Perfume Review: Black Orchid by Tom Ford

Posted by admin on October 31, 2009

Katie Puckrik smells Black Orchid by Tom Ford
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Transcript:
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. Capiche?

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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25 Responses to “Perfume Review: Black Orchid by Tom Ford”

  1. karankimmx says:

    i can’t tell if you …
    i can’t tell if you like it or not haha, very sarcastic; but i love all your reviews so catchy, visual and lots of “imagery” and fun.

  2. SandraLondon63 says:

    I like this …
    I like this fragance a lot. I love your channel and I am glad I found it. You are a very beautiful lady with great taste and knowledge of perfumes. Thanks for creating these videos!

  3. melikeyyeah says:

    Tom Ford is a …
    Tom Ford is a really weird dude, that’s for sure.

  4. KatiePuckrikSmells says:

    My only technique …
    My only technique is repetition. Smell enough different perfumes with sandalwood or iris, and you begin to recognize it when you come across it.

    And reading all the wonderful perfume blogs and writers out there is so educational and inspiring, too.

  5. dukitoo says:

    Yeah! I know, …
    Yeah! I know, everyday I try very hard to train myself smelling every possible smell, but come on!! you know there are some secrets you use, and a kind of techniques to keep smells in your mind!

  6. KatiePuckrikSmells says:

    Your own nose can …
    Your own nose can teach you. Just put a little consciousness into your everyday smelling – all smells: food, nature, people, perfume. You’ll start to make connections, and to be able to remember them. It’s all about where you put your focus. And how much a “fume-nerd” you are!

  7. dukitoo says:

    Oh my Gosh!! …
    Oh my Gosh!! CHOCOLATE!!! Katie what a perfum!! And I love how do you describe and use those technical words of an absolute nose! Could you teach me please? =)

  8. KatiePuckrikSmells says:

    Angel is all about …
    Angel is all about the chocolate/cotton candy/patchouli, and while Black Orchid has a chocolate note, it’s more restrained, and blended with florals. Black Orchid isn’t as loud and penetrating as Angel, and not as “edible”.

  9. KatiePuckrikSmells says:

    Thanks, lindashila!
    Thanks, lindashila!

  10. KatiePuckrikSmells says:

    I’d heard MJ was a …
    I’d heard MJ was a perfume lover, but didn’t know this was his favorite.

  11. KatiePuckrikSmells says:

    lol
    lol

  12. KatiePuckrikSmells says:

    If you liked it, …
    If you liked it, trust your nose!

  13. KatiePuckrikSmells says:

    Hi Patrick! I’ve …
    Hi Patrick! I’ve seen Black Orchid in both men’s and women’s fragrance sections, so I think it is sold as a shared fragrance.

  14. KatiePuckrikSmells says:

    lol!
    lol!

  15. Th3lite says:

    I’m confused on …
    I’m confused on what this colon smells like! LOL you described so many things!

  16. 77katrine says:

    sounds a little …
    sounds a little like Angel.

  17. mpicky says:

    Love it!
    Love it!

  18. tadcoughenour says:

    Can’t wait to smell …
    Can’t wait to smell like sweetness and piss….or my own high-class GROIN. Love you Katie!!!!

    Tell your pals about AVE. 43 the Series…also on YOUTUBE!

  19. brianbarrtt says:

    Hahaha! I LOVE this …
    Hahaha! I LOVE this! Thanks Katie! Smelling like a man’s crotch never seemed this appealing! Mmmm…

  20. MissSkeletor says:

    MMM how I love a …
    MMM how I love a good crotch scent. Thanks Katie!

  21. lipstickaddict86 says:

    ahhh YES I’ve been …
    ahhh YES I’ve been waiting for this review! This is one of my favourite scents to wear…thanks for nailing the description down pat, it was fun to watch your input!

  22. bmsnob says:

    You get better w/ …
    You get better w/ each vid

  23. NvrSettle says:

    HAHAHA. Do you …
    HAHAHA. Do you write erotic novels? You’d be great at that. I love this review. I have to sniff this now.

  24. 4032111 says:

    Hilarious! You do …
    Hilarious! You do have a way with words. I don’t think Black Orchid’s for me…

  25. jasminutza says:

    i simplly love ur …
    i simplly love ur way with words!
    u have such a nice way to describe a parfume!:X<3