Advantages: Interesting attempt Disadvantages: Feels synthetic, expensive, there are similar better value scents
...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 designer and ... ...golden carton with the small black square label so the colours have been inverted. === The fragrance === '''Top notes:''' blackcurrant, black gardenia, mandarin orange, lemon, jasmine, ylang-ylang, bergamot The opening notes of Black Orchid are a mixture of fruity and floral notes that smell like a blend of zesty fruit and ground spices with a hint of dark chocolate and altogether give a fresh oriental feel. These notes were immediately familiar ...
lillamarta 05.03.2009 (07.03.2009)
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Tom Ford Black Orchid Eau de Parfum
Advantages: long lasting and distinctive Disadvantages: Expensive and availability
I first smelt Tom Ford Black Orchid EDP in 2007 there was a small sample in the pages of a well known glossy magazine the sample was the kind that is a small piece of scent soaked gauze which I had rubbed on my wrist and then placed in my handbag I immediately loved the distinctive aroma and had to have a bottle!
I remember searching every department store to no avail and in the end I had to order it online and I think at the time I got a real bargain ...
paulaelizabeth 22.09.2009
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful Review of Tom Ford Black Orchid Eau de Parfum