Masquerade
Criminal Elements2024
Side by side
Masquerade vs. Black Orchid
Black Orchid rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Masquerade | Black Orchid | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2024 | 2006 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Corey Newcombe | David Apel, Pierre Negrin |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Masquerade
Amber
Smoky
Fruity
Green
Sweet
Vanilla
Balsamic
Powdery
Black Orchid
Warm Spicy
Oriental
Earthy
Woody
Spicy
Sweet
Amber
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Peach
Black truffleGardeniaBitter OrangeBlackcurrantMandarin OrangeBergamotAmalfi Lemon
Heart
Black TeaSmoke
Black orchidSpicy NotesPlumFruity notesJasmineRumYlang-YlangSpicesLotus
Base
AmberVanilla
Mexican chocolateChocolatePatchouliVanillaVanilleIncenseAmberSandalwoodVetiverWhite Musk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Masquerade | Black Orchid | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
This one confused me at first, because the smoke-tea combo sounds heavier than it actually wears. Peach keeps things accessible, and the resinous drydown is subtle rather than poweful.Masquerade
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
| Masquerade | Black Orchid | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $67.95fragranceshop |
| 1.7 oz | — | $96.95fragranceshop |
| 3.4 oz | — | $134.39fragrancenet |
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