Review of Black Orchid Parfum by aad de gids

Black Orchid Parfum — Tom Ford I forgot how unbelievably heady and dense this perfume was. apparently I have bought it in 2020. this is that inescapable thick wall of perfume, reminescent to the Original, but even more shockingly present and disturbing. not so much for me, but I was taken aback a little this morning. it is the Truffle, Plum, the Orchid (which I recognise from GRAFF's Lesedi di Rhona IV), close to Rose and Ylang. the Ylang in here is smothered by the first two notes, but imposingly so. Rum and Patchouli ain't bad either. with all the storm over Tom Ford here he obviously still had all the threads to hand. calling a new 'perfume' (fragrance, Jus, Juice, a Scent) a 'Perfume' as in targeting the concentration and perseverence seems justified here. after this Perfume Up came the 'Perfumes'. I still remember the perfumes from Chanel No5, Shalimar, Mitsouko, Jicky, L'Heure Bleue in 1974. these were 0.125oz7.5mL for over $150. but actually 'perfume' may be more concentrated and with less alcohol, this brings suppleness and softness. I had bad luck with perfume. because of the slitzy character of the perfume flacon of RUBJ, from Vero.Kern, twice the flacon (and another) slid out of my (male) fingers. and half of $ 240 flooded away.... then this flacon is more practical. Tom Ford stays the Super Artistic Editor, even if he sold his own Brand (fashion & parfumerie). this perfume is to die for, if it doesn't choke you already.