Velvet Orchid EDP by Tom Ford

Name: Velvet Orchid EDP
Brand: Tom Ford
Rating: 7.5 (684 reviews)

2014for women

Perfumers: Antoine Maisondieu, Calice Becker, Shyamala Maisondieu and Yann Vasnier

7.5/10

684 ratingsMost rate it 7 of 10

Velvet Orchid EDP by Tom Ford is a widely worn Floral Sweet fragrance for women. It was introduced in 2014. The composition is by Antoine Maisondieu, Calice Becker, Shyamala Maisondieu and Yann Vasnier. Top notes are Bergamot, Vanilla, Honey and Mandarin orange Orpur®; middle notes are Orange blossom, Magnolia, Jasmine absolute and Cattleya orchid; base notes are Labdanum, Sandalwood and Myrrh Orpur®. It is best suited to autumn and winter. It lasts very long, with a strong sillage.

At a glance

Longevity: Most rate it 8/10: very long-lasting
Sillage: Most rate it 7/10: strong
Best seasons: Autumn and winter (73% of season votes)
Worn by: Mostly women, 67% of votes
Smells mainly: floral, sweet, oriental

Review

Main accords

Fragrance pyramid

11 notes

Velvet Orchid EDP features 11 fragrance notes across its scent pyramid.

Top notes

The opening

Heart notes

After 15 to 30 minutes

Base notes

The dry-down

Ratings

From the Aromifo community

Scent

684 ratings

7.5

Most rate it 7 of 10.

Longevity

561 ratings

8.1

Most rate it 8 of 10.

Sillage

548 ratings

7.8

Most rate it 7 of 10.

When to wear

600 season votes

Spring20%
Summer7%
Autumn38%
Winter35%

Who wears it

Men14%
Unisex19%
Women67%

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