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Tom Ford Black Orchid vs Van Cleef & Arpels Precious Oud

Tom Ford Black Orchid and Van Cleef & Arpels Precious Oud compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

Black OrchidTom Ford20063.9★
75% alikevs
Precious OudVan Cleef & Arpels20114.1★

The difference in plain words

Black Orchid and Precious Oud have a fair amount in common; both have Jasmine, Bergamot and Patchouli. Black Orchid leans more earthy, while Precious Oud leans white floral. Black Orchid lasts longer and projects more; it is more of an evening scent.

Longer lastingBlack Orchid
Stronger projectionBlack Orchid
Better perceived valuePrecious Oud
More of a night scentBlack Orchid

Accords

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
● Black Orchid ● Precious Oud
WoodyWarm SpicyAmberBalsamicWhite FloralTuberoseEarthySweet
Both share: Jasmine · Bergamot · Patchouli · Incense · Sandalwood · Vetiver
Only in Black Orchid: Truffle · Gardenia · Black Currant · Ylang-Ylang · Mandarin Orange · Amalfi Lemon · Spices · Orchid +6
Only in Precious Oud: Pink Pepper · Tuberose · Agarwood (Oud) · Ambergris

Community votes

Black Orchid ← · → Precious Oud
Time of day
day
night
Season
spring
summer
fall
winter
Value
way overpriced
overpriced
ok
good value
great value
Sillage
intimate
moderate
strong
enormous
Longevity
very weak
weak
moderate
long lasting
eternal
Gender
female
more female
unisex
more male
male

Metrics

0–100, with delta
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
Black Orchid +16
77
61
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
Black Orchid +15
65
50
Price valuePrecious Oud +5
41
46
Night-nessBlack Orchid +24
78
54
Gender lean (♀→♂)
Feminine
Masculine
Black Orchid profile →Precious Oud profile →