How does Velvet Orchid differ from Black Orchid?

Velvet Orchid is brighter and more floral, built on honey, rose and citrus. Black Orchid is darker, with truffle and patchouli. Velvet Orchid is generally considered the easier, softer wear.

Is it more floral or more oriental?

It is an oriental floral. The floral heart of rose, narcissus, hyacinth and heliotrope sits over honey and warm musky woods, so it reads sweet and rich rather than fresh.

How long does it last?

As an eau de parfum, it typically lasts most of a day on skin. Expect it to linger longer on fabric.

Is it suitable for daytime wear?

It can be worn by day, but the honey and woods make it heavier than a fresh daytime scent. Many prefer it for evenings and cooler weather.

Is it marketed to women only?

Tom Ford lists it as a women's fragrance, though the sweet floral-woody profile is worn by anyone who likes that style.

One full-size 3.4 oz eau de parfum spray bottle.

What do buyers say about the Velvet Orchid by Tom Ford for Women - 3.4 oz EDP Spray?

Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 32 ratings.

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Velvet Orchid by Tom Ford for Women - 3.4 oz EDP Spray

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Our take on the Velvet Orchid by Tom Ford for Women - 3.4 oz EDP Spray

Velvet Orchid is Tom Ford's oriental floral eau de parfum, a softer, honeyed sibling to Black Orchid. It opens with bergamot, mandarin and orange, moves through rose, narcissus, hyacinth and heliotrope, and settles into honey, succan and warm musky woods. The 3.4 oz spray is a full-size bottle for people who want a rich, sweet floral with depth rather than a light daytime scent. Against Black Orchid it reads brighter and more floral, with less truffle and patchouli darkness.

Best forEvening and cold-weather wearFans of Black Orchid who want something softerSweet floral and honey scent loversGifting a full-size designer fragrance

Pros

Rich honeyed floral with warm woody depth
Long wear typical of an eau de parfum
Full 3.4 oz spray bottle
Softer and more floral than Black Orchid
Bergamot and mandarin give a bright opening

Cons

Sweet honey can turn heavy in heat
Strong sillage may overwhelm close spaces
Not a light everyday scent
Orchid name suggests a soliflore; it is a complex blend

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Lowest price we've seen: $156.56 on Nov 14 at Walmart. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 14.

What reviewers say

4.6 / 532 ratings

Rated 4.6 out of 5 across 32 ratings, owners describe it as a warm, sweet floral with good staying power. Many compare it to Black Orchid and prefer its softer, more feminine character.

What people mention

LongevityPraisedOwners say it lasts most of a day on skin and longer on clothing.
Scent profilePraisedReviewers describe a honeyed floral with warm woods and a bright citrus opening.
SweetnessMixedSome find the honey note rich and appealing; others find it cloying.
StrengthMixedA few sprays go far, which some like and others find overpowering.
ComparisonPraisedMany say it is softer and more floral than Black Orchid.

About the Velvet Orchid by Tom Ford for Women - 3.4 oz EDP Spray

Velvet Orchid by Tom Ford is an Eau de Parfum for women, sold in a 3.4 oz spray bottle. Tom Ford launched it in 2006.

It is an oriental floral fragrance. Its notes include bergamot, mandarin, succan, honey, orange, rose, narcissus, hyacinth, and heliotrope.

Brand: Tom Ford
Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Volume: 3.4 oz
Form: Spray
Scent family: Floral, Fruity, Musky, Woody & Earthy, Oriental, Warm & Spicy
Notes: Bergamot, mandarin, succan, honey, orange, rose, narcissus, hyacinth, heliotrope
Launched: 2006
Age group: Adult
Packaging: Full size
Pack quantity: 1

Specifications

shape: 3.4 ozSource
size: 3.4 ozSource
clothing_size: 3.4 OZ.Source
color: OtherSource
Scent: BergamotSource

Questions and answers

How does Velvet Orchid differ from Black Orchid?: Velvet Orchid is brighter and more floral, built on honey, rose and citrus. Black Orchid is darker, with truffle and patchouli. Velvet Orchid is generally considered the easier, softer wear.
Is it more floral or more oriental?: It is an oriental floral. The floral heart of rose, narcissus, hyacinth and heliotrope sits over honey and warm musky woods, so it reads sweet and rich rather than fresh.
How long does it last?: As an eau de parfum, it typically lasts most of a day on skin. Expect it to linger longer on fabric.
Is it suitable for daytime wear?: It can be worn by day, but the honey and woods make it heavier than a fresh daytime scent. Many prefer it for evenings and cooler weather.
Is it marketed to women only?: Tom Ford lists it as a women's fragrance, though the sweet floral-woody profile is worn by anyone who likes that style.
What is in the box?: One full-size 3.4 oz eau de parfum spray bottle.
Where is the Velvet Orchid by Tom Ford for Women - 3.4 oz EDP Spray cheapest?: At Walmart, for $156.56, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Velvet Orchid by Tom Ford for Women - 3.4 oz EDP Spray?: Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 32 ratings.