Black Orchid vs Gold Edition
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Orchid takes 4 of 5 categories.
Black OrchidChoose it for a warm spicy and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Gold EditionChoose it for a earthy and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Black Orchid4/5
Gold Edition1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Black Orchid
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Black Orchid
- Sillage & projection
- Black Orchid
- Value for money
- Gold Edition
- Versatility
- Not scored
- 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 FordGold EditionPascal MorabitoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 31,503 votes
Have 55%Had 17%Want 28%
4.00/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 27%Had 10%Want 63%
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
40%Love
30%Like
20%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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 winnerGold EditionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
earthy85%
woody84%
sweet76%
amber67%
patchouli64%
earthy100%
sweet92%
floral84%
vanilla77%
warm spicy69%
woody61%
Scent match56%Closely related · both earthy, warm spicy 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
TruffleBergamotYlang-YlangCassis
Heart
OrchidFruity NotesLotus
Base
VanillaDark ChocolatePatchouliVetiver
InformationalShared notesTruffle, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot and Orchid. 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
Spring20
Summer40
Fall60
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#469
PerfumerDavid Apel
Launched2006
Reviews1,594
Overall rank#55,202
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →Gold Edition by Pascal Morabito opens with a sharp burst of truffle, bergamot, and cassis before settling into dark orchid and lotus. The dry-down leans heavy on patchouli, dark chocolate, and warm vanilla. It creates a dense, earthy floral profile built for cold evening air.
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 Gold Edition?
Black Orchid takes 4 of 5 categories. Black Orchid is rated 3.85/5 from 31,503 votes; Gold Edition is rated 4.00/5 from 10 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 Gold Edition for a earthy and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Orchid or Gold Edition?
Black Orchid lasts longest (Black Orchid 83/100, Gold Edition 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Orchid or Gold Edition?
Black Orchid projects furthest (Black Orchid 75/100, Gold Edition 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Orchid and Gold Edition smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Truffle, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot and Orchid.
Is Black Orchid or Gold Edition better for summer or winter?
Black Orchid suits evening wear; Gold Edition suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Orchid and Gold Edition?
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. Gold Edition has top notes of Truffle, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Cassis, heart notes of Orchid, Fruity Notes and Lotus, a base of Vanilla, Dark Chocolate, Patchouli and Vetiver.
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