Score

81/100

Tom Ford

Velvet Orchid

2014Antoine Maisondieu, Calice Becker, Shyamala Maisondieu, Yann Vasnier

“Honey, rum, and black orchid — Velvet Orchid's intoxicating night-out, evening-only.”

floral

sweet

powdery

The lighter, more floral 2014 sibling to Black Orchid — Antoine Maisondieu's launch in Tom Ford's Signature line, the brighter feminine answer to Black Orchid's darkness. Rum and honey at the top, an orchid heart, settling on a vanilla drydown. A fall and winter evening fragrance.

$120–$250

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The take

What works

●Honeyed rum and warm vanilla — winter date-night perfected
●Multi-faceted floral that earns the Tom Ford price

Trade-offs

●Redundant if you own Black Orchid
●Myrrh dries it out for some wearers

Notes

Top

Mid

Base

Performance

Longevity

6–8 hours

Projection

Across a table

Sillage

Strong trail

Fit

Best in fall and winter, at night. Leans feminine.

When

Spring, 39%
Summer, 19%
Fall, 97%, best
Winter, 96%, best
Day, 54%
Night, 100%, best

Occasions

Date nightNight outSpecial occasion

Gender

Leans feminine

Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Velvet Orchid smell similar to?

Closest matches in our database: Gucci Gucci Guilty Eau de Parfum Intense Pour Femme (62%), Tom Ford Tom Ford Black Orchid (50%), Gucci Gucci Guilty Absolu de Parfum Pour Femme (83%). Share scent family rather than DNA — not identical, but neighbors.

How long does Velvet Orchid last?

6–8 hours on most skin (good longevity) with heavy sillage.

When should you wear Velvet Orchid?

Velvet Orchid is best in fall and winter, at night. It suits date nights, nights out, and special occasions.

Is Velvet Orchid worth it?

At $120–$250, yes for this tier. Honeyed rum and warm vanilla — winter date-night perfected. Multi-faceted floral that earns the Tom Ford price.