V for Women
Clive Christian2012
Side by side
V for Women vs. Black Orchid
Is V for Women better than Black Orchid?
V for Women wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
BergamotJasminePatchouliSandalwoodGardeniaMuskAmber
amberwoodywarm spicyfloralearthy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between V for Women and Black Orchid?
| V for Women | Black Orchid | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 2006 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Christian Provenzano | David Apel, Pierre Negrin |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do V for Women and Black Orchid smell?
V for Women
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Woody
Warm Spicy
Floral
Aromatic
White Floral
Mossy
Black Orchid
Warm Spicy
Oriental
Earthy
Woody
Spicy
Sweet
Amber
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do V for Women and Black Orchid share?
Top
ChamomileCorianderBergamotPeachRed Berries
Black truffleGardeniaBitter OrangeBlackcurrantMandarin OrangeBergamotAmalfi Lemon
Heart
PepperRoseJasmineLavenderHeliotropeGardeniaNeroliOrange BlossomLiatris
Black orchidSpicy NotesPlumFruity notesJasmineRumYlang-YlangSpicesLotus
Base
OakmossFrankincensePatchouliSandalwoodHoneyLeatherBenzoinMuskLabdanumAmber
Mexican chocolateChocolatePatchouliVanillaVanilleIncenseAmberSandalwoodVetiverWhite Musk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
ChamomileRoseJasmineLavenderHeliotropeGardeniaOrange Blossom
Black orchidGardeniaJasmineYlang-YlangLotus
Citric Notes
BergamotNeroli
Bitter OrangeMandarin OrangeBergamotAmalfi Lemon
Fruity Notes
PeachRed Berries
PlumBlackcurrantFruity notes
Gourmandy Notes
Honey
Mexican chocolateChocolateRum
Spicy Notes
PepperCoriander
Spicy NotesSpices
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Black trufflePatchouli
Amber
Amber
Amber
Musk
Musk
White Musk
Oriental Notes
Benzoin
Vanilla
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do V for Women and Black Orchid work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, V for Women or Black Orchid?
| V for Women | Black Orchid | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 10+ hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about V for Women and Black Orchid?
This is a demanding fragrance that refuses to be background music. The edible sweetness of peach and berries upfront gives way to a serious floral heart, then a darkly resinous drydown.V for Women
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
Where to buy V for Women and Black Orchid
| V for Women | Black Orchid | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $125.00ecosmetics |
| 50ml | — | $104.99fragrancenet |
| 100ml | — | $134.39fragrancenet |
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