Alexander McQueen 2006

Black Orchid

GourmandDesignerUnisexEau de Parfum

Opens sweet and indulgent with Black Truffle, Ylang Ylang, and Bergamot blossoming into a gourmand heart of Black Orchid, Spice, and Dark Fruits over a warm, edible base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, and Vetiver.

Climate fit

Cool & Cold Best in winter and evenings, can feel heavy in peak Indian summer.

Should you buy it?

Not a known clone

No alternative or original links are known for this fragrance.

Wear for
date night
evening
special occasion
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Black Orchid bottle

Sample bottle, not actual product

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

EarthyWoodyCitrusCreamyFloralFreshAnimalicAromatic

Longevity

9h

Sillage

Strong

Launched

2006

Alternatives

What this fragrance is similar to

The pyramid.

TTop
First impression, 10–20 min
B
Black Truffle
Ylang Ylang
Ylang Ylang
Bergamot
Bergamot
HHeart
Core character, 2–4 hours
B
Black Orchid
S
Spice
D
Dark Fruits
BBase
Lasting drydown, 6–12+ hours

FAQ

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Black Orchid is an original composition. It is not a known clone.

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