Question 1

What's the difference between Come il Sole and Black Orchid?

Accepted Answer

Come il Sole is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Bois 1920 (2015) dominated by Amber accords. Black Orchid is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Tom Ford (2006) leaning on Warm Spicy accords. They share 4 accords: Amber, Woody, Sweet, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Come il Sole or Black Orchid?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Come il Sole scores 4.06/5 vs Black Orchid at 3.89/5. Black Orchid's standout strength: Unique, artistic scent with dark chocolate and fruity notes. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Come il Sole and Black Orchid smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 6 notes and 4 accords, including Amber, Woody, Sweet, Warm Spicy, Bergamot. Black Orchid: The r/fragrance community has polarized opinions on Black Orchid, with many praising its unique dark, artistic character and exceptional longevity, while others find the heavy patchouli and earthy base off-putting.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Come il Sole or Black Orchid?

Accepted Answer

Black Orchid: Excellent longevity (lasts 24+ hours) Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Come il Sole vs Black Orchid?

Accepted Answer

Come il Sole scores highest for all seasons wear; Black Orchid scores highest for winter wear. Come il Sole leans daytime, Black Orchid leans evening.

Come il Sole vs Black Orchid

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (6)

Unique to Come il Sole (9)

Unique to Black Orchid (14)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Black Orchid

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Attribute	Come il Sole	Black Orchid
Brand	Bois 1920	Tom Ford
Year	2015	2006
Rating	4.06	3.89
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	15	23