Lovely
Sarah Jessica ParkerEau de Parfum2005
Side by side
Lovely vs. Black Orchid
Is Lovely better than Black Orchid?
Black Orchid rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
MuskPatchouliOrchidBergamotWhite AmberMandarin Orange
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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 Lovely and Black Orchid?
| Lovely | Black Orchid | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2005 | 2006 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Laurent Le Guernec, Clément Gavarry | David Apel, Pierre Negrin |
| Best season | Spring | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Lovely and Black Orchid smell?
Lovely
Musky
Woody
Lavender
Aromatic
Powdery
Citrus
Patchouli
Floral
Black Orchid
Warm Spicy
Oriental
Earthy
Woody
Spicy
Sweet
Amber
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Lovely and Black Orchid share?
Top
LavenderMartiniBergamotMandarin OrangeRosewood
Black truffleGardeniaBitter OrangeBlackcurrantMandarin OrangeBergamotAmalfi Lemon
Heart
PatchouliOrchidBunch-flowered narcissus
Black orchidSpicy NotesPlumFruity notesJasmineRumYlang-YlangSpicesLotus
Base
MuskWoody NotesCedarwoodWhite Amber
Mexican chocolateChocolatePatchouliVanillaVanilleIncenseAmberSandalwoodVetiverWhite Musk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
LavenderOrchidBunch-flowered narcissus
Black orchidGardeniaJasmineYlang-YlangLotus
Citric Notes
BergamotMandarin Orange
Bitter OrangeMandarin OrangeBergamotAmalfi Lemon
Woody Notes
Woody NotesCedarwoodRosewood
Sandalwood
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Black trufflePatchouli
Amber
White Amber
Amber
Musk
Musk
White Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Lovely and Black Orchid work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Lovely or Black Orchid?
| Lovely | Black Orchid | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Lovely and Black Orchid?
Lovely opens bright and approachable, but the real story is the intimate drydown. Narcissu and Patchouli create a skin-close floral that feels personal rather than performative.Lovely
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 Lovely and Black Orchid
| Lovely | Black Orchid | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | $18.94ecosmetics | $125.00ecosmetics |
| ≈ 50 ml | $15.95fragranceshop · 1.7 oz | $104.99fragrancenet · 50ml |
| 2.7 oz | $13.65ecosmetics | — |
| ≈ 100 ml | $15.95fragranceshop · 3.4 oz | $134.39fragrancenet · 100ml |
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