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Tom Ford Black Orchid vs Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours
Oud 24 Hours 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
Dark ChocolateMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
Spicy NotesFruity NotesGardeniaJasmineYlang-Ylang
Base
PatchouliAgarwood (Oud)SandalwoodIncenseAmber
Accords
Warm spicy
100%
Woody
74%
Sweet
66%
Chocolate
63%
Amber
62%
Patchouli
59%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Oud 24 Hours by Ard Al Zaafaran is a Oriental fragrance for women and men. Top notes are Dark Chocolate, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot; middle notes are Spicy Notes, Fruity Notes, Gardenia, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang; base notes are Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Incense and Amber.
Notes in Common
43% sharedShared (10)
GardeniaYlang-YlangJasmineBergamotMandarin OrangeFruity NotesPatchouliIncenseAmberSandalwood
Only in Black Orchid
TruffleBlack CurrantAmalfi LemonOrchidSpicesLotusMexican chocolateVanilleVetiverWhite Musk
Only in Oud 24 Hours
Dark ChocolateSpicy NotesAgarwood (Oud)
Rating
3.88vs4.12
Ratings
32,851vs1,537
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Which should I buy?
Oud 24 Hours is the community's favourite of the two.
- Oud 24 Hours is rated higher by the community: 4.12 from 1,537 ratings, against 3.88 from 32,851.
- Longevity votes for both lean "long lasting".
- Sillage votes lean "strong" for Black Orchid versus "moderate" for Oud 24 Hours.
- Both are voted best for winter and fall.
- Tom Ford is a luxury house (typically $250+), while Ard Al Zaafaran is budget (typically under $40).
Buy Oud 24 Hours if you want the higher-rated option; pick Black Orchid if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.