Black Orchid Oud
“Black Orchid Oud by Tom Ford is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women”
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Respected, if divisive — a warm spicy, woody composition with a earthy undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear, leaning feminine.
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Black Orchid Oud by Tom Ford was launched in 2012 and crafted by the renowned perfumer Calice Becker. This Oriental Woody fragrance for women opens with a warm spicy accord that gives way to a rich, earthy heart of patchouli and oud. The base notes of vanilla and powdery musk add depth and warmth, creating an enveloping scent that is both seductive and complex.
The combination of these elements makes Black Orchid Oud a true statement piece — a fragrance that draws on the opulent richness of oud while grounding it in the earthy warmth of patchouli and vanilla. The result is a composition that feels both luxurious and intimate, an invitation to explore its layers throughout the day.
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How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply this fragrance with two sprays to capture its full depth. The spicy and woody notes will unfold gradually over time, so give it at least half an hour for the base notes to fully integrate. It pairs well with other musky or woody scents but avoid layering with overly sweet fragrances that might overpower its complex nuances.
Calice Becker
Founding perfumer · 103 fragrances · French
Calice Asancheyev-Becker is a French master perfumer and director of Givaudan Perfumery School. As of 2018 she was president of the International Society of Perfume Creators.
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About the Brand
Tom Ford
Modern luxury with unapologetic confidence
Tom Ford's fragrance line embodies contemporary glamour and sensuality. Known for rich, bold compositions that challenge conventional boundaries, the brand delivers both wearable signatures and daring Private Blend creations.
Designer Tom Ford
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The story behind the bottle.
The quiet intimacy of an evening spent in a dimly lit room, where the scent of warm spices and rich woods creates a cocoon of comfort.
Fig. 01 — Black Orchid Oud, Tom Ford
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