Fragrance comparison

Orchid Noir vs Black Orchid

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 31,596 ratings analysed

Orchid Noir

Just Jack

3.8893 votes

Rank #13,264 Warm SpicyAmber

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56%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Black Orchid

Tom Ford · 2006

3.8531,503 votes

Rank #470 Warm SpicyEarthy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Orchid takes 5 of 7 categories.

Orchid Noir
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
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 Noir2/7

Black Orchid5/7

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

Orchid NoirJust Jack

Black OrchidTom Ford

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 93 votes

Have 62%Had 15%Want 23%

3.85/ 5 · 31,503 votes

Have 55%Had 17%Want 28%

Category winnerBlack OrchidRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

41%Like

13%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

93 votes

50%Love

9%Like

6%Ok

21%Dislike

14%Hate

Share of community votes

Category winnerOrchid NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityBlack Orchid

SillageBlack Orchid

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value45

Category winnerOrchid NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

fruity84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

balsamic61%

warm spicy100%

earthy85%

woody84%

sweet76%

amber67%

patchouli64%

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

Black CurrantBergamotYlang-YlangOrange

Heart

Spicy NotesFruity NotesJasmineGardenia

Base

PatchouliIncenseAmberVanillaMusk

Top

TruffleGardeniaBlack CurrantYlang-YlangJasmineBergamotMandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

OrchidSpicesGardeniaFruity NotesYlang-YlangJasmineLotus

Base

Mexican chocolatePatchouliVanilleIncenseAmberSandalwoodVetiverWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Fruity Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer24

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring25

Summer15

Fall83

Winter100

Day29

Night100

Category winnerBlack OrchidMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men16

Unisex64

Women20

Men12

Unisex56

Women32

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,264

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#470

PerfumerDavid Apel

Launched2006

Reviews1,594

Category winnerBlack OrchidHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Orchid Noir or Black Orchid?

Black Orchid takes 5 of 7 categories. Orchid Noir is rated 3.88/5 from 93 votes; Black Orchid is rated 3.85/5 from 31,503 votes. Choose Orchid Noir for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Black Orchid for a warm spicy and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Orchid Noir or Black Orchid?

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

Which projects more, Orchid Noir or Black Orchid?

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

Do Orchid Noir and Black Orchid smell similar?

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

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

For summer, Orchid Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Orchid Noir is the stronger pick. Black Orchid suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Orchid Noir and Black Orchid?

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. 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.