Tom Ford: Black Orchid, Eau de Parfum For Women

Launched: 2006 Group: Oriental floral :: Introduction :: This fragrance has received a lot of hype during its launch in 2006. I remember popping into Debenhams to get free samples and I saw a small counter set up for Tom Ford Black Orchid where hostesses were handing out samples. This sample then ended up in one of my drawers without testing. Until now that is. So is this perfume worth it? :: The bottle :: The packaging is classy, stylish and very 'designer' for me. The bottle is solid black with a ribbed pattern on all sides including the cap. There's a square golden plate attached to the body of the bottle stating the ...  Read the complete review

I got this as a present, and didn't try for a year. It is presented in a quite heavy, quite bland bottle. I thought it looked more like an aftershave bottle than a ladies perfume bottle, so until 2 months ago I didn't give it an honest try. When spraying on, it has a very strong smell, so you need to be careful of how much you use when applying. I didn't like it on the first smell, its one of those fragrances that grows on you. I wasn't too keen about the strength as I prefer more subtle smells, but after a couple of minutes you can appriciate the wonderful, yet unique smell. It doesn't remind me of orchids but more of roses, musk and nettles. It isn't an easy ...  Read the complete review

I first tried this fragrance when it launched in 2006. It is such a fantastic fragrance but definitely takes some getting used to. It mainly smells of strong musk and spice but you definitely notice the floral notes and it develops into quite a sweet scent. Its bottle was inspired by lalique glassware and is extremely attractive. I love the way it feels in my hand and the black and gold design looks great on my dresser. The scent lasts the whole day and I tend to spray it into the air, then walk through it as otherwise it can be quite intense on the skin. Apparently the black orchid is an aphrodisiac too so I occasionally wear it if I'm going out somewhere romantic with ...  Read the complete review

Tom Ford is the master of scents, and Black Orchid is truly his best. I purchase bottle after bottle of this emotive fragrance. An intense bold perfume. You just want more and more. I have the hair oil too and people stop me in the street to ask what I'm wearing. A perfect scent for someone woman who loves strong and intense smells. It's beautiful and show-stopping. Very sexy! The bottle fits beautifully into your hand, is heavy glass and worth keeping even when the fragrance has finished. The hair oil comes in a gold glass bottle so they compliment each other perfectly. This is may favourite perfume and if they stopped producing I would be heart-broken. ...  Read the complete review