Black Orchid
Tom FordEau de Parfum2006
Side by side
Black Orchid vs. Precious Oud
Black Orchid rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Black Orchid | Precious Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2006 | 2011 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | David Apel, Pierre Negrin | Amandine Clerc-Marie |
| Best season | Winter | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Black Orchid
Warm Spicy
Oriental
Earthy
Woody
Spicy
Sweet
Amber
Floral
Precious Oud
Woody
White Floral
Amber
Tuberose
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Oud
Patchouli
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Black truffleGardeniaBitter OrangeBlackcurrantMandarin OrangeBergamotAmalfi Lemon
Pink PepperBergamot
Heart
Black orchidSpicy NotesPlumFruity notesJasmineRumYlang-YlangSpicesLotus
TuberoseIncenseJasmine
Base
Mexican chocolateChocolatePatchouliVanillaVanilleIncenseAmberSandalwoodVetiverWhite Musk
OudSandalwoodPatchouliAmbergrisVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Black Orchid | Precious Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
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
If you want raw oud, look elsewhere. Amandine Clerc-Marie treats oud like a jewel here, pairing it with sandalwood and vetiver to keep everything polished and close to the skin.Precious Oud
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Black Orchid | Precious Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | $67.95fragranceshop | — |
| 1.7 oz | $96.95fragranceshop | — |
| 3.4 oz | $134.39fragrancenet | — |
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