Question 1

What's the difference between Or des Indes and Black Orchid?

Accepted Answer

Or des Indes is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier (1988) 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 3 accords: Amber, Woody, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Or des Indes or Black Orchid?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Or des Indes scores 3.95/5 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 Or des Indes and Black Orchid smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. 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, Or des Indes 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 Or des Indes vs Black Orchid?

Accepted Answer

Or des Indes scores highest for fall wear; Black Orchid scores highest for winter wear. Or des Indes leans daytime, Black Orchid leans evening.

Or des Indes vs Black Orchid

Comparison Summary

Unique to Black Orchid (20)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

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Attribute	Or des Indes	Black Orchid
Brand	Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier	Tom Ford
Year	1988	2006
Rating	3.95	3.89
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	23