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Ratings for Black Orchid Oud

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Overall scent

3.6 / 5

1 approved community rating

Community-only average: 4.0

Longevity

3.5

Around 4–6 hours

Fleeting10+ hours

Sillage

2.7

Intimate projection

Skin scentRoom-filling

Scent profile

2.8

Unisex

FeminineMasculine

Value

2.4

Limited fit

PriceyExcellent

Bottle design

4.0

A great fit

PlainIconic

Daytime

Not rated yet

Not a fitExcellent

Nighttime

Not rated yet

Not a fitExcellent

Office & shared spaces

Not rated yet

AvoidIdeal

Released in 2012, Black Orchid Oud by Tom Ford is warm spicy, woody, earthy perfume with oud undertones. Crafted by Calice Becker. Has notes of agarwood (oud), citruses, dark chocolate, incense, jasmine, musk, orchid, patchouli, sandalwood, truffle, vanilla and ylang-ylang. Good Projection and performance is above average 6+ hours.

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eccentric Editor · 271 reviews · 1y
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Lasts: ModerateSillage: Room-fillerProfile: UnisexValue: FairBottle: Wow

Black Orchid Oud really dials up the darkness and mystique of the original Black Orchid, adding a potent oud and a unique, earthy truffle-chocolate depth. Despite being marketed for women, this is a truly unisex scent that commands attention. Its robust projection and impressive longevity make it perfect for a memorable date night or a formal event, but definitely not for the office.

Black Orchid Oud
Tom Ford

Rated 7.28 / 10 Good Projection Above Average 6+ hours Leans Feminine
floral
balsamic
patchouli
vanilla
powdery
sweet
oud
earthy
woody
warm spicy

Scent

HateNeutralLove

Sillage

IntimateAverageMassive

Longevity

Very WeakModerateInsane

Scent Profile

FeminineUnisexMasculine

Value

OverpricedAverageGreat Value

Bottle Design

ForgettableNiceIconic