Fleur de Chine
Tom FordEau de Parfum2013
Side by side
Fleur de Chine vs. Velvet Orchid
Is Fleur de Chine better than Velvet Orchid?
Velvet Orchid projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Same dominant accord
MagnoliaBergamot
floralamberwoody
This match is computed by our similarity model. 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 Fleur de Chine and Velvet Orchid?
| Fleur de Chine | Velvet Orchid | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2013 | 2014 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Rodrigo Flores-Roux | Antoine Maisondieu, Calice Becker, Shyamala Maisondieu, Yann Vasnier |
| Best season | — | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Fleur de Chine and Velvet Orchid smell?
Fleur de Chine
Floral
Amber
Fruity
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Green
Velvet Orchid
Floral
Sweet
Powdery
Woody
Vanilla
Amber
Honey
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Fleur de Chine and Velvet Orchid share?
Top
MagnoliaWhite PeachClementineBergamot
HoneyVanillaMandarin orange OrpurBergamot
Heart
Tea BlossomTea RoseHyacinthWisteriaPlumVetiver
Cattleya orchidJasmine absoluteMagnoliaNeroliOrange Blossom
Base
AmberBenzoinStyraxCedarwoodHinoki Wood
Myrrh OrpurLabdanumSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
MagnoliaTea BlossomTea RoseHyacinthWisteria
Cattleya orchidJasmine absoluteMagnoliaNeroliOrange Blossom
Citric Notes
ClementineBergamot
Mandarin orange OrpurBergamot
Oriental Notes
Benzoin
Myrrh OrpurVanilla
Woody Notes
CedarwoodHinoki Wood
Sandalwood
Resinous Notes
Styrax
Labdanum
Where they fit
When and where do Fleur de Chine and Velvet Orchid work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Fleur de Chine or Velvet Orchid?
| Fleur de Chine | Velvet Orchid | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Fleur de Chine and Velvet Orchid?
This isn't the Tom Ford that announces itself. It's the one that lingers after you've left the room. Magnolia-forward and quietly beautiful, but with enough amber and hinoki to keep people asking.Fleur de Chine
Velvet Orchid walks the line between opulent and approachable. It is Black Orchid's softer sibling, designed for those who want the Tom Ford world without the full darkness.Velvet Orchid
The hunt
Where to buy Fleur de Chine and Velvet Orchid
| Fleur de Chine | Velvet Orchid | |
|---|---|---|
| 8ml | — | $20.99fragrancenet |
| 1.7 oz | — | $165.00ecosmetics |
| 3.4 oz | — | $240.00ecosmetics |
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