Nacre Blanche
Antonio Alessandria2014
Side by side
Nacre Blanche vs. Black Orchid
Nacre Blanche peaks in fall, while Black Orchid belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| Nacre Blanche | Black Orchid | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2014 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Antonio Alessandria | David Apel, Pierre Negrin |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Nacre Blanche
White Floral
Tuberose
Citrus
Leather
Yellow Floral
Woody
Vanilla
Aromatic
Black Orchid
Warm Spicy
Oriental
Earthy
Woody
Spicy
Sweet
Amber
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
CorianderTangerinePetitgrainBergamotGrapefruit
Black truffleGardeniaBitter OrangeBlackcurrantMandarin OrangeBergamotAmalfi Lemon
Heart
TuberoseYlang-YlangJasmineOsmanthus
Black orchidSpicy NotesPlumFruity notesJasmineRumYlang-YlangSpicesLotus
Base
LeatherVanillaBenzoinMuskSandalwoodPatchouli
Mexican chocolateChocolatePatchouliVanillaVanilleIncenseAmberSandalwoodVetiverWhite Musk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Nacre Blanche | Black Orchid | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
It is not a safe blind buy for everyone. The opening is sharper than expected, and the floral heart is lush without being sweet. If you enjoy white florals with a dry edge, this rewards patience.Nacre Blanche
Black Orchid isn't a fragrance, it's a confrontation. The truffle opening is strange, almost jarring. Then the florals arrive, heavy and rich. The kind of scent people have strong opinions about.Black Orchid
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Nacre Blanche | Black Orchid | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $67.95fragranceshop |
| 1.7 oz | — | $96.95fragranceshop |
| 3.4 oz | — | $134.39fragrancenet |
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