandalwood. Opulent and mysterious, it carries the allure of something rare and forbidden. It feels like walking through a dimly lit ballroom draped in black silk, where every glance hides a secret. Created by Pierre Negrin and David Apel, it was imagined as a modern icon of sensual extravagance and timeless glamour.
Featured Notes
Black Orchid opens with Truffle, Gardenia, Black Currant, Ylang-Ylang, a heart of Orchid, Spices, Fruity Notes, Lotus, a base of Mexican chocolate, Patchouli, Vanille, Incense.
- Top Notes
- Truffle, Gardenia, Black Currant, Ylang-Ylang
- Heart Notes
- Orchid, Spices, Fruity Notes, Lotus
- Base Notes
- Mexican chocolate, Patchouli, Vanille, Incense
Longevity & Projection
Black Orchid by Tom Ford offers long-lasting longevity with strong projection, best suited to winter and night.
What does Black Orchid smell like?
Black Orchid opens with Truffle, Gardenia, Black Currant, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon, develops into a heart of Orchid, Spices, Fruity Notes, Lotus, and settles into a base of Mexican chocolate, Patchouli, Vanille, Incense, Amber, Sandalwood, Vetiver, White Musk. The top notes lead the first impression, the heart defines its character after a few minutes, and the base is what lingers longest on skin and clothing.
How long does Black Orchid last?
Based on aggregated user reviews, Black Orchid has long-lasting longevity with strong projection. Performance varies with skin chemistry, season and how much you apply, so try a 2 ml or 5 ml decant first to see how it lasts on your skin before committing to a full bottle.
What's similar to Black Orchid?
Fragrances with a similar character include Dolce Passione, Absolu Aventus, Cedrat Boise. They share comparable notes and a similar wear experience, so they are a good place to start if you enjoy Black Orchid — and you can sample each as a 2 ml or 5 ml decant side by side before choosing a favourite.
Where can I buy Black Orchid samples?
You can buy authentic Black Orchid by Tom Ford samples and decants at Scento, hand-decanted from original full-sized bottles sourced through authorised European retailers. Choose from the sizes currently available on this product page, order online, and get tracked delivery to 26 supported European countries — so you can wear the real fragrance before committing to a full bottle. Availability and rates depend on the delivery country and order value.
Black Orchid by Tom Ford is a fragrance that opens with top notes of Truffle, Gardenia, Black Currant, Ylang-Ylang, offers long-lasting longevity, projects with strong sillage.




