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    La Luna vs. Black Orchid

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    La Luna wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: La Luna vs. Black Orchid
    La LunaBlack Orchid
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Launched20232006
    GenderUnisexFemale
    PerfumerDavid Apel, Pierre Negrin
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    La Luna

    Woody
    Amber
    Sweet
    Smoky
    Warm Spicy
    Fruity
    Balsamic
    Powdery

    Black Orchid

    Warm Spicy
    Oriental
    Earthy
    Woody
    Spicy
    Sweet
    Amber
    Floral

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BerriesFrankincenseApricot
    Black truffleGardeniaBitter OrangeBlackcurrantMandarin OrangeBergamotAmalfi Lemon
    Heart
    Cotton CandyGuaiac WoodSandalwood
    Black orchidSpicy NotesPlumFruity notesJasmineRumYlang-YlangSpicesLotus
    Base
    Tonka BeanPatchouliAmbergris
    Mexican chocolateChocolatePatchouliVanillaVanilleIncenseAmberSandalwoodVetiverWhite Musk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: La Luna vs. Black Orchid
    La LunaBlack Orchid
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity10+ hours6-10 hours
    Sillageenormousstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Sweet, smoky, and quietly sensual. The cotton candy in the heart is balanced enough to avoid cloying territory, and the ambergris in the drydown keeps things interesting long after application.La Luna
    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

    Best price by size: La Luna vs. Black Orchid
    La LunaBlack Orchid
    1 oz$67.95fragranceshop
    1.7 oz$96.95fragranceshop
    3.4 oz$134.39fragrancenet

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