Black Orchid by Tom Ford Perfume Review: Is This Fragrance a Keeper or a Dud?

Black Orchid by Tom Ford has been a top selling perfume since the fragrance launch in 2006. If you didn't know, Tom Ford is a top American fashion designer who formerly worked for Gucci until venturing into his own label. Clothing as well as the Black Orchid by Tom Ford perfume has been a hit with celebrities that include: Madonna, Lindsay Lohan, Sally Field, and Jennifer Aniston. The Black Orchid by Tom Ford scent is a non floral scent (Even though the name is Black Orchid) but is the fragrance a keeper or a dud?

Black Orchid by Tom Ford Perfume Review: The Product & Packaging

Black Orchid by Tom Ford comes in a gold colored box with Tom Ford Black Orchid centered inside a black box. The scent container is a bronze-gold like color with a black box centered in the middle stating Tom Ford Black Orchid and it may also come in an all black bottle. The container top of the scent is similar looking to that of a gold thimble or may be black.

Black Orchid by Tom Ford Perfume Review: The Fragrance

Black Orchid by Tom Ford perfume has top notes of black truffle, ylang ylang, bergamot, black currant, mandarin, jasmine, black gardenia. Mid notes of the fragrance are lotus wood, black orchid, and base notes of dark chocolate patchouli, incense, vetiver, vanilla tears, balsam, and sandalwood make up the entire scent. If anyone has smelled Angel by Thierry Mugler then you may compare the perfume Black Orchid by Tom Ford as very similar.

This Black Orchid by Tom Ford fragrance is very strong and overpowering so a little goes a long way. The scent is somewhat sweet like candy; hence the chocolate and vanilla base notes. The fragrance is targeted to be sexy and seductive; therefore, an appropriate age group would be women from the ages of 18 to 40. Older women may not find this scent appealing. The fragrance would not be recommended for everyday casual use. Night time use is the most appropriate time for this scent and best if used in low humidity times such as in the winter months.

Black Orchid by Tom Ford Perfume Review: Conclusion

Black Orchid by Tom Ford may be a keeper for some but not all. The fragrance is not a scent for everyday use; thus, making the perfume more of a dud then a keeper. Black Orchid by Tom Ford can be purchased at upper retail stores such as Nordstroms, Saks Fifth Avenue, and others. The scent can also be purchased online at discount prices such as Ebay and other discount perfume online outlets. Expect to pay around a $100 for a 1.7 fluid ounce in retail outlets and around $20 or more online at discount prices for the scent.