Fragrance comparison

Black Orchid vs Orchid Noir

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 31,596 ratings analysed

5 wins

Black Orchid

Tom Ford · 2006

3.8531,503 votes

Rank #470 Warm SpicyEarthy

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56%scent match

Closely related

Orchid Noir

Just Jack

3.8893 votes

Rank #13,264 Warm SpicyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Orchid takes 5 of 7 categories.

Black Orchid
Choose it for a warm spicy and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Orchid Noir
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Black Orchid5/7

Orchid Noir2/7

Ratings & consensus: Black Orchid
Community sentiment: Orchid Noir
Longevity: Black Orchid
Sillage & projection: Black Orchid
Value for money: Orchid Noir
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 Ford

Orchid NoirJust Jack

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 31,503 votes

Have 55%Had 17%Want 28%

3.88/ 5 · 93 votes

Have 62%Had 15%Want 23%

Category winnerBlack OrchidRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

9%Like

6%Ok

21%Dislike

14%Hate

Share of community votes

33%Love

41%Like

13%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

93 votes

Category winnerOrchid NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityBlack Orchid

SillageBlack Orchid

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value85

Category winnerOrchid NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

earthy85%

woody84%

sweet76%

amber67%

patchouli64%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

fruity84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

balsamic61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both warm spicy, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TruffleGardeniaBlack CurrantYlang-YlangJasmineBergamotMandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

OrchidSpicesGardeniaFruity NotesYlang-YlangJasmineLotus

Base

Mexican chocolatePatchouliVanilleIncenseAmberSandalwoodVetiverWhite Musk

Top

Black CurrantBergamotYlang-YlangOrange

Heart

Spicy NotesFruity NotesJasmineGardenia

Base

PatchouliIncenseAmberVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Black Currant, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer15

Fall83

Winter100

Day29

Night100

Spring53

Summer24

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBlack OrchidMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex56

Women32

Men16

Unisex64

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#470

PerfumerDavid Apel

Launched2006

Reviews1,594

Overall rank#13,264

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerBlack OrchidHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

Reviews →

Just Jack Orchid Noir offers a budget friendly alternative to high end dark floral fragrances. The scent centers on ylang-ylang and orange, paired with a heavy base of patchouli, amber, and vanilla. It is a warm option for cold winter nights.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black Orchid or Orchid Noir?

Black Orchid takes 5 of 7 categories. Black Orchid is rated 3.85/5 from 31,503 votes; Orchid Noir is rated 3.88/5 from 93 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 Orchid Noir for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Black Orchid or Orchid Noir?

Black Orchid lasts longest (Black Orchid 83/100, Orchid Noir 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Orchid or Orchid Noir?

Black Orchid projects furthest (Black Orchid 75/100, Orchid Noir 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Orchid and Orchid Noir smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Black Currant, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is Black Orchid or Orchid Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Orchid Noir 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 Orchid Noir?

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. Orchid Noir has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Orange, heart notes of Spicy Notes, Fruity Notes, Jasmine and Gardenia, a base of Patchouli, Incense, Amber and Vanilla.