Black Orchid
Tom FordEau de Parfum2006
Side by side
Black Orchid vs. Maremma
Is Black Orchid better than Maremma?
Black Orchid peaks in winter, while Maremma belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
PatchouliBlackcurrantJasmineBergamotYlang-YlangAmberSandalwood
warm spicyearthywoodysweetamberpatchoulipowdery
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 Black Orchid and Maremma?
| Black Orchid | Maremma | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2006 | 2013 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | David Apel, Pierre Negrin | Paolo Terenzi |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Black Orchid and Maremma smell?
Black Orchid
Warm Spicy
Oriental
Earthy
Woody
Spicy
Sweet
Amber
Floral
Maremma
Woody
Sweet
Amber
Warm Spicy
Patchouli
Fruity
Honey
Cacao
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Black Orchid and Maremma share?
Top
Black truffleGardeniaBitter OrangeBlackcurrantMandarin OrangeBergamotAmalfi Lemon
Holm OakBlackcurrantYlang-YlangJasmineBergamot
Heart
Black orchidSpicy NotesPlumFruity notesJasmineRumYlang-YlangSpicesLotus
HoneyOudPersimmonCuminIrisAngelica
Base
Mexican chocolateChocolatePatchouliVanillaVanilleIncenseAmberSandalwoodVetiverWhite Musk
PatchouliCacaoAmberSandalwoodLabdanumRosewood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Black orchidGardeniaJasmineYlang-YlangLotus
Ylang-YlangJasmineIris
Citric Notes
Bitter OrangeMandarin OrangeBergamotAmalfi Lemon
Bergamot
Fruity Notes
PlumBlackcurrantFruity notes
BlackcurrantPersimmon
Gourmandy Notes
Mexican chocolateChocolateRum
HoneyCacao
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Holm OakOudSandalwoodRosewood
Earthy Notes
Black trufflePatchouli
Patchouli
Spicy Notes
Spicy NotesSpices
Cumin
Amber
Amber
Amber
Where they fit
When and where do Black Orchid and Maremma work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Black Orchid or Maremma?
| Black Orchid | Maremma | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Black Orchid and Maremma?
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
Here's the thing about Maremma: it smells like it means it. Not a polite composition, not something that fades before it makes an impression. The honey is animal, the cumin is present.Maremma
The hunt
Where to buy Black Orchid and Maremma
| Black Orchid | Maremma | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | $125.00ecosmetics | — |
| 50ml | $104.99fragrancenet | — |
| 100ml | $134.39fragrancenet | — |
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