Tom Ford Velvet Orchid

Tom Ford Velvet Orchid was released in September 2014, an amber floral that is an update on the classic Tom Ford Black Orchid (originally released in 2006).  Created by perfumers Yann Vasnier, Calice Becker, Shyamala Maisondieu and Antoine Maisondieu.  

Tom Ford Velvet Orchid is ridiculously sexy and classy. It is softer than the original Black Orchid, it is warmer, cozier, it wraps around you like velvet pajamas. And you will love that rum in there. Very reminiscent of the big '80s perfumes.

Notes of bergamot, rum, honey, orchid, Turkish rose oil, jasmine, a new accord of purple orchid grown in the wilds of the southern Brazilian coast, orange blossom, rose absolute, narcissus, hyacinth, heliotrope, Peru balsam, myrrh, labdanum, sandalwood, suede and vanilla. This is the edp, eau de parfum.

Reviews of Tom Ford Velvet Orchid

From Kafkaesque - "As a whole, Velvet Orchid is lighter, softer, gentler, and much sweeter than Black Orchid."

Fragrantica - "The absolute CHOKEHOLD this scent has on me is crazy especially because I use to hate this scent when I was younger. Its just so intoxicating, seductive, smooth, different, expensive smelling. I love that its a dark scent but its not going to offend anyone. This is one of the only scents where when I wear it I dont sit there trying to sniff out all the notes, I just close my eyes and truly enjoy it. I love also wearing it to bed and waking up to the faint smell of it all around me."

Fragrantica - "Velvet Orchid is such a complex, but alluring scent. In the opening, that Rum(Succan absolute) starts out very strong and spicy, and is immediately joined by a mildly sweet & warm honey note, calming down the Rum. There are definitely some white florals at play here that hide in the background, but they're very difficult to decipher. What Iove about this is how the Rose creeps into this composition so smoothly and trade places with the Rum, leaving me with prominent Rose & Honey combo. A balsamic, warm, and gentle Vanilla accompanies this composition into the dry down. I could not detect any citrus notes, which I'm glad. I think a prominent citrus note wouldve ruined this fragrance."

Fragrantica - "It is my night time fragrance, my feeling fancy fragrance. My most complimented fragrance as well. She is a gothic enchantress to me. I dabble in the goth scene but I never was a fan of patchouli and incense bombs or strong in-your-face roses that are so common amongst us. Yet, this kind of embodies the mystery for me, without making it too obvious. Velvet Orchid is very sweet and boozy upon first spraying her but that goes away quicker than I ever thought possible in a fragrance. After that, she is quite linear. She turns into soft, velvety, nondescript flowers, with vanilla and myrrh backing them up. It is a love for me. Will keep buying her until I go bankrupt."

Fragrantica - "Gosh this is gorgeous. Sweet rum plus creamy and resinous nuances. It's got that heavy Tom Ford DNA (spray in moderation), smells super luxurious, warm, and sexy, but not overly feminine. Personally can't imagine this as an everyday scent on myself, but I am definitely gonna wear this to winter galas and champagne-filled Christmas parties. :) Not a safe blind buy though so make sure to test before purchasing."