Description
Tom Ford introduced his first and also his most popular fragrance Black Orchid in 2006. Black Orchid Eau de Toilette, a new version based on the scent of tuberose, is coming out in October 2015. The new version is announced as a distinctly different encounter of the Black Orchid fragrance and it invites you to experience the seductive breakthrough in a new light with its own olfactive journey.
The top notes of black truffle and ylang-ylang are mixed with fresh bergamot and black currant. The heart of the perfume is Tom Ford‘s fictional “Black Orchid” with tuberose and fruity accords. The composition gets more profound with oriental base of lotus wood, patchouli, vetiver, sandalwood, vanilla and incense.
The fragrance is available as 30, 50 and 100 ml Eau de Toilette.
Zmeelov – :
I just picked up Black Orchid EDT and is indeed lighter and it is almost identical with Black Orchid lotion. It sweeter and slightly fruitier, less deep therefore easier to wear, probably even during the day (for fall and winter) and if sprayed lightly it could work for office as well if dressed up accordingly. Also, I stay away from BO in the summer and switch to Tuberose based scents for the evening but since this version is tamed I think it could work. The sillage seems louder upon opening to me but I haven’t compared these two side by side. The lasting power is good for an EDT, quite impressive. I like it. I haven’t decided if this is a keeper or not but only time will tell.
trocka – :
Crazy strong, how is this an edt?
Comes across as an edp or concentree, one spray and that was well enough.
I get that awesome, sophisticated, deep earthy aroma of truffle. Lasts forever, radiates dang far and the drydown is more masculine.
If you spray more than once and wear in tight quarters or work space then I wouldn’t blame others for asking you to take the day off.
This is definitely for cooler weather and more formal events, certainly not for going to a pub and watching a match.
demis48 – :
On me… bitter chocolate. marvelous. dark and strong. mystery. sweetness. powdery. love it more than edp. beautiful and sexy.
rircuiggehets – :
This scent is not to be messed with. Seriously, spray, delay and run away! It’s lovely, but my god, is it heavy. It will take over your whole being and consume it with smokey, musky and floral decadence. Wear with caution, but wear with pride.
Мухаджи – :
the scent shorten the meaning of prestige
Zurbaga – :
Oh, wow!
The first thing I noticed was a “smoky” smell, which I assume is the incense. The woods and florals came next, with just a little hint of bergamot.
This is the first time a fragrance has given me that “Oh wow” reaction. I love it so much, I want to just wrap myself up in it. It makes me feel like I can take on the world and win.
It’s powerful, full, and bold. I’ve never tried the EdP version, but now I absolutely want it.
*Edit*
I just blind bought the EdP, based solely on how much I love this.
ZLoy_BaNaN – :
Just picked this up today(male).I really like it. It is very similar to the EDP version but honestly this one is easier to wear in a crowd. Not as loud and in your face. It seems some of the notes were toned down, but it’s still a heavy incensey scent. Romantic in nature. Not sure if this will be okay for the office or not. The longevity seems to be pretty good even as an EDT.
Karismatic – :
Having noticed a friend wear this all the time I constantly said how nice he smelt and he mentioned the ladies constantly complimented him on it. So I took the plunge and purchased a bottle, it is very unique and a bit feminine but a very class smell. It lasts all day with only a few sprays needed. Now personally I’ve only ever had one compliment and a few dislikes from this. Not so popular with some guys but girls do seem to like it, perhaps as it’s more feminine than mascular.
8/10
Nicol1967 – :
I like this….A lot! This is a special occasion date night EDT. I also think this is a unisex fragrance, but then I’m all about -to each his or her own. This has a dark sexy rich fragrance that can be cloying if you spray too heavily. This could be a signature fragrance but not for me. I used a sample but I can see me investing in this. Fragrance done right!
Lizka – :
Received this EDT today.
I tried original Black Orchid a few times…and..I just could not wear it. Then I tried Velvet Orchid…lighter than Black Orchid original..but..had a “zingy” note in it that put me off….???….Now, today after 2 sprays of the EDT version…I waited….then WOW….this WORKS on me !!! It is somehow..for lack of better words..”fresher” and the “rough edges” are gone compared to the original version (edp). To my nose the bergamot is more in this one..and even the lotus-y vibe is more…but it is still…Black Orchid. Great Stuff !!
I am late to the party…lol…but glad I waited to own the EDT version ….(and..I get no HEADACHE from this EDT…so far.The original was instant migraine on me)
Only my second bottle of Tom Ford…this and Tuscan Leather…(swapped out Noir de Noir)..did not like that one too much.
vinifrag – :
I can see why there is a place for this in the fragrance market, but I actually felt some disappointment when trying this out.
I have all of the iterations of Black Orchid – including Voile de Fleur EDT – and so had great expectations with an EDT version of the original. I bought my bottle and brought it home before trying it out. It may make no difference, but I like to ‘rest’ my fragrances overnight before wearing them. I just find that some fragrances perform differently when the liquid has been agitated through transport.
Anyhoo… my weird habits to one side, when I tested Black Orchid EDT I was soon yearning for my EDP version. The initial richness becomes muted within 20 minutes to a polite, fresher version of the original Black Orchid. An hour in, to my nose at least, I can hardly smell anything when I press my nose to my wrist except a mild sweetness. Don’t get me wrong, the rest of the fragrance is still there, it’s just that I have to wave my wrist up and down gently a short distance from my nose to smell it.
Another hour passes and it seems that the (not overly) sweet accord is still present when I move around, but now it’s more vanilla with minimal spice. After another two hours and it has become a skin scent on me, though I will admit that every now and then I do get reminded that I am wearing the fragrance. I also get the impression that those within close proximity to me can also smell something, but to me it smells like one of those Tom Ford Black Orchid-like fragrances that seem to be available online everywhere.
The bottle to my eye is beautiful in its matt black with black [TF] neck collar, and reversed gold writing on black plate. It genuinely looks as though it belongs in the range next to my other bottles – especially next to my Velvet Orchid Lumière.
I find it a shame that whilst I can’t deny the quality in Black Orchid EDT, I just feel Black Orchid has become so recognisable, that wearing a polite, tamer (some may say weaker – others more wearable) version of it is only going to make some people think you paid less than £20 for an imitation of the original on eBay, rather than splashing out for the real thing.
jenek032 – :
It’s a shame they don’t label this a unisex scent I’m a man and women constantly compliment me on this fragrance when i wear it which is usually to dinner or on a cold night stroll outside or a formal gathering it oozes class sophistication and sexiness and most of all an alluring mystery women just seem to want to come solve 😉
Dzhuma – :
I’m a guy who bought the EDP version some years ago now, but ended up not actually using it too often as it was just too damn balls-out sexy for practical office-wear. I eventually gave my bottle to one of my sisters (as usual!) with a tinge of disappointment. I chanced upon this edt version today and was very, very impressed at what is essentially, a much more wearable version of the original; very similar in style, but with the metaphorical volume tuned down. I look forward to buying this gem in the future (not today as I bought 2 bottles of A*Men!).
CTAC_SD – :
The Best amazing discovery from this year!!!
1M1ht1 – :
I tried the EDP edition about a month ago and I loved it! Today I bought by mistake the EDT. It is almost the same perfume, but the EDT does not last on my skin and the undertones are a bit lighter than the EDP. I will definitely use it, but I will buy the EDP as soon as I empty the EDT. To my skin and nose, the EDP is surely much better.
ollikkk – :
This isnt as strong by a long shot as the EDP. This however is a more wearable less nauseating version. I think i still might prefer the EDP. Yes it is nauseating but if doused lightly would still be stronger than this. Ill give it a bit more testing before i decided to return it and get the EDP.
pahanok – :
This reminds me back to my childhood. My old house, we had this Ylang Ylang tree in the front yard and the Night blooming jasmine in the back so our whole house never stopped smelling like death, day and night for at least ten years. At night I was afraid to come out of the house because I was scared I found a ghost behind that smell. Then my parents had this discussion that their kids were still very young they didn’t prepare to have this sudden unexpected nocturnal death syndrome (wikipedia) yet so they went for renovating the whole house and the garden, now we have concrete. To me, this Eau de Toilette opens so so so overpowerly loud I feel like I have this aura of death cloud surrounds myself wherever I go and is ready to stab anybody who’d come for me, yes I feel safe, very protective of myself but at the same time I feel convinced to jump off the bridge. So I have my chin up high and walk slowly imagining that this must be how the high society people smell like. Half an hour later I take 2 advils and realize that I don’t belong in the high society. Four hours later the advils start their jobs making the scent dry down to this chocolaty smell. It smells so so good I want to eat my arms. Unfortunately nobody can smell it since it’s the skin scent so I have to poke my throat close to their noses and ask them to enjoy so that it’s worth it. Oh, I forgot to mention the incense in it, it is an okay combination since I live in a Buddhist country I am not really excited. Looking back, we had every ingredients to make this perfume that’s all I can detect.
Overall, I would describe this Black Orchid as a yearning scent and heart agitated (I don’t know the English word) but like someone who’s yearning for lust and love and their love ones to come back and pain. I even imagine the movie ‘Perfume: The Story of a Murderer’ is the perfect fit to describe it. There you have a perfume and a murderer, best inscription for this perfume.
I’m writing this with a bottle of Tom Ford White Patchouli on my side because It just arrived (I blind buy the 50ml because I couldn’t find a sample in my country) and also just to prove to myself that I have money. It opens just like BO Eau de Toilette OH MY GAWDDDDDDDD. I am so angry but smiling : )) I wish you could see my face right now. I still have hope for Mr. Ford, I wish he smells good. I’ll start saving up money for his Tobacco Vanille, it would take me probably 2 years, at least.
arkaha12007 – :
Cozy warmth! It was raining today, and I wore this. The notes reflected the mood of the weather. It smells like tobacco(not listed), incense(very mild), sweetness of vetiver, mild bitter chocolates, patchouli and lots of spices. I can’t detect any floral or fruits. Also, if you’ve been burning yankee candles(those fall editions) all day, you would instantly recognise what I’m saying. I like my home smelling this way in fall-winter because it’s gorgeous but not as a perfume on myself.
nikita_kobzev – :
Edp for winter & fall.
Edt in spring & summer
kryax – :
Thank you so much Vegas Pauli for your review. 100% spot on. I wanted to love the eau de parfum because black orchid is unique and I was looking for unique but found the original too much for me. The eau de toilette does smell like black orchid but is much closer to the skin and for me is a lot more wearable. A blind buy based on Vegas review and I’m so pleased.
lucenko – :
auroramaria thanks for answer. I guess give one more chance for edp version.
kv023 – :
eren.ceylan like most Tom Ford fragrances this EDT can def be worn by men too bear in mind that this EDT is a bit more perfumey than the EDP but still on the masculine side
EDIT the EDP is still the best unisex though
miron2eva – :
A couple weeks ago when I’ve tried and I love it more than the edp. Although it’s edt flanker it has enormous longevity.
As a young man I’m indecision now weather wearing this… What’s your opinions? Is it be suitable for mens?
kopaniza – :
sorry not a review just wanted to say that Tom Ford is launching Orchid Soleil in his signature line for summer and notes are pink pepper,lily,touberouse,vanilla,chestnut cream patchouly and orchid can’t wait to try it!
brl624JeomiWogkig – :
Since I got this I have only used it a couple of times.I was happy with it when I got it but while wearing it I realized I much prefer the depth and sensuality of the EDP.Also if you own the EDP I don’t think you need the EDT as they are really similar only the EDT is more lumnous and a bit ligter.When I wear it, it is rather lovely but not good enough to warrant a repurchase
Айдар92 – :
I have owned the EdP two times, and both times I swapped it away. I LOVE the scent; I just cant deal with that annoying tuber note, not on my skin anyway. Now the EdT smells just as good and is additionally a step up from the EdP! LOVE it! It is not as creamy with vanilla, the tuber note is plenty strong but somehow sticks out less, and there is a fruitiness to the perfume as (it might just be my chemistry) it smells like green bananas as it wafts up from my wrists. I love the scent of bananas in perfume, so even if it is not intentional by Tom Ford, that is how it shows up on my skin. For this alone, I might have to purchase a bottle. This is my 110% PERFECT version of Black Orchid.
mishanyaf – :
I actually like this better then the EDP. Its lighter, easier to wear and not as intrusive. As much as I like the original, the tuber note of the EDP always annoyed me a bit. Here it’s toned way way down, thus making the EDT much more palatable. If the original were a shiny glossy veneer, this is a nice soft matte (if that makes any sense). Its still the smokey, musky, forbidden fruit temptation that makes BO such a showstopper.
Despite the EDT strength, do not be fooled, this is still potent, long lasting and projects as well as the original. All my issues with the original have been improved. Bravo Mr. Ford, Bravo!
SHULLERRR – :
Got to sample this the other day, agreed it smells just like the parfum except lighter. So it does live up to the EDT label; I find here with the EDT that differentiates it from the EDP is that w/ the EDT first spray u don’t get that super bitter opening like the EDP. The EDT initial spray is the dry down of the EDP. IMO I feel a lil more florals stand out here but it pretty much is the same. I did a side by side test of them both (owning the EDP) I did one spray on each arm. Must say they smelled pretty identical only the EDP was a lot more intense. Found the EDT kinda stuck more to the skin quickly where the EDP still stayed trucking strong. I’d say if you’re torn b/t the two just go by whether or not you like your scents to be stronger or lighter. There’s no real difference to me.. I enjoy them both && if I didn’t already have the EDP I’d maybe get the EDT only for liking the all matte black bottle better lol, but for the $$ spent I want my stuff to last so with the EDP I stick. 🙂
Mejus795Unlogrere – :
My experience with Black Orchid Eau de Toilette echoes previous reviews: this EDT version is very close to the original EDP. When compared side by side on my skin, the major difference lies in the opening: the EDT lacks the bitter chocolate, and proceeds almost directly to the creamy vanilla-white floral-melon-patchouli dry down of the EDP, and it feels just slightly more diffuse.
After about an hour, there were brief moments when the EDT feels a little bit more woody and spicy than the EDP. But overall, I don’t think I’ll be able to tell them apart if sniffing them separately. The technical performances of the EDT are also as excellent as the EDP, with a longevity of almost 12 hours and a heavy to moderate sillage.
Since the interplay of bitterness and sweetness in the opening of the original EDP is my favourite part, and the two versions are almost identical, I find this latest EDT redundant, albeit still a solid fragrance in itself. If you love the dry down of the orignal EDP and don’t care much for the opening, the EDT being less expensive, could be an interesting option.
ejz200elipseskism – :
K1 گل گفتی واقعا چرا باید عطری که هیچ خصوصیتی از مردونگی رو ارضا نمیکنه باید در صدر فروش باشه و تو پیاده روها ی شهرهای ایران مردها پزشو بدن؟ هر چند فکر می کنم شکل بطری بیشتر جذبمون میکنه تا ماهیت اثر
alawarnew – :
I ordered this on Sephora’s website and though I enjoyed it, I will be returning in favor of the original Black Orchid.
It opens quite like the original with the earthy, heavy smell of truffle and deep, dark fruits and soon morphs into something similar to the creamy stage except more cloying and perfumey. It just doesn’t feel as well blended and was missing the freshness of the original.
I enjoyed it, but didn’t love it. I actually went to the store to spray the original on one side and this on the other to compare and it reminded me how much I love the original.
Пепелюшка2011 – :
Well unlike other contributors I thought this smelled very different to the EDP on first spray. It is lighter, but also zestier, it seems to positively fizz out of the bottle.
I detected some quite sharp, tangy notes which quickly dried down into a light, floral, pleasant fragrance.
It is a more youthful BO, but as one of the things I love about BO is its complex sophistication, I won’t be going for the EDT. However, I would recommend it to anyone looking for a light floral daytime fragrance with a bit more about it.
Very, very nice, but not for me.
freedom – :
Just got my bottle this morning and after changing my mind a few times I have come to the conclusion that it is a beautiful fragrance.Fist couple of minutes after spraying this is just like the EDP but it soon morphs into something more airy and tamed, it is still very sexy and intoxicating but less heavy than the EDP, I don’t detect much touberose in here but it is rather fruity.
This is perfect for day use but it is still heavy enough to be worn at night.
I find it very well crafted it still gives out that feeling of dirty sensuality that the EDP does but it’s just more subtle.
The EDP is def unisex whereas the EDT is surely more feminine.Great stuff!!
duran-duran777 – :
I am going to echo what everyone else is saying. It’s a lighter black orchid edp. If you don’t like the original, you won’t like this one either. If however; you find the edp too strong and polarizing but like the scent, this will be the one for you. I like the edt bottle more, but I won’t be purchasing this one. In my opinion, it’s not worth it to own both.
EvoDownl – :
after reading that review I’m a bit underwhelmed…. tuberose is the ultimate Carnal flower / note in fragrance…. I expected it to be its own showstopper since the edp is a carnal masterpiece… tuberose should be a elevated experience , and I expected tom ford to deliver this note to its best.. but I’ll give my best review upon my own testing
ramonrom – :
After a long drive to Neiman Marcus for Creed-related purposes, I nearly walked right past this beauty, sitting in a sad, dark, lonely corner. I’m glad I caught it out of the corner of my eye and ran over, “Ohh! The Eau de Toilette!” I became school-girl giddy at the opportunity to try this one, but sadly I had dozens of Creeds all up and down my forearms.. So, I only got to smell it on the card.
First, so you know where my perspective is coming from – Black Orchid EDP is probably my absolute favorite. Though, admittedly, it’s a once in a while, special occasion kind of fragrance. (It’s more of a secret weapon!) Black Orchid gives you that just-fallen-hard-in-love stomach ache that sends your head swirling in a way you feel like you can’t control. But wait a sec, I’m here to comment on the Eau de Toilette!
The EDT smells, to me, almost exactly like the Parfum, just without that swirly, weak-in-the-knees witchcraft element. Oh, it’s still plenty sly, seductive, and likewise gives you that tingly sensation after smelling it, but overall it’s much more concise, approachable, and makes less of a fuss about itself. If you like Black Orchid, but don’t feel up to making the statement it requires, EDT would be the perfect fit. It’s a bit softer, with a little less smoke and a little more fruit, and altogether less polarizing. It’s also more of a feminine take on Black Orchid, whereas the EDP seems rather unisex to me.
All in all, if you dig the EDP, you’ll almost certainly dig the EDT. They’re both otherworldly lovely and unique.
Алечка – :
I think instead of making this bottle all black, they should have made the label and stopper lining silver or chrome for the eau de parfum is gold.
For me this all black design is connected to essence or pure parfum concentrations.
sobol_88 – :
Can’t wait to try this… I love tuberose and have already layered BO with tuberose perfumes, so the new EDT seems right up my alley!
NOIRE – :
Man, the bottle is gorgeous! As a fan of original Black orchid I’m so looking forward to try this.
ParkKrieg – :
I need this all black, gothic bottle in my collection. I need, need, need!!!!!
I love Tuberose in my perfumes too – my mother’s growing one so I will soon be able to smell it in real life …
All the notes are speaking loudly to me that this is a fragrance I will most certainly love!
roksedye – :
An Eau De Toilette version of Black Orchid! I am sure this will smell great as does the original Eau De Parfum.. I will definitely get my nose on this one when it comes out..