Tom Ford - Black Orchid | Perfumer Reviews

[@maverickbull1909]

Here’s my take. Black Orchid is like an exotic animal. A viper that bites. A panther. A jet black peacock with purple and gold iridescent tail feathers. Essentially, it’s not for everyone. In fact, it’s not for most and that’s why I love it partly. It’s not the golden retriever scent crowd pleaser. It’s not the scent you wear because you want to be validated and loved, you wear it because you can validate and love yourself. No one else really matters. And if you don’t have that energy then don’t wear it. A lot of people online complain and whine about it because it scares them. Why? They’re basic. I don’t appreciate peoples reductive attempts to cage it and classify it. No, it doesn’t smell like a funeral home, or a goth girl, or a vampire. Wtf even is that? No you don’t just wear all black when it’s on. I’ve even read of people wearing it only on Halloween or only the month of October. Black orchid is not some costume party trick you put on to feel interesting for the first time in your life and then quickly remove as to not offend anyone or society. Black orchid is luxe. It’s GLAMOUR! This is the scent of a rock star, of a siren, of a rebel who knows how to fvck! Nothing geriatric about it and it’s not for minors. Black orchid knows how to fvck and it does it well whether that’s a person, the rules, or society. This is not the scent for prudes, squares, impotents, rule followers, insecure babies, anxious ppl, or wallflowers. Black orchid is powerful, offensive, alluring, luxurious, vulgar, sweet, warm, dark, brooding, sinister, passionate, raunchy, horny, and polarizing. And the incredible thing is that it evolves the longer you wear. It opens up more and more and more for those who prove themselves to him. Idk, wearing black orchid is like being fvcked really well and completely dominated in the best way while being covered in bodily fluids and goosebumps…

[@alexpersonallll]

Perfect description. Love it.

[@tuompo3071]

Ok retard

[@saram806]

Totally agree. It's sexual and a major turn on. So difficult to put into words. I'm a woman and I love wearing it.

[@Jesus-Christ-Is-Our-King]

Hahaha I love your comment. This is one of the most beautiful parfumes I have ever smelled and I just ordered it today.

[@kdkdkdbdkddn3]

Calm down bro, it's just a scent, not that deep, why you gotta be overdramatic 😂

[@mikekirby2085]

‘Side effects of Excellent Fragrances may include body warmth, tingling hair, and dancing hands. If side effects persist, spray Aventus everywhere to remove side effects.’

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

I do like Aventus. Im just a more dark, oriental, tobacco, chocolate person

[@christopherbird2739]

Aaron I think youd like initio side effect

[@karentaylorsmells]

@@christopherbird2739 well done you

[@jamesmaestro5390]

Only fragrances I’ve seen make you tingle…..Initio- side effect & this one, TF black orchid. I’d whole heartedly agree as I own both 👌🏻 Top notch juices!!!

[@joymonte5471]

😁😅🤣

[@yura__cool]

"Wear what you love and love what you wear" I agree 100%! Some solid advice Aaron!

[@zachhart3592]

I’m a big believer in wearing “winter scents” in the summer too, I don’t often like “summer” fragrances so I just wear dark, heavy ones in the summer too!

[@August28.]

Same here😀

[@joymonte5471]

Same here😜

[@conceitedminaj]

Agreed

[@Kinobambino]

I'm new to the fragrance game but that sounds like me

[@taylorrhodes1895]

Couldn’t agree more! If I really like a dark oriental, chypre, gourmand, etc fragrance I’m going to wear it whenever I want lol and not give a damn haha. Like you, I generally have a love for darker per se fragrances anyways so I’m just going to wear them whenever I feel like it 👍

[@issamalia3469]

My favorite of all time. A literal Masterpiece. Thanks for the nice review as always Aaron

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

My pleasure:)

[@cynthiaarrowsmith5709]

As soon as I smelled this the first time I knew it had to be mine. Such a different, dark, yet sweet smell. It’s intoxicating.

[@lewisszulc2723]

This fragrance is a masterpiece, love the way it changes on my skin throughout the day, and a bargain for what you’re getting out of it!

[@romarioseaton168]

I absolutely love this fragrance as well and performance and projection are wild!!! I can be smelled as i enter the building

[@MaeSekou]

Chevvi Antonio what are your favorites from the private blend collection

[@vanillinchillin743]

Stellar review, thank you. I also want to give props to your video unicorn. Your picture is so crisp in your videos. Absolutely adorable.

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

Video Unicorn is amazing at his job:)

[@judithbraun4854]

I received a sample of this when I was a teen and I adored it. Always wore black with it and huge statement earrings. Made me feel sexy, and unique (when all my friends wore ck one 🤣). Definitely need to get it again.

[@chiranjeevsingh9506]

Ck 😂

[@AbdElHmyd]

Extremely powerful. Performance is 15/10. I think only Xerxes would wear it.

[@Mirenoo]

My wife wears this fragrance.... I love it on her.... Its dark chocolate... Masterpiece

[@kennethwilliams8240]

Don't forget that wonderful truffle& violet note.

[@GS-bx5hd]

What an awesome take on this masterpiece! Black Orchid is, and always, will be an exotic scent reserved for the discerning. A favourite of a plethora of celebrities and royalty across the globe! A true masterpiece. 🎉

[@leandronicolas8848]

Nice to see you finally talk about this one! I've been curious ever since you mentioned it lots of videos ago. Spread the love for orientals!

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

Leandro Nicolas I love oriential perfume. Suits my skin

[@noel757]

Thank you for confirming why I love this complex scent so much.

[@JONATHAN-db2ry]

I just got this recently... And it's a stunner.... This may sound odd but the image this conjures is what a cocktail party in a funeral home would smell like. Love it... And you used the word brooding... Perfect. Thank you Aaron for the review

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

My pleasure. This is a perfect Gothic fragrance. I love it massively

[@cynthiaarrowsmith5709]

This is a great way of describing it.

[@maverickbull1909]

Have you ever been to a funeral home? Because this scent is nothing like that. You’re trying to box in and classify it’s darkness by connecting it to death, but not even real death, a sterile funeral home. Big mistake.

[@olivershields9677]

Aaron love love love black orchid!!. My dad used to wear this when I was young. The moment I smell it it brings me fond memories of him... o wear it to sleep sometimes just to feel comfy 😍

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

I love that Oliver. Thank you for sharing.

[@olivershields9677]

Aaron Terence Hughes no problem... the greatest thing about fragrances is one smell evokes so many memories so vividly

[@MrDamburger]

Beautiful review as Always Aaron, you are such a beautiful human being. I am a 23year old male and I wear this alot on cooler days, its stunning and lasts on me soo long

[@sherkhanftw7579]

Would you recommend buying it.

[@MrDamburger]

@@sherkhanftw7579 definitely, goes quite chcoolatey on males

[@sherkhanftw7579]

@@MrDamburger Sounds delicious.

[@vikramgajeelee9999]

Excellent review Aaron. As usual your calm and expression are superb. Keep it up. VG from Mauritius.

[@shoegal7]

Oh yes! This gorgeous concoction is my signature fragrance, I adore it.

[@mpclive5693]

LEYKIS 101!!!

[@omomo202]

If I had to keep only ONE fragrance, this would be it! I have always loved this and it suits my body chemistry perfectly. My #1 of all time!

[@mgee1723]

Same

[@smolbs890]

First 30 mins of the smell might be hit or miss for some ppl as you can see from most KZbinr reviews. But rest assure, the dry down smell after a few hours is one of the best perfumes out there. And on the bright side it’s very strong and last long so it’s quite savvy than other expensive perfumes

[@Jesus-Christ-Is-Our-King]

This is a masterpiece fragrance. I just ordered it today because after I smelled it the first time I couldn’t stop thinking about the scent, it is so beautiful.

[@11Pyze]

Bought this the other day, coming in mail on Monday. Can’t wait.

[@jonmichael02302]

Another spot on review... I feel your frustration, of the constant nitpicking. "Aaron Hughes doesn't know this or that, does this too much & not enough of that" e.t.c... I find myself in these Facebook groups fighting back & arguing with these haters & realized it's a pointless battle. No matter how much love you give, haters will hate & nothing you do will ever be enough. Just know you are loved by many my brother & everything about you is perfect! You're the fastest growing channel I've ever seen on KZbin for reason!

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

John please dont engage with these anti unicorn idiots. They are very jealous, basic and broken. Just leave them to be dark and hateful. Nothing I do will make them happy. Not that charity work, Not the staff I am starting to employ and take out of unemployment benefits. Or even the way a indepantant British house is breaking through all the mainstream.I will bring back cosmetic manufacturing to the UK. NONE of this is good enough. There way is not mine. My ethos is happiness, compassion and germinating love to all beings. Even the anti unicorn cunts. I dont even go to these groups and look even though I know its there. Just feel compassion for them that they dont want to join our group and celebrate life!!

[@jonmichael02302]

@@AaronTerenceHughes Amen brother... trust me though, I'm never alone defending your honor. You've got a small army of us out here who love & appreciate all the positivity you bring to this community. But i give you my word, from here on I'll ignore them. You're 100% correct, they're not worth it but in my mind, YOU ARE!

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

John Michael I am aware of this. I do get told. But I’ve trained the closest around me to not tell me what they are saying. Jellous, broken people lead a sad and lonely life. Imagine being like that. Imagine rejoicing in the misery of others. Once you see them for who they are then they have no power.

[@ericneal8582]

Thank you for another great review and the encouragement to love what you wear! I love Initio Side Effect in the heat!

[@derekmorrison1426]

Not gone lie I spray this in my room every now and then and just sit in the fragrance it smells that good

[@Silverman216]

This is my fav fragrance of all time and it fits my persona cause people either really like me or loathe me just like this beauty lol

[@MrDamburger]

I'm a male and I wear this alot, it's stunning

[@Silverman216]

@@MrDamburger Definitely a stunner for men, we cant all stay under the umbrella of citrus aromatics

[@ZayasRaymond1]

I have a 50ml of this. It may be marketed towards women but it’s darker and quite masculine on my skin. It’s great stuff!

[@adambogdaowicz2266]

I would love a list of your darkest fragrances.

[@ritayoung4752]

Beautiful as always. This is on my list since my pallate? has matured in fragrance. Much love Aaron💚

[@mghJD]

I think that there are a couple of orchids that have a scent, but the overwhelming majority have no scent. I absolutely love this fragrance. I get peach, plum, patchouli, incense, iso E super, and a dark chocolate on my skin when I wear this. I get a good 14-16 hours which I also love because my shifts are 12 hours. Anyway, once again congratulations on the world wide distribution of your product line! Dreams do come true!

[@scentedsnowdrops]

Wonderful to see one you love so much and so close to your heart. I do really like this one too, something that's very unique and has the lovely floral darkness that I really love

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

I love this massively:) Hope your well

[@scentedsnowdrops]

@@AaronTerenceHughes i am thanks mate 🙂 hope you a the little lovely dog family are staying sane and healthy too mate

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

@@scentedsnowdrops We are all really good. I cut there hair. Nuttle looks boss. Rupert looks like she has been chewed by rats. Didn't let me cut her hair at all. There is so much exciting things happening so quickly that I dont really get anytime off.

[@scentedsnowdrops]

@@AaronTerenceHughes that's a great thing and always an honour you let us be part of it. Haha aw bless, probably like me I hate gettin my hair cut ❤️

[@RedPillVegan]

I would love to get my hands on some onyx from ath

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

Watch the next update video

[@nikmansol]

I bought this 1 min after trying it … I didn’t expect to love it . Thank you maestro for the review

[@tattooedbill1]

Great review. Never tried this so added to my to buy list. Cheers as always Aaron

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

tattooedbill1 you must straight away!!!

[@markbrailsford2849]

Love your reviews Aaron and I trust your thoughts. This is probably my favourite fragrance of all the ones I own and I wear it all the time whatever the time of year and like yourself I ignore the marketing spiel completely and do my own thing as I've allways done. Stay safe Aaron and keep on loving those dogs.

[@virginiaomoniyi7594]

Such a beautiful fragrance i love the dry down

[@SocaScents]

One of my favorites ! Black Orchid is the truth

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

Yes it is:) Its outstanding

[@adnan6758bbng]

You should try Tiziana Terenzi Maremma, it’s Black Orchid with less florals more sweetness and its even more sexy. It’s an Extrait and I enjoy it even more than BO.

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

Sounds amazing.

[@optimusmorton]

I remember back in 2015, I bought this and Costa azzurra by Tom Ford and it started my journey into “niche” fragrances, this and Costa azzurra are both absolute belters.

[@garyharper9992]

You are an amazing reviewer for sure Great Voice to boot

[@SebastianPilecki]

This.. or velvet orchid?

[@dcjimr1]

One of my top 5 perfumes. I never get tired of it. I think I'm going to spray some on right now. 😄

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

I love this massively

[@truffeltroll6668]

This vs Noir de Noir? They both are dark and Roses.

[@louisefisher9959]

Another fantastic review. Orientals are my favourite. 🦄

[@iarynapikh6506]

Yes, this is a living icon, tom ford will be remembered by BO.

[@hoviggh]

Beautiful and very relaxing review, I've heard that the TF black orchid used to be Michael Jackson's signature fragrance. Is it true? Can anyone confirm!?

[@andersvogel8097]

Don't ruin this fragrance for me bro😂

[@mavericklewis4392]

It's true.

[@CarloSikkink]

Try versace the dreamer bro I think you will like it cuz of the sweet tobacco romantic notes.

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

I might have it coming up. I am not sure

[@steveperry7799]

@@AaronTerenceHughes Ultra Zest...

[@Rayraysplums]

Worst scent i own. Can't give it away

[@ryanramirez329]

@@M_Ladd You probably got a fake then. The dreamer lasts 10hrs+. Yes, I'm talking about the current formula, too.

[@ryanramirez329]

@@M_Ladd I think the better question is why the hell wouldn't anybody wanna smells like the Dreamer?! 🤪

[@LXS1303]

Aaron to me it smells so much like skin. It is one of the sexiest perfumes I have ever smelled.

[@MarcoJesusPerez]

Sooo, this one is great but... I layered it with grey vetiver once and it made it more year round wearable for me in Arizona. The reason I tried this is because I was going to a Michael Jackson dance party, I decided to wear TF BO because it was one of his favs. But it was early July so I used GV to lighten it up.

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

I love layering my work so pleased you are layering to make this unique.

[@civoreb]

I mix this with Tom Ford’s Orchid Soleil. 2 sprays of Black Orchid on one side, 2 of Orchid Soleil on the other. The combo is indescribable. Love it. Aside that, Im glad you like it!

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

Ive been frightened to try the others incase it messes with the beauty of the original

[@civoreb]

Aaron Terence Hughes Yea I can see that. I do wear them both separately but I randomly mixed it up one day and it was a nice combo. I actually never mix other frags but thought these two would complement each other and it worked for me

[@blksand2927]

I hope to get my hands on one of your masterpiece creation Aaron..

[@lorrainedunnington6950]

One of my all time favorites!!

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

I have a special place in my heart for this masterpiece. I love it..

[@karentaylorsmells]

@@AaronTerenceHughes me too

[@builtfit1291]

Outstanding review Aaron.

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

Thank you Chris:) Hope your well and happy

[@theraunaknarula]

Thank you for this review Aaron. You remembered. :)

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

Hope you enjoyed it

[@Fleurrrz]

My signature fragrance

[@freekruka3705]

what do aldehydes smell like?

[@heureuse8568]

Really good review.🖤 When I'm reading about this perfume, my thoughts goes to Magica De Spell or Nadja in "What we do in the shadows". Or some stylish wizard/hogoblin.

[@charon0815]

I really enjoy your videos. And i love the way u review the fragrences. But your audio quality is very inconsitent. And u have such a pleasant voice its a shame that the audio is a bit off from time to time. Much love

[@wimfranken384]

I miss the fragrances been rubbed between the under arms. Molecules for shure wouldn't mind...

[@aadityam9999]

I absolutely love this fragrance! I'm a guy and I still wear it even though it's considered feminine

[@MB-wz1fv]

Aaditya M999 I’m a guy and I wear it too

[@iarynapikh6506]

Its stated as unisex so enjoy yourself😜

[@atlas__bloom]

You mate are completely wrong 🤣 it was designed for women to smell like male, then audience sait it was way too manly for a women's fragrance besides, black orchid on my skin goes darker and more intense with the dry down the scent didn't get off me even after 2 showers my bedsheets smelled black orchid for a week 😂 but when My sister sprayed it on herself it became lighter and lighter with the dry down didn't last even a day on her skin

[@tylermiller4314]

I haven't got this yet but I really like this fragrance

[@mrchip6386]

What’s your favourite version of this fragrance do you still wear it 🙂

[@davidian0616]

Smelled it today, didn't bring it home, (bought the ombre leather), but as I was laying in my bed at home I ordered it anyway. 😄

[@maverickbull1909]

How do we know it’s been reformulanted? Has Tom Ford said that?

[@sherkhanftw7579]

Should I buy it

[@tyrionstark]

Wear what you love. Love what you wear.

[@YumiMadeUp]

So I went on Sephora's website and they have a gold bottle. Is there any difference between the gold bottle and the black bottle?

[@sherkhanftw7579]

Gold bottle is parfum, The black is edp, Edp one is stronger thats what alot of reviews says.

[@jordanzstayfresh]

Which is better the edt or the edp?

[@arsenallakers4158]

Whats your top three tom ford fragrances?

[@apprentice008]

Hi Aaron what amazes me with your videos, is that you spray the fragrance on your arm several times and then you lift it to your nose, some off those fragrances i can't put to my nose because they are super strong, how do you do this and still have such a sensitive nose?

[@connorclaisse4707]

How did it not make you sneeze right away 😂😂 best Tom Ford for me by far goes so well with my skin

[@coleman2586]

Since you like Herod and Layton, can you give Carlisle from perfums de marly another shot?

[@greendaylover323]

Orchids do actually have a wide variety of scents! There is one called a Sherry Baby and it smells very much like chocolate.

[@brainfragrances]

One of the best. My fav on females. I personally have Terenzi's Maremma, which is similar to this, but an extrait de parfum

[@philliplockhart5853]

Please review Guerlain Shalimar EDP!!!

[@diogeneslantern18]

Hi Aaron, I have my eye on Black Orchid as well as Oud Fleur. Can I get both or are they too similar? Many thanks for your views.

[@Veijjis]

Please review tom for Plum Japonais :)

[@tonymalizia]

I like all Tom Ford Orchids, each for another reason and in different circumstances. Black Orchid is one of those frags I like from distance on other people. On myself or from a close distance it's too strong for me. But the scent itself is indeed exceptional and most definitely unisex. It goes well with black and sexy outfits. Velvet Orchid on the other hand is lighter and smoother, literally like velvet, also unisex. I think it goes well with elegant purple outfits, on events or even in the office. Orchid Soleil is a naughty Nude type creamy narcotic floral frag that smells like the hot sexy tanned skin of a sunbathing bikini girl at the beach.

[@tonymalizia]

@@M_Ladd How could I compete with Aaron. I would be talking about notes and accords instead of the actual ingredients.

[@sb0182]

@@tonymalizia If you don’t start your own channel… Please at least comment other videos. Love the way you describe the perfumes.

[@tonymalizia]

@@sb0182 Hahaha, thanks!

[@michaelreynol8]

Where is the best place in the UK to buy fragrances?

[@Silverman216]

Allbeauty, Notino or Fragrance Direct

[@michaelreynol8]

@@Silverman216 cheers mate.

[@osielmonfeda8141]

Aaron, is this the edt or edp version? I just bought the eau de toilette and the fragrance evolves beautifully minute after minute on my skin. I cannot stop sniffing the palm of my hand, absolutely love this gem and the Tom Ford line.

[@ivahoudova290]

This was EDP :)

[@RICHLOPEZZZ]

No perfume makes me feel like a sophisticated bad bitch like this one. What a masterpiece

[@CraigBowman]

Can you maybe give a suggestion who you could see wearing the scents you are reviewing?

[@MrMelonMan96]

Trey Songz wears this and bends it with Orchid Soleil; smells amazing

[@merope100]

Would be great to hear your opinion on the three different versions of Bleu De Chanel. The edt, edp and parfum version.

[@IrregularTangent]

Parfum de marley kalan might be something you like alot..thanks for such a great review

[@mike50cal.26]

Aaron, Hi very exciting video! I'm a very masculine man. Im trusting your opinion here. Should I blind buy this fragrance???

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

Mike 50 cal. Get a sample. You can pick up 1ml. It’s dark. Patchouli and chocolate. It’s doesn’t scream MAN. But it’s dark, sweet and chocolate. For me alpha mans fragrance are tobacco. That’s why I’ve done two and why they sell so much!

[@mike50cal.26]

@@AaronTerenceHughes Thanks Aaron!

[@hmzzrg5045]

Amazing review as usual! I'd love to get your opinion on Florian London Honey Oud I feel like you'd like it

[@uzunsaclkeladam7824]

Edt or Edp which is your favourite? Love u🦄

[@TheCoconutCookie]

EDP all the way

[@AaronTerenceHughes]

EDP of cause. I like mind blowing strong. Isn't it sad that people have to choose between the both because of cost.

[@orpheus1180]

I'd like to see your take on portrait of a lady and musc ravageur from the Malle line.

[@orpheus1180]

I think they are beautiful fragrances.

[@MaeSekou]

I love portrait of a lady

[@freekruka3705]

does this fragrance have good performance?

[@tammerahooper9813]

You amaze me ❤️❤️❤️

[@alejandro_oshunn]

Love this fragrance, i have the 2020 parfum version and its amazing. Can we talk about how sexy and soothing his voice is ? 🤤😎

[@misterman1371]

Just got it today, very exciting

[@macmac5226]

Is it EDT, EDP or Perfume?

[@Lovemyson23]

My favorite happy hands review 😁🖤

[@antoniosmith197]

You should do a top Spring list

[@MichaelMolinaM]

which one did you review, the EDT or EDP? have you smelled both? similarities? differences?

[@JobForARetic]

It's the edp

[@douglascampbell6482]

ATH - wonderful review. Your videos reflect an honest and personal experience with scent. Very brave of you. I find your style and taste somewhat not altogether different from Tim of Toons Reviews. Thank you for your share.