Fragrance: Tom Ford - Black Orchid - Eau de Parfum
Talc: Yardley Gold
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
I am always a bit surprised by Bloom. It is a dupe (and a pretty good one) of Tom Ford Black Orchid. Black Orchid is a fragrance that I find masculine despite its name and description. Here’s what I get from the internet:
The opening of Black Orchid is beautiful and complex, with dark, sweet floral and fruity notes mixed with citrus, all overlaid by the rich, earthy truffle. As Black Orchid dries down, the subtle spicy notes enhance the sweet darkness of the fruity florals
On the face of it, I would not think this is a scent I’d like, but, for me, the blend is such that I only pick up hints of the fruity and floral notes and in the dry-down these add a touch of mystery to what comes across with a spicy earthiness.
January 25, 2025
Brush: Zenith B40 28mm Boar
Razor: Koraat 7/8" Near Wedge Spanish Point
Lather: Pasteur|Master Soap Creations - Bloom - Soap
Aftershave: Pasteur|Master Soap Creations - Bloom - Aftershave
Fragrance: Tom Ford - Black Orchid - Eau de Parfum
Talc: Yardley Gold
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
I am always a bit surprised by Bloom. It is a dupe (and a pretty good one) of Tom Ford Black Orchid. Black Orchid is a fragrance that I find masculine despite its name and description. Here’s what I get from the internet:
The opening of Black Orchid is beautiful and complex, with dark, sweet floral and fruity notes mixed with citrus, all overlaid by the rich, earthy truffle. As Black Orchid dries down, the subtle spicy notes enhance the sweet darkness of the fruity florals
On the face of it, I would not think this is a scent I’d like, but, for me, the blend is such that I only pick up hints of the fruity and floral notes and in the dry-down these add a touch of mystery to what comes across with a spicy earthiness.