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Velvet Orchid

2014Men

floral up front, then sweet, settling into powdery.

Velvet Orchid by Tom Ford is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Velvet Orchid was launched in 2014. Velvet Orchid was created by Yann Vasnier, Calice Becker, Shyamala Maisondieu and Antoine Maisondieu. Top notes are Rum, Honey, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot; middle notes are Black Orchid, Orchid, Jasmine, Heliotrope, Hyacinth,…

floral sweet powdery amber

Noses: Yann Vasnier · Calice Becker · Antoine Maisondieu · Shyamala Maisondieu

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Rum, Honey, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot
Heart· 2–4h
Black Orchid, Orchid, Jasmine, Heliotrope, Hyacinth, Rose Oil, Narcissus, Magnolia, Orange Blossom
Drydown· 6h+
Vanilla, Myrrh, Suede, Sandalwood, Peru Balsam, Labdanum

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

82%

71%

70%

58%

55%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachArm's length

Fall39%Winter38%Spring15%Summer8%Night65%Day35%Wears female46%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best vanilla under $50 — Sweet accords need price-tier picks with honest drydown notes.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Velvet Orchid smell like?

floral up front, then sweet, settling into powdery. Dominant accords: floral, sweet, powdery.

What notes are in Velvet Orchid?

Top: Rum, Honey, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot. Heart: Black Orchid, Orchid, Jasmine, Heliotrope, Hyacinth, Rose Oil, Narcissus, Magnolia, Orange Blossom. Base: Vanilla, Myrrh, Suede, Sandalwood, Peru Balsam, Labdanum.

How long does Velvet Orchid last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Velvet Orchid loud?

Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.

What season is Velvet Orchid best for?

Fall is the top pick (39%). Winter is second at 38%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Velvet Orchid?

Night wear leads at 65%. Day is a secondary pick at 35%.

Is Velvet Orchid for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 46% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Velvet Orchid?

Composed by Yann Vasnier and Calice Becker and Antoine Maisondieu and Shyamala Maisondieu. Released in 2014.