Feel Unique very kindly sent me this and a few other bits for review consideration and as you can imagine, I was all too happy to try it out.
THE BOTTLE
First
up, let's talk about the part that excited me the most about this scent
– the packaging! Tom Ford are renowned for having classic packaging.
Black Orchid is simple, elegant and oh
so sexy. The bottle is a matte black colour with a ridged texture and
gold hardware. For me, this is the epitome of what I love. If I could,
I'd even dress like this bottle haha!
THE SCENT
Described
as a unisex scent, this is sweet enough to be feminine but spicy enough
to be masculine. I love scents like this. For me, this is a definite
Autumnal scent. If I wanted to smell like Summer, I'd rub a flower on my wrist (which I of course have NEVER done... LOLS!)
This has:-
- Top notes: Jasmine, Gardenia, Blackcurrant, Lemon, Bergamot, Mandarin, Tuber
- Heart notes: Orchid, Spicy notes, Fruity notes, Lotus
- Base notes: Vetiver, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Incense, Amber, Chocolate, Vanille
The
most noticeable smell for me is amber, Sandalwood blackcurrant and
spicy notes. I must admit, I was worried when I read that Jasmine was a
top note because although I like Jasmine, it can be overpowering in a
fragrance. If you're a jasmine-phobe then you'll be happy to know you don't even notice it.
HOW DOES IT WEAR?
Given
that this is quite an expensive fragrance, you would expect this to
last all day long with a single spritz. For me, this lasted pretty well
and I could still smell it a few hours after applying. I couldn't smell
it all day long but someone did ask which perfume I was wearing so as
always with perfume, although you don't necessarily smell it, it's still
there and usually this is caused because we all become 'nose blind'.
It's my new favourite fragrance and will be wearing this throughout Autumn!
1 Comments
I love the packaging too! I always wear Marc Jacobs perfumes and only just decided to try a Chloe one. Next time I'm in town I will deffo pick this up and give it a smell! x
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