Tom Ford Black Orchid Eau de Parfum vs Tom Ford Noir de Noir Eau de Parfum: Tom Ford after dark
Short answer: Black Orchid is the widely available truffle, chocolate and patchouli scent ; Noir de Noir is the Private Blend rose, truffle and oud scent.
Two of Tom Ford's darkest scents. Black Orchid is the famous one, available nearly everywhere; Noir de Noir is the Private Blend cult favorite.
Side by side (Nov 14, 2026, USD)
| Tom Ford Black Orchid Eau de Parfum | Tom Ford Noir de Noir Eau de Parfum | |
|---|---|---|
| House | Tom Ford | Tom Ford |
| Top notes | French jasmine, Black truffle, Ylang-ylang, Black currant, Effervescent citrus | Saffron |
| Heart notes | not listed | Black Rose, Black Truffle, Floralcy |
| Base notes | Patchouli, Sandalwood, Dark chocolate, Incense, Amber, Vetiver, Vanilla, Balsam | Patchouli, Vanilla, Oud, Treemoss |
| Lowest in-stock bottle price | 50 ml, $165 (Sephora) | 50 ml, $300 (Tom Ford Beauty) |
| Bottle price per ml | $3.30 | $6 |
| 1 ml sample | $3.99 (Scentsplit) | $7.99 (Fragrances Line) |
| 2 ml sample | $6.99 (Scentsplit) | $14.99 (Fragrances Line) |
Notes as listed by the brand or retailers. Prices are the lowest we found on the date checked; see each scent page for every option.
How they differ
- Black Orchid lists jasmine, black truffle, ylang-ylang and blackcurrant, on patchouli, sandalwood, dark chocolate and incense.
- Noir de Noir lists saffron, then black rose and truffle, on patchouli, vanilla, oud and treemoss.
Try both first
A 1 ml of each costs $11.98 together. Wear one on each wrist and check at 10 minutes, 2 hours and 6 hours (how to test properly).
Verdict: Black Orchid for the entry-level goth era. Noir de Noir if you are fully in your villain arc and dressing for it. Sample both first.
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Prices as of 2026-11-14.
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