Tom Ford Black Orchid Reserve Review | Better Than the Original?
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Tom Ford Black Orchid Reserve Review | Better Than the Original?
Tom Ford’s done it again, or has he? In today’s video, I dive deep into Black Orchid Reserve, a brand-new 2025 launch and flanker to the iconic Black Orchid fragrance. I picked this one up during the recent 15% off sale at Neiman Marcus, and I have thoughts, from the bottle design to the revamped scent profile featuring a black orchid accord, ghost orchid, roasted tonka, patchouli, black truffle, and more.
Is this new version better than the OG? Is it just a marketing move in a fancy bottle, or does it truly stand apart? Plus, I’m giving you my take on how Black Orchid Reserve stacks up against both the original EDP and Parfum.
Stick around after the outro for my first impressions on the upcoming Oud Voyager, another new Tom Ford release coming soon!
👇 Let me know in the comments:
Are you still a fan of Black Orchid?
Which version is your favorite?
Are you excited for Oud Voyager?
TOM FORD BLACK ORCHID RESERVE
Year Of Release: 2025 OG 2006
Style: Amber Floral
Price/Size: 250ml/$890 or 100ml/$345
Concentration: Parfum
Perfumers: N/A OG Dave Apel + Pierre Negrin
A force of nature, TOM FORD's iconic Black Orchid in a deeper, darker chypre floral dimension. An increased dosage of ylang ylang adds new luminosity, its sparkling floralcy flecked with effervescent timut pepper. A blackened roasted tonka note smolders in the background while a black truffle accord exudes an elegant earthiness. The rich woody quality of patchouli mingles with amber tones. A study in the beauty of contrast — light and shadow discover they are one in this transformative fragrance.
TOM FORD's prize-winning floral scent meets the phantom-like Ghost Orchid accord in this amplified dimension of Black Orchid.
Key Notes
Black Orchid Accord, Patchouli, Ghost Orchid Accord, Roasted Tonka, Black Truffle Accord, Ylang Ylang Extra, Timut Pepper
TOM FORD OUD VOYAGER
Year Of Release: 2025
Notes: Oud, Patchouli, Cypriol, Pink Pepper, Red Peony, Saffron, Cardamom, Geranium Absolute, Vetiver, Citrus Notes, Musk
0:00 - Intro & Neiman Marcus Sale Purchase
0:25 - Tom Ford Black Orchid Reserve Overview
1:36 - Rumored Releases: Orange Tea & Oud Voyager
2:03 - Unboxing, First Impressions & Fragrance Notes
3:10 - Bottle Design & Collector Commentary
4:26 - Studio Sniff Sessions & Vintage Talk
5:23 - Official Description & Brand Messaging
6:43 - Atomizer Drama & Decanting Demo
8:31 - First Spritz & Initial Scent Reactions
10:14 - Comparing to OG & Parfum Versions
12:27 - Earthy Truffles, Patchouli, & Orchid Accords
14:28 - Final Thoughts: Upgrade or Pass?
18:00 - Outro & Favorite Pick
18:52 - Bonus: Oud Voyager First Impressions
DISCLAIMER: This video is self-funded and not sponsored. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through the links provided. Thank you for the support! All opinions are my own. Fragrance is personal, so always sample before you buy because what works for me might not work for you.
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