Velvet Orchid (Eau de Parfum) by Tom Ford

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Velvet Orchid Tom Ford 2014 Eau de Parfum

Ranked 177 in Women's Perfume

7.6 / 10 647 Ratings

A popular perfume by Tom Ford for women, released in 2014. The scent is floral-sweet. The longevity is above-average. It is being marketed by Estēe Lauder Companies.
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Main accords

Floral

Sweet

Oriental

Spicy

Woody

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Honey

Vanilla

Mandarin orange Orpur®

Bergamot

Heart Notes

Cattleya orchid

Jasmine absolute

Magnolia

Orange blossom

Base Notes

Myrrh Orpur®

Labdanum

Sandalwood

Perfumers

Antoine Maisondieu, Calice Becker, Shyamala Maisondieu, Yann Vasnier

Ratings

Scent

7.6647 Ratings

Longevity

8.2533 Ratings

Sillage

7.8522 Ratings

Bottle

8.1530 Ratings

Value for money

6.8242 Ratings

Submitted by Michael · last update on 02/17/2026.

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Interesting Facts

The fragrance was awarded the "Fragrance of the Year – Women’s Luxury" prize by the Fragrance Foundation in 2015. The face of the advertising campaign is american model Gigi Hadid.

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Reviews

24 in-depth fragrance descriptions

08/27/2014

Platinum1
59 Reviews

Platinum1

Very helpful Review 9

~ Velvet Touch ~

~ Where TFBO notes greet my nose and evokes images of a dark, mysterious and oh so alluring woman. The new "Velvet" is just that an elegant lady with a velvet touch and pure class! Orchid, honey and magnolia announce her presence as she arrives in her evening gown and modest tasteful jewelry of rose and jasmine. Her designer high heels are those of a long lingering vanilla and sandlewood. She has come to charm and her longevity remains well past midnight at the formal ball in the sweet floral sillage of feminine beauty!

Kind Regards, Plat ~

03/11/2022

9Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

Elysium
915 Reviews

Elysium

Helpful Review 10

Emblem Of Charm For Men

This perfume is like NYC Autumn closed in a bottle. At least that’s what it represents to me when the spray gets carried away on those cold crisp autumn days when strolling through Manhattan on business trips. I bought the Velvet Orchid after getting to know the “Black Orchid (Eau de Parfum) | Tom Ford”. If the latter begins in powder but envelops in a sweet, sensual and delicate floral note, Velvet orchid opens with spicy floral notes and develops into a slightly musky powdery scent. Velvet Orchid is simply divine. It’s one of those experiences you love at first sight, and now I never want to part. The fragrance was officially born as feminine, but over time it became a transversal emblem of charm for men as well.

Velvet Orchid is a flower-centric scent that keeps the instantly recognizable elements of Black Orchid. The similarity is immediately evident. You can smell that mysterious sweet and almost gourmand atmosphere of Black Orchid. Still, Velvet Orchid achieves a similar atmosphere without being so sweet or gourmand and with a composition of peculiar notes. There is a fresh and lush facet of white petals with animalic notes and lacquer warmth. Velvet Orchid opens up in what could be a nauseating sugary bouquet; once sprayed, it remains sweet, the flower that gives it its name is front and centre, remaining so for its entire duration. Immediately, I get a soapy, light, cheerful floral accord, rich in fresh jasmine and orange blossom. It is very intense and aromatic, so sharp that the fragrance stuns me for a moment. There is just a hint of tame honey and a hint of woody elements that rise from the base. The most special notes are the blend of honey-coated and jasmine-infused bergamot and mandarin peels, which blend with an extraordinarily potent sweetly alcoholic rum aroma rich in dried fruit and undertones of vanilla. It seems to smell like a sweet and well-made liqueur. I also get a balsamic base note. But the honey-sprinkled top gives way to a shocking booziness that almost rivals the orchid for dominance for the rest. Overall, a rather original combination, especially when touches of dark green jasmine appear in the background.

When the explosion of spicy and mellifluous notes softens, talc and sugary heliotrope appear. Other elements silently hide in the shadows. The heart witnesses the advance of the floral. It is a riot of buttery flowers, and the rum makes a strong comeback and brings with it a touch of suede. A dewy and lemon magnolia plays with the sweet orchid, while the impression of the rose adds a delicate touch. At this stage, it has a more feminine cut, a creamy and velvety texture, even if, as a man, I wear it without fear or regret. Also, I don’t have that particular blue cheese aroma that lingers in the heart of Black Orchid for long.

Rum is the surprise star here, present at first in a way that gives Velvet Orchid an almost medicinal quality but ultimately blends with myrrh’s attempts at resinousness and sandalwood woodiness. It develops into something more sensual when the orchid combines with some sweet vanilla and myrrh to add smoke to a pot of fresh honey near a field of flowers. As it dries, the orchid becomes more prominent, setting aside the rum and orange blossom and giving way to an absolute sensuality created by Peruvian balm, myrrh and a hint of labdanum. Slowly, very slowly, the sandalwood emerges, takes over and beautifully blurs the central elements of flowers and suede. The balsamic nuance I got in the opening is shimmering, roughening the fragrance a little while setting the stage for a perfect vanilla note that adds a decadent sweetness. I’m not getting a gourmand vanilla here, but a tremendous milky nuance well blended with oriental floral notes. I feel woods and a delicate hint of myrrh. But the star of the show is the splendid note of suede, perceptible from top to bottom, which gives Velvet Orchid its velvety feel. A suede strip appears as a silky softness as if milky cocoa powder smudges it slightly. I suspect it is because of the heliotrope interacting with one of the other elements, creating this chocolaty effect.

There is mystery and darkness, through the satin and purple velvet curtains. It is a perfect perfume for late autumn and winter. I can see it being worn throughout the day and night in the cold months. It’s a good choice for men who generally love perfumes, the soft scents of sandalwood, who do not disdain a floral touch in the composition. It’s sweet, not greedy, but you have to love sweet oriental scents to appreciate it. Overall performance is above average, no doubt about it. What can I say? It is a sensational discovery to own even if you already have the Black Orchid as they look alike, but they are two scents in their own right. It’s a generous, creamy, and classy floral scent without being overly sweet or intoxicating, but it retains enough heart to leave a good and lasting impression that extends beyond the skin scent.

I base the review on a 100ml bottle I have owned since March 2022.

-Elysium

Updated on 03/12/2022

07/31/2017

Germanblonde
85 Reviews

Germanblonde

4

Adoration

Adoration comes to mind when experiencing this magical lady. She is so smooth and round. Velvet Orchid is the perfect name for her, even though I think she is more velvety than flowery. I can't keep my nose off my wrists when I am wearing her. She belonged to my top 5 fragrances, until I made the acquaintance of Dolce Gabbana pour Femme, and now I had to bump Velvet Orchid off into my top 10 list. But she is still a very important lady to me.

10/22/2023

5Scent 4Longevity 6Sillage

Kikstrrr
9 Reviews

Kikstrrr

Helpful Review 1

more "safe" than black orchid but also more generic

i might just not be into the honey + orchid combination because it just doesn't do anything for me. velvet orchid smells like pretty much any "dark floral" out there. what's worse is that i don't get the longevity that others do: it disappears after a couple hours on me. black orchid may be polarizing, but the reason i own that one is because of its interesting scent profile (spicy truffle + vanilla) and its stellar performance.

12/19/2025

9.5Scent 10Longevity 8Sillage

Bludrmz
7 Reviews

Bludrmz

1

Pure Magic

Such a delicate yet mystically alluring scent. The mandarin orange and bergamot hit me like a freight train but it quickly mellows down into this silky, citrus-infused, honeyed-rum goodness. I don’t gravitate towards florals often but this is pure magic. The dry down is just as intoxicating, and I never considered myself a sandalwood/leather kinda girl until now. It’s been days and I just can’t put it down.
I had my eyes set on Black Orchid initially as it read more like me but I’m so happy I took a chance on this. Something about it is so enchantingly haunting. I feel like a vampire after a fresh kill. My new signature I fear.

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