Black Orchid and Velvet Orchid

What do they smell like?

Black Orchid smells of damp earth, coffee & cocoa and white flowers; Velvet Orchid smells of white flowers, vanilla and burnt sugar.

Black Orchiddamp earth · coffee & cocoa · white flowers · dense

Velvet Orchidwhite flowers · vanilla · burnt sugar · sweet · soft

Wearers who know both say

“More wearable than black orchid, smoother, overall nicer.”

Reddit comment, r/fragrance, 2023 · 7 votes

Which lasts longest?

Black Orchid lasts longest: morning to night.

Black OrchidMorning to night 12 hours or more

Velvet OrchidA work day 6–9 hours

Which will others notice?

Black Orchid carries furthest: across a room.

Black OrchidAcross a room across a room

Velvet OrchidSomeone beside you arm’s length

When do they suit?

Black Orchid: date nights and going out, in fall and winter; Velvet Orchid: the office, every day and date nights, all year.

Black OrchidDate nightsGoing outFallWinter

Velvet OrchidOfficeEvery dayDate nightsSpringSummerFallWinter

Which costs least to wear?

Black Orchid, at about 24¢ a spray. Black Orchid costs about the same.

Black Orchid24¢ a spray $240 for 100 ml

Velvet Orchid24¢ a spray $240 for 100 ml

Who do they suit?

Black Orchid suits older men and women; Velvet Orchid suits wearers of any age.

Black OrchidOlder men and women

Velvet OrchidWearers of any age