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black orchid

black orchid

Featured in 48 perfumes

0
Top Note
24
Heart Note
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Base Note

Fragrance Note Deep Dive

black orchid

Origins & Sources

black orchid is a distinctive fragrance note that plays an important role in perfumery. This note can be derived from natural sources - including specific plants, flowers, woods, resins, or other materials - or created synthetically to replicate or enhance natural scents. Natural black orchid often provides a more complex and nuanced character, while synthetic versions offer consistency and sustainability. The black orchid note contributes unique olfactory characteristics to fragrance compositions, influencing how perfumes evolve on the skin.

Characteristics & Usage

black orchid has unique olfactory characteristics that contribute significantly to fragrance compositions. This note influences the overall scent profile with its own intensity, longevity, and how it interacts with other notes. The black orchid note can create harmony, contrast, or complexity depending on how it's blended with other ingredients.

In our database, the black orchid note appears most commonly as a heart note, suggesting it has balanced, lasting presence that forms the core character of fragrances. This positioning reflects how perfumers typically use black orchid to achieve specific effects in their compositions.

Pairs well with

Complementary notes

Thoughtful pairings to explore alongside black orchid.

bergamot

Layer bergamot with black orchid for a rounded accord that feels balanced.

musk

musk adds contrast that lets black orchid shine without overwhelming.

sandalwood

Blend black orchid with sandalwood to add depth and keep the drydown interesting.

Showing 1-24 of 48 perfumes

As Heart Note

(24)

Core character notes that define the fragrance

4711 Carat 4711 Parfum
4711

Carat 4711 Parfum

2007
woody
Blood orange, Kumquat
A. Gravier Hantise
A. Gravier

Hantise

2015
floral
Blackcurrant nectar, Davana
Amouroud Dark Orchid
Amouroud

Dark Orchid

2016
floral
Citrus notes, Mandarin orange
Benetton Tribù Benetton Eau de Parfum
Benetton

Tribù Benetton Eau de Parfum

2008
floral
Hazelnut, Grapefruit
Calvin Klein Euphoria Calvin Klein Eau de Parfum
Calvin Klein

Euphoria Calvin Klein Eau de Parfum

2005
floral
Pomegranate, Green notes
Calvin Klein Euphoria Calvin Klein Parfum Gel
Calvin Klein

Euphoria Calvin Klein Parfum Gel

floral
Pomegranate, Green notes
Calvin Klein Euphoria Calvin Klein Solid Perfume
Calvin Klein

Euphoria Calvin Klein Solid Perfume

floral
Pomegranate, Green notes
Calvin Klein Liquid Gold Euphoria
Calvin Klein

Liquid Gold Euphoria

2014
floral
Cinnamon
Chicca Collections Fuego
Chicca Collections

Fuego

1998
floral
Currant, Passion fruit
Clean Black Leather
Clean

Black Leather

2016
floral
Bergamot, Black pepper
Dana Tabu Woman
Dana

Tabu Woman

floral
Green notes, Pomegranate
Daniel Josier Orquidea
Daniel Josier

Orquidea

floral
Ylang-ylang, Blackcurrant
Extró 2/11 Extró Aftershave Eau de Toilette
Extró

2/11 Extró Aftershave Eau de Toilette

floral
Green notes, Pomegranate
Jean Marc Paris Femme Noir Jean Marc Paris Body Spray
Jean Marc Paris

Femme Noir Jean Marc Paris Body Spray

floral
Citrus notes, Strawberry
Jean Marc Paris Femme Noir Jean Marc Paris Eau de Parfum
Jean Marc Paris

Femme Noir Jean Marc Paris Eau de Parfum

floral
Citrus notes, Strawberry
Juliette Has A Gun Into the Void
Juliette Has A Gun

Into the Void

2016
woody
Liquorice
Keiko Mecheri Savage Beauty
Keiko Mecheri

Savage Beauty

2021
floral
Bergamot, Rum
La Perla J'Aime la Nuit
La Perla

J'Aime la Nuit

2008
floral
Nashi pear, Grape blossom
Le Chameau Arabia Orchid
Le Chameau

Arabia Orchid

floral
Plum, Truffle
Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Rose Muskissime
Maître Parfumeur et Gantier

Rose Muskissime

fruity
Kiwi, Strawberry
Miller Harris Le Cèdre
Miller Harris

Le Cèdre

2017
spicy
Pink pepper, Black pepper
Milton-Lloyd / Jean Yves Cosmetics Colour Me Diamond Milton-Lloyd / Jean Yves Cosmetics Body Spray
Milton-Lloyd / Jean Yves Cosmetics

Colour Me Diamond Milton-Lloyd / Jean Yves Cosmetics Body Spray

fruity
Kiwi, Strawberry
Milton-Lloyd / Jean Yves Cosmetics Colour Me Diamond Milton-Lloyd / Jean Yves Cosmetics Eau de Parfum
Milton-Lloyd / Jean Yves Cosmetics

Colour Me Diamond Milton-Lloyd / Jean Yves Cosmetics Eau de Parfum

fruity
Kiwi, Strawberry
Milton-Lloyd / Jean Yves Cosmetics Colour Me Diamond Milton-Lloyd / Jean Yves Cosmetics Parfum de Toilette
Milton-Lloyd / Jean Yves Cosmetics

Colour Me Diamond Milton-Lloyd / Jean Yves Cosmetics Parfum de Toilette

fruity
Kiwi, Strawberry