TOM FORD | Black Orchid vs Velvet Orchid 

@@burntsoup accidentally never returned it lol. Its beautiful. The dry down, oh my God.

Yes! Im totally in love with Tom Ford Velvet orchid ♡

Thank you!! 🖤💛

Yes! I love love Velvet Orchid! I also tried and love Velvet Orchid Lumiere. It’s very similar but has more honey, which usually I don’t like heavy honey scents but it’s so beautiful in that one 💜

Thank you!! 🥰

Thank you so much for your kind words 🙏🏼

Yes, it’s a love for me too! 💜

They really are!! 🖤💜

Lol “Billionaire Grandma” 😂 Yessss!!!! Oh I think men can definitely rock Velvet Orchid. In fact I know several In fragcomm that do. Thanks for sharing your thoughts ❤️

Couldn’t decide which one to get and now after your comment, I’m sure I want the velvet one! I’m a woman! Thanks for this comment. Really made up my mind😃

@@alvinaa512 keep me posted on if you like it or not!!

Black Orchid does have a lot of depth! And not for the faint of heart 🖤 thanks for watching and sharing!

Rebeca Collazo thank you for the video! I’m definitely in love with your suggestions and we have similar taste!

Definitely a scent a man can pull off! 🖤 And the longevity is beast but for some reason I don’t get that crazy projection most ppl get unless it’s warmer outside and I prefer the scent in cold months which are far and few here in FL 🌴 But It just goes to show that body chem🧪and weather can all play a part.

Rebeca Collazo definitely, I think that’s a lot of the fun with frags to is body chemistry. They can completely change on you compared to others

Yess!! I’ve passed on scents to family that smell so damn good on them but didn’t work on me, lol 💔

i love BO on my husband. Sexy scent in my opinion.

Thank you for your kind comment! ❤️

Oh thanks for that layering combo! That sounds good! I will have to try it 😘

Ima try that the next time I go out can't wait 😩

Thank you! ❤️

Thanks for watching! 😉

Yes, Black Orchid is more unisex to my nose 💕

The dry down on Black orchid is soft, sweet, and pretty♡ Both beautiful.

So happy it helped!! 💜

Thank you so much! 🥰 While I don’t think either are a safe blind buy, I do think Velvet Orchid is the easier one to like out of the two 😝 I still have my full bottle of VO and scaled down to a 10ml travel of Black Orchid cause I have to be in the mood for that perfume and it has to be cold 😂

Same!

Thank you!! If I had to choose a team it would definitely be Team Velvet Orchid 💜

Thank you!! ❤️

Yes, I think I was expecting this crazy sillage and it scared me a little 😝 I still think it has amazing longevity and projects more in warmer temps but I don’t like it in warmer weather. She’s tucked away for now 💕

Thank you!! I want to cut them again for Fall 🍁 It’s just too hot in FL to have them in summer 😂

Yasss girl! I am trying to hunt down a good deal on samples of that one and Baccarat Rouge 540 ❤️

Got both samples coming my way!! 🙌🏼

Rebeca Collazo oh good! I was just about to send you a link of 540. I just ordered a 540 based on the great reviews. I will let you know how I like it. I got 540 and 540 extrait. Here’s the link I used... I got 4 samples. www.franciskurkdjian.com/samples-en.html

Thank you!! 🥰 You have a lovely day to and thank you for watching! ❤️

Rebeca Collazo Thank You💜

Thank you!! Yes, unfortunately I film during a different time of day now and if I turn on my usual lighting it creates this squiggly effect that you can see in some of my older videos. So I rely on my ring light and natural lighting. I try and switch it up and go in my bedroom which has more lighting. Eventually I’ll get more light when it’s in the budget. Happy Black Orchid worked out! 💕

Rebeca Collazo oh I see 😊 Yes, your bedroom is lovely as well 😊

Thanks for watching! 😘

You have good taste! 😘 tfw!!

Thank you so much!! My hubs isn’t crazy about Black Orchid either. I want to try the edt, I hear it’s better for those who find the scent interesting but just too much.

Yasss 🙌🏼

I recently picked up a decant of Velvet Orchid Lumiere! I will keep you posted! 😉 Thank you for watching 💕

Is there any way you can test it? It’s a polarizing scent that gets mixed reviews and definitely not a safe blind buy 💔

I love Velvet so much and know I will repurchase that one again. Black Orchid is one I have to be in the mood for but I think having a small travel size it perfect since it’s one I wouldn’t reach for but sometimes I crave the scent. So if you have one already I’d say get the other but if I had to pick one it would be Velvet 💜

@@rebecacollazo yeah I know what you mean :) thank you🙂🤟🌻

I subscribed to ur channel🤍

Yay! Glad it was helpful and thanks for subscribing! ❤️🥰❤️

I purchased mine from FragranceNet.com. I might have linked it in the description box ❤️

You are too funny! At the end when I mention let me know if you hate them and giggle, I thought of you 😂 cause I know how much you loooooovvvee Black Orchid 🤣

@@rebecacollazo lmaooooo

Yep! Second time buying it for myself as I gave the first bottle to my mother in law, love the smell, literally reminds me of a bouquet of vanilla flowers with a splash of cocoa 😎🔥

Correct and I say “I know they’re not notes in here” 😂 I always say I smell it and I’m not sure where it’s coming from. I don’t only rely on what is online but like to also share what my nose picks up 😉

Yesssss! ❤️ It really is a powerhouse fragrance

Lol! I know, I know 😂 I want to try Soleil Blanc too! I’m thinking it might be a nice summer scent 💛

Eau de Solei blanc actually has better performance than solei blanc, but both are very weak

I didn’t even know Costco sold perfume 👀 and I’m a member, lol. I did not but I’m sure it was for an awesome price! Now I will have to chk my local Costco next time I am in 💕 Thanks for sharing!

@@rebecacollazo The New York Costco locations I frequent usually don't have fragrances in store. I bought it online and you're correct in stating that it's a unisex fragrance (just like Rihanna's Rebelle!). Right now they have the 50 ml of Velvet Orchid for $75 which is about the same price that Fragrancenet charges now. Since I think they're both unauthorized sellers, they probably get them from the same places. Check their current lineup. It changes frequently: www.costco.com/fragrances.html When I bought Black Orchid on Costco.com, it was $50 per bottle for the 50 ml but there was a discount for buying several bottles, so I wound up paying $41 per bottle. Last June or July, they were selling it for $35 per bottle. See this thread: www.reddit.com/r/fragrance/comments/cfaouh/costco_has_tom_ford_black_orchid_edp_17oz_for_3497/ Where did you buy your bottle? *What's the batch code on the bottom label? There are two on the bottom of the box. One is a 3 digit code and the other is 5 digits. You can determine the date of the bottle from those.* The problem with the bottles they sent me is that, like yours, they're not as strong as they should be. I'm guessing it's because they're all 2017 bottles and they may have lost some potency. TF Black Orchid should be VERY strong as indicated by the Fragrantica longevity and sillage ratings here: www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Tom-Ford/Black-Orchid-1018.html

I got a sample of Lumiere coming my way! Can’t wait you test it out! 💜

Do you like the Lumiere? I find the last power and projection to be poor compared to the original Velvet Orchid on my skin.

@@maddyg282 I love it.. It lasts forever on me

Thank you! Let me know if you like it 💜

Did you liked it?

Which one? Either way I know men and women who wear both 😉

@@rebecacollazo iv got velvet orchid xx love your content by the way

@@karlpeart1752 Thank you!! ❤️ I find the TF fragrances (that I’ve tested) to be very unisex 👌🏼

I never had the chance to experience the OG poison 💔

@@rebecacollazo its gorgeous

Bottle is glass.

I have! And you’re right it’s a more sweeter version of the original but I find them to be very similar after 4 hours. The sweetness almost goes away. I do find the original to be slightly more beast mode but they both seem to last on my skin just the original is more stronger if that makes sense. That is a hassle, I wonder if you call them if they’ll just send you what you ordered and let you keep Lumiere since it was their error and because of safety precautions. Maybe not but it’s worth asking. Thank you for watching! 🥰

Rebeca Collazo awesome, good to hear you enjoy them both 👍 i tried contacting them via email but they are not accommodating. I am very disappointed given i have purchased atleast 20 fragrances from them in the last 4 months 😢

Yes! I go into that around the 6:00 minute mark 😉

Awe 😢 well at least it saves you money on these pricier scents 😉

Rebeca Collazo true! 😀

Not sure, I read the notes listed on Fragrantica but I don’t smell Lavender in this one.

Do you mean the price? It varies depending on the size and place you get it but it can range from $70-$180.

Thank you!