Fragrance comparison

Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle vs Black Orchid

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 26 Oct 2026 33,366 ratings analysed

Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle

Mugler

4.041,863 votes

Rank #2,846 GreenWhite Floral

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25%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Black Orchid

Tom Ford · 2006

3.8531,503 votes

Rank #460 Warm SpicyEarthy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Orchid takes 4 of 7 categories.

Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle
Choose it for a green and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Black Orchid
Choose it for a warm spicy and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle3/7

Black Orchid4/7

Ratings & consensus: Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle
Community sentiment: Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle
Longevity: Black Orchid
Sillage & projection: Black Orchid
Value for money: Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle
Versatility: Black Orchid
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Black Orchid

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum SensuelleMugler

Black OrchidTom Ford

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 1,863 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

3.85/ 5 · 31,503 votes

Have 55%Had 17%Want 28%

Category winnerAura Mugler Eau de Parfum SensuelleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

41%Like

9%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

1,863 votes

50%Love

9%Like

6%Ok

21%Dislike

14%Hate

Share of community votes

Category winnerAura Mugler Eau de Parfum SensuelleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityBlack Orchid

SillageBlack Orchid

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value45

Category winnerAura Mugler Eau de Parfum SensuelleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

white floral90%

warm spicy80%

musky70%

powdery60%

woody50%

warm spicy100%

earthy85%

woody84%

sweet76%

amber67%

patchouli64%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

GardeniaCinnamon Leaf

Heart2-4 hrs

Green Notes

Base6-8+ hrs

White MuskSandalwood

Top

TruffleGardeniaBlack CurrantYlang-YlangJasmineBergamotMandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

OrchidSpicesGardeniaFruity NotesYlang-YlangJasmineLotus

Base

Mexican chocolatePatchouliVanilleIncenseAmberSandalwoodVetiverWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesGardenia, White Musk and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter39

Day100

Night47

Spring25

Summer15

Fall83

Winter100

Day29

Night100

Category winnerBlack OrchidMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex7

Women92

Casual 35%Work 30%Date 24%Party 11%

Men12

Unisex56

Women32

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,846

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews160

Overall rank#460

PerfumerDavid Apel

Launched2006

Reviews1,594

Category winnerBlack OrchidHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle reframes the polarizing green jungle DNA of the original line into something softer, creamier, and noticeably warmer on skin. The first spray releases a brisk flash of alcohol and crunchy green leaves before the floral core emerges. Gardenia dominates the early stages with a lush, m…

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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, Fr…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle or Black Orchid?

Black Orchid takes 4 of 7 categories. Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle is rated 4.04/5 from 1,863 votes; Black Orchid is rated 3.85/5 from 31,503 votes. Choose Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle for a green and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Black Orchid for a warm spicy and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle or Black Orchid?

Black Orchid lasts longest (Black Orchid 83/100, Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle or Black Orchid?

Black Orchid projects furthest (Black Orchid 75/100, Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle and Black Orchid smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Gardenia, White Musk and Sandalwood.

Is Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle or Black Orchid better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Orchid is the stronger pick. Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle suits daytime wear; Black Orchid suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle and Black Orchid?

Aura Mugler Eau de Parfum Sensuelle has top notes of Gardenia and Cinnamon Leaf, heart notes of Green Notes, a base of White Musk and Sandalwood. Black Orchid has top notes of Truffle, Gardenia, Black Currant and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Orchid, Spices, Gardenia and Fruity Notes, a base of Mexican chocolate, Patchouli, Vanille and Incense.