Tom Ford Black Orchid and Tom Ford Black Orchid EDT are both modern and luxurious fragrances. They are both produced by Tom Ford.
PERFUME DETAILS
TOM FORD BLACK ORCHID
Tom Ford Black Orchid is a fragrance for women that was launched in 2006. The perfumers are Pierre Negrin and David Appel. It is an Amber floral fragrance.
TOM FORD BLACK ORCHID EDT
Tom Ford Black Orchid EDT is a fragrance for women that was launched in 2015. It is an Amber floral fragrance and is available as a 30, 50 and 100ml EDT.
NOTES
TOM FORD BLACK ORCHID
Top notes: Amalfi Lemon, Truffle, Mandarin Orange, Gardenia,Bergamot, Ylang-ylang, Black currant and Jasmine.
Heart notes: Lotus, Orchid, Jasmine, Spices, Fruity notes, Gardenia and Ylang-ylang.
Base notes: White musk, Mexican Chocolate, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Incense, Vetiver and Amber.
TOM FORD BLACK ORCHID EDT
Top notes: Bergamot, Ylang-ylang, Black currant and Truffle.
Heart notes: Fruity notes, Tuberose and Black Orchid.
Base notes: Lotus, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Patchouli, Vanilla and Incense.
SCENT
TOM FORD BLACK ORCHID
Tom Ford Black Orchid scent unfurls with an interesting combination of vanilla notes, floral notes and some hints of lemon. The dry down produces a mix of incense, patchouli and chocolate smell which takes the center stage. While the floral notes take the back stage.
TOM FORD BLACK ORCHID EDT
Tom Ford Black Orchid EDT is a fragrance with a fruity smell. The scent takes off as a combination of fruits, fresh truffles and some floral notes mixed with dark chocolate. The Ylang Ylang in the fragrance at the opening stays till the dry down.
At the dry down of the fragrance notes of Vanilla can be perceived.
VERSATILITY
TOM FORD BLACK ORCHID
Tom Ford Black Orchid is best worn in the evening. It is a winter/fall fragrance.
TOM FORD BLACK ORCHID EDT
The Ford Black orchid is best worn during the day. It is a spring/summer fragrance
LONGEVITY
TOM FORD BLACK ORCHID
It is a long lasting fragrance. It lasts for about 10 hours on the skin.
TOM FORD BLACK ORCHID EDT
Tom Ford Black Orchid EDT fragrance can last for up to 9 hours.
SILLAGE
TOM FORD BLACK ORCHID
Tom Ford Black Orchid has a fairly strong sillage.
TOM FORD BLACK ORCHID EDT
Tom Ford Black Orchid has a strong sillage.
PROJECTION
TOM FORD BLACK ORCHID
Tom Ford Black Orchid has moderate projection, with a really good projecting length. It projects for about 2 hours.
TOM FORD BLACK ORCHID EDT
Tom Ford Black Orchid EDT has a unique projection for about 4 hours before projecting at about an arm’s length.
PRICE
TOM FORD BLACK ORCHID
Tom Ford Black Orchid price for 50 ml goes for about $150 while the price for 100ml goes for $210.
TOM FORD BLACK ORCHID EDT
Tom Ford Black Orchid EDT price for 50 ml goes for $114.50.
OVERALL VERDICT
Tom Ford Black Orchid and Tom Ford Black Orchid EDT have a captivating smell and a really good sillage, both fragrances have a similar performance and can be worn on different occasions. In terms of the price, Tom Ford black Orchid EDT has a lower price, which makes it more affordable than the latter.