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Tom Ford Black Orchid vs Versace Gianni Versace
Gianni Versace is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
TruffleGardeniaBlack CurrantYlang-YlangJasmineBergamotMandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon
Heart
OrchidSpicesGardeniaFruity NotesYlang-YlangJasmineLotus
Base
Mexican chocolatePatchouliVanilleIncenseAmberSandalwoodVetiverWhite Musk
Accords
Warm spicy
100%
Earthy
85%
Woody
84%
Sweet
76%
Amber
67%
Patchouli
64%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Black Orchid by Tom Ford is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Black Orchid was launched in 2006. Black Orchid was created by David Apel and Pierre Negrin. Top notes are Truffle, Gardenia, Black Currant, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Amalfi Lemon; middle notes are Orchid, Spices, Gardenia, Fruity Notes, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Lotus; base notes are Mexican chocolate, Patchouli, Vanille, Incense, Amber, Sandalwood, Vetiver and White Musk. Black Orchid was created by perfumers of the fragrance company Givaudan in 2006. It was announced as an oriental chypre. The top notes are French jasmine, black truffle, ylang-ylang, black currant, and effervescent citrus. In the floral-spicy heart, dwells Tom Ford's black orchid, more imaginary than real, and the base combines woodsy notes (patchouli and sandalwood), dark chocolate, incense, amber, vetiver, vanilla, and balsam.Black Orchid is opulent and classically dark; its fragrance is in line with the best creations of the best perfume houses. A luxurious and sensual fragrance with a rich, dark trace of black orchid and spices, it is modern and timeless. It remains to be said that Black Orchid is long lasting and with a widespread aura."This is not about an ordinary orchid, it's about something a little more strange and rare. I wanted the blackest orchid, and those aren't easy to find." The perfume is luxurious and the product range includes Eau de Parfum in 50 ml (at US$90) and 100 ml (at US$135) bottles, and a limited edition of 5,000 15 ml bottles of Parfum at US$600. The distribution is limited.
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Notes
Top
SpicesAldehydesFruity NotesBergamot
Heart
CarnationTuberoseNarcissusGardeniaOrris RootJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base
OakmossBenzoinMyrrhIncenseAmberSandalwoodLeatherPatchouli
Accords
Amber
100%
Warm spicy
91%
White floral
65%
Woody
60%
Balsamic
57%
Earthy
53%
Performance
LongevityEternal
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Gianni Versace by Versace is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women. Gianni Versace was launched in 1981. Top notes are Spices, Aldehydes, Fruity Notes and Bergamot; middle notes are Carnation, Tuberose, Narcissus, Gardenia, Orris Root, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Oakmoss, Benzoin, Myrrh, Incense, Amber, Sandalwood, Leather and Patchouli.
Notes in Common
30% sharedShared (9)
GardeniaJasmineBergamotSpicesFruity NotesPatchouliIncenseAmberSandalwood
Only in Black Orchid
TruffleBlack CurrantYlang-YlangMandarin OrangeAmalfi LemonOrchidLotusMexican chocolateVanilleVetiverWhite Musk
Only in Gianni Versace
AldehydesCarnationTuberoseNarcissusOrris RootLily-of-the-ValleyOakmossBenzoinMyrrhLeather
Rating
3.88vs4.26
Ratings
32,851vs328
Concentration
EDPvs
Launch Year
2006vs1981
Which should I buy?
Gianni Versace is the community's favourite of the two.
- Gianni Versace is rated higher by the community: 4.26 from 328 ratings, against 3.88 from 32,851.
- Longevity votes lean "long lasting" for Black Orchid and "eternal" for Gianni Versace.
- Sillage is comparable: "strong" is the most common vote for both.
- Both are voted best for winter and fall.
- Tom Ford is a luxury house (typically $250+), while Versace is mid-range (typically $40–100).
Buy Gianni Versace if you want the higher-rated option; pick Black Orchid if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.