Black Orchid by Tom Ford: Perfume Review / Fragrance Review

Katie Puckrik smells Black Orchid by Tom Ford
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Tom Ford Black Orchid hits ya with a syrupy, almost fermented mix of mushroomy chocolate and berries. The oozy over-ripeness peaks with a cheesy note before it softens to leather. Way to make an entrance!

Real black orchids naturally have a sweet, cocoa-vanilla scent, and it's no wonder that they inspired this debauched concoction. But ten minutes in, Black Orchid lightens up into something a little aquatic. I smell the shadow of pineapple, which vibrates between sweetness and piss.

This reminds me that Tom Ford's input on Black Orchid was to request that it "smell like a man's crotch". All I can say is that Tom's had his nose in some pretty high-class groins, because this thing is a million miles away from a party in a public toilet.

This eau de parfum keeps getting more watery and floral as it lifts off the skin. After it settles in, it thins out to low-key woodiness. It pretty much blows its wad at the top.

Overall, Black Orchid is bold and pleasingly weird. It's an oceanic oriental that makes an exotic evening scent for the ladies, and a great non-clichéd choice for men. I'm Katie Puckrik, and I smell.

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[gail826]

smells like a man's crotch!!! omg u r hilarious!!! Luv yr reviews. I luv Black Orchid, one of my absolute favs

[KatiePuckrikSmells]

@gail826 It's a doozy!

[rttoronto]

Subscribed! awesome review

[KatiePuckrikSmells]

@rttoronto Thanks for your sub-lovin'!

[pascha120]

Despite the whole cheese, men's crotch and piss thing you've totally sold me on Black Orchid (or should I say BO) b/c I still want to try this!

I've only tried TF's Jasmine Rouge and White Suede so far but both have really hit the spot. After seeing your other reviews re Ford's scents I can't wait to try out more esp. this one.

Why oh why did they have to discontinue BO VdF though? VdF sounded right up my tuberose-loving alley. :(

[KatiePuckrikSmells]

@pascha120 Haha, you read through the lines, I thinkBlack Orchid is truly a fascinating and pleasing fragrance. I share your dismay over Black Orchid Voile de Fleur being discontinued. That was *such* a beautiful perfume.

[NYCbound11]

You describe scent so beautifully. I can watch your vids all day just to hear what you come up with.

[forteatwo]

Your reviews are not only useful, but incredibly hilarious. I don't know how you keep a straight face. :)

[KatiePuckrikSmells]

@thedamgame It's for both men and women.

[thedamgame]

IS IT FOR MEN OR WOMEN???

I GUESS ITS FOR MEN

[jadorechanel19]

Hehe everyone has such a strong opinion about this video/fragrance. I used to HATE this scent with a passion, but as I've gotten more confident with myself, I've grow to love it.

[KatiePuckrikSmells]

@forteatwo Happy to hear the reviews are hitting the spot.