Tom Ford Velvet Orchid Eau de Parfum 3.4 oz

Velvet Orchid is Tom Ford's softer, more seductive answer to Black Orchid — a feminine EDP that won the Fragrance Foundation's "Women's Luxury" award in 2015. Where Black Orchid is bold and dark, Velvet Orchid opens with a honeyed, boozy rum accord before flowering into a rich blend of orchid, rose, and jasmine. The drydown settles into warm sandalwood, myrrh, and a whisper of soft leather, staying elegant and never overpowering.

Longevity is above average — most wearers report seven to ten hours on skin, with sillage that projects well in the first few hours before becoming a rich, close-wearing scent. Versatile enough for cooler days and evenings alike.

• Notes: Rum absolute, orchid, rose, jasmine, hyacinth, myrrh, sandalwood, tonka, suede
• Best for: Autumn and winter evenings; those who love Black Orchid but want something more wearable
• Awarded: Fragrance Foundation "Women's Luxury Fragrance of the Year" 2015