Black Cat
d.grayiEau de Parfum2025
Side by side
Black Cat vs. L'orpheline
L'orpheline rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Black Cat | L'orpheline | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2025 | 2014 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | James Nguyen | Christopher Sheldrake, Serge Lutens |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Black Cat
Woody
Soft Spicy
Sweet
Fruity
Citrus
Amber
Anis
Fresh Spicy
L'orpheline
Musky
Smoky
Resinous
Amber
Balsamic
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
LicoriceBergamotCatnip
Frankincense
Heart
EbonyFruits
—Base
CivettoneOudLabdanum
MuskIncense
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Black Cat | L'orpheline | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
The opening is the whole argument. Catnip and licorice hit sharp, almost medicinal, before the dark resins arrive. If that sounds like your kind of chaos.Black Cat
L'orpheline asks you to commit. It has no softening introduction, no grand finale. You wear the heart notes and that is all. If you want layers, look elsewhere. If you want honesty, this is it.L'orpheline