Black Orchid vs Etheria
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
17%scent match
Clearly different
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 ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
EtheriaChoose it for a vanilla and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Black Orchid4/7
Etheria3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Black Orchid
- Community sentiment
- Etheria
- Longevity
- Black Orchid
- Sillage & projection
- Black Orchid
- Value for money
- Etheria
- Versatility
- Etheria
- 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 FordEtheriaOnceWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 31,503 votes
Have 55%Had 17%Want 28%
3.83/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 36%Had 14%Want 50%
Category winnerBlack OrchidRating 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
48%Love
17%Like
7%Ok
24%Dislike
3%Hate
29 votes
Category winnerEtheriaMost 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 winnerEtheriaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
earthy85%
woody84%
sweet76%
amber67%
patchouli64%
vanilla100%
rose92%
fruity84%
amber77%
white floral69%
musky61%
Scent match17%Clearly different · both amber
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
Black CurrantNashi PearMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
Turkish RoseGardeniaOudIncense
Base
VanillaTonka BeanMuskWoody NotesAmber
InformationalShared notesGardenia, Black Currant, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange. 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
Spring71
Summer29
Fall100
Winter88
Day100
Night75
Category winnerEtheriaMost 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#45,138
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
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 →Etheria by Once opens with a sharp, fruity burst of black currant and crisp nashi pear. As it settles, a dense core of Turkish rose and incense emerges, adding weight and depth. The dry-down relies on a creamy vanilla and tonka base, making it a reliable pick for cooler autumn days or an evening out when you want a ri…
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 Etheria?
Black Orchid takes 4 of 7 categories. Black Orchid is rated 3.85/5 from 31,503 votes; Etheria is rated 3.83/5 from 29 votes. Choose Black Orchid for a warm spicy and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Etheria for a vanilla and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Orchid or Etheria?
Black Orchid lasts longest (Black Orchid 83/100, Etheria 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Orchid or Etheria?
Black Orchid projects furthest (Black Orchid 75/100, Etheria 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Orchid and Etheria smell similar?
Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Black Currant, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange.
Is Black Orchid or Etheria better for summer or winter?
For summer, Etheria is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Orchid is the stronger pick. Black Orchid suits evening wear; Etheria suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Orchid and Etheria?
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. Etheria has top notes of Black Currant, Nashi Pear, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Gardenia, Oud and Incense, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Musk and Woody Notes.
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