More about Tom Ford Velvet Orchid
Velvet Orchid by Tom Ford is a seductive oriental floral that reimagines the iconic Black Orchid in a softer, more feminine light. Rich notes of rum-soaked honey and citrus blend with suede and vanilla orchid to create an intoxicating scent that is both glamorous and utterly unforgettable.
Featured Notes
Velvet Orchid opens with Honey, Rum, Citrus, a heart of Orchid, Suede, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Musk.
- Top Notes
- Honey, Rum, Citrus
- Heart Notes
- Orchid, Suede
- Base Notes
- Vanilla, Sandalwood, Musk
Longevity & Projection
Velvet Orchid by Tom Ford offers long-lasting longevity with strong projection, best suited to spring and daytime.
What does Velvet Orchid smell like?
Velvet Orchid opens with Honey, Rum, Citrus, develops into a heart of Orchid, Suede, and settles into a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, 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 Velvet Orchid last?
Based on aggregated user reviews, Velvet 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 Velvet Orchid?
Fragrances with a similar character include Addictive Vibration, Tony Iommi Monkey Special, Black Phantom. They share comparable notes and a similar wear experience, so they are a good place to start if you enjoy Velvet 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 Velvet Orchid samples?
You can buy authentic Velvet 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.
Velvet Orchid by Tom Ford is a fragrance that opens with top notes of Honey, Rum, Citrus, offers long-lasting longevity, projects with strong sillage.




