Question 1

What's the difference between L'Arrivee and Black Orchid?

Accepted Answer

L'Arrivee is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from House of Matriarch (2017) dominated by Woody 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: Woody, Sweet, Amber, Floral.

Question 2

Which is better, L'Arrivee or Black Orchid?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, L'Arrivee scores 3.87/5 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 L'Arrivee and Black Orchid smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 4 accords, including Woody, Sweet, Amber, Floral, Jasmine. Black Orchid: La comunidad de r/fragrance tiene opiniones polarizadas sobre Black Orchid, con muchos elogiando su carácter oscuro, artístico y único, así como su excepcional longevidad, mientras que otros encuentran la base de pachulí pesado y terrosa desagradable.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, L'Arrivee 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 L'Arrivee vs Black Orchid?

Accepted Answer

L'Arrivee scores highest for fall wear; Black Orchid scores highest for winter wear. L'Arrivee leans daytime, Black Orchid leans evening.

L'Arrivee vs Black Orchid

Resumen de la comparación

Notas compartidas (4)

Exclusivas de L'Arrivee (9)

Exclusivas de Black Orchid (16)

Acordes compartidos (4)

Preguntas frecuentes

Pulso del sentimiento de la comunidad — Black Orchid

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Atributo	L'Arrivee	Black Orchid
Marca	House of Matriarch	Tom Ford
Año	2017	2006
Valoración	3.87	3.89
Concentración	—	—
Género	feminine	feminine
Total de notas	14	23