Black Orchid vs Black Origami
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
75%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Orchid takes 4 of 7 categories.
Black OrchidChoose it for a warm spicy and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Black OrigamiChoose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Black Orchid4/7
Black Origami3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Black Origami
- Community sentiment
- Black Origami
- Longevity
- Black Orchid
- Sillage & projection
- Black Orchid
- Value for money
- Black Origami
- 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
Black OrchidTom FordBlack OrigamiMaison AlhambraWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 31,503 votes
Have 55%Had 17%Want 28%
4.17/ 5 · 240 votes
Have 57%Had 8%Want 35%
Category winnerBlack OrigamiRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
9%Like
6%Ok
21%Dislike
14%Hate
Share of community votes
44%Love
38%Like
9%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
240 votes
Category winnerBlack OrigamiMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlack Orchid
SillageBlack Orchid
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlack OrigamiBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
earthy85%
woody84%
sweet76%
amber67%
patchouli64%
warm spicy100%
sweet92%
earthy84%
woody77%
floral69%
amber61%
Scent match75%Very similar · both warm spicy, earthy and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
TruffleGardeniaBlack CurrantYlang-YlangJasmineBergamotMandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon
Heart
OrchidSpicesGardeniaFruity NotesYlang-YlangJasmineLotus
Base
Mexican chocolatePatchouliVanilleIncenseAmberSandalwoodVetiverWhite Musk
Top
TruffleGardeniaJasmineYlang YlangCassisTangerineBergamotItalian Lemon
Heart
OrchidSpicy NotesFruity NotesLotus
Base
ChocolatePatchouliVanillaAmberIncenseSandalwoodWhite MuskVetiver
InformationalShared notesTruffle, Gardenia, Jasmine and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring25
Summer15
Fall83
Winter100
Day29
Night100
Spring46
Summer20
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerBlack OrchidMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#470
PerfumerDavid Apel
Launched2006
Reviews1,594
Overall rank#4,419
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews37
Category winnerBlack OrchidHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack 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…
Reviews →Black Origami by Maison Alhambra is a bold, dark floral scent designed for evening wear. It layers rich truffle and gardenia over a complex base of chocolate, patchouli, and incense. This composition creates a dense, earthy aroma that suits cooler weather. It leans unisex, offering a sophisticated alternative for thos…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Black Orchid or Black Origami?
Black Orchid takes 4 of 7 categories. Black Orchid is rated 3.85/5 from 31,503 votes; Black Origami is rated 4.17/5 from 240 votes. Choose Black Orchid for a warm spicy and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Black Origami for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Black Orchid or Black Origami?
Black Orchid lasts longest (Black Orchid 83/100, Black Origami 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Orchid or Black Origami?
Black Orchid projects furthest (Black Orchid 75/100, Black Origami 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Orchid and Black Origami smell similar?
Very similar: a 75% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, earthy and sweet accords. Common notes include Truffle, Gardenia, Jasmine and Bergamot.
Is Black Orchid or Black Origami better for summer or winter?
For summer, Black Origami is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Orchid is the stronger pick. Black Orchid suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Orchid and Black Origami?
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. Black Origami has top notes of Truffle, Gardenia, Jasmine and Ylang Ylang, heart notes of Orchid, Spicy Notes, Fruity Notes and Lotus, a base of Chocolate, Patchouli, Vanilla and Amber.
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