Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours Black vs Flavia Noir Orchidee

Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Tom Ford Black Orchid.

At a glance

Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours Black costs £15 and Flavia Noir Orchidee costs £18.50, so Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours Black is £3.50 cheaper. They share 7 notes out of 20 distinct notes listed across both (35%). Both are EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Tom Ford Black Orchid.

Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours Black

Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours Black is a dark opulent unisex flanker inspired by Black Orchid by Tom Ford, layering dark chocolate, exotic florals, smoky incense, patchouli, and oud into a richer prestige style evolution of the Oud 24 Hours DNA.

Flavia Noir Orchidee

Noir Orchidee is Flavia's dark, gourmand take on Tom Ford's Black Orchid, built around an unusual truffle and black currant opening over a dense vanilla and patchouli base.

Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours Black, dupe of Tom Ford Black OrchidFlavia Noir Orchidee, dupe of Tom Ford Black Orchid

Comparison

Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours BlackFlavia Noir Orchidee
Overall rating8.2/10 · 1 review7.7/10 · 1 review
Longevity8.0/107.5/10
Projection7.5/107.0/10
Scent accuracy8.5/107.8/10
Value for money9.0/108.5/10
Price£15£18.50
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexUnisex
Inspired byTom Ford Black OrchidTom Ford Black Orchid

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours Black

Top Notes

  • Dark Chocolate
  • Mandarin
  • Bergamot
  • Fruity Notes

Heart Notes

  • Spices
  • Fruity Notes
  • Jasmine
  • Gardenia
  • Ylang Ylang

Base Notes

  • Amber
  • Incense
  • Patchouli
  • Sandalwood
  • Agarwood (Oud)

Flavia Noir Orchidee

Top Notes

  • Truffle
  • Black Currant
  • Mandarin Orange
  • Bergamot

Heart Notes

  • Fruity Notes
  • Ylang-Ylang
  • Jasmine

Base Notes

  • Vanilla
  • Patchouli
  • Incense
  • Sandalwood
  • Vetiver
  • Amber
  • White Musk

Shared Notes

  • Bergamot
  • Fruity Notes
  • Jasmine
  • Amber
  • Incense
  • Patchouli
  • Sandalwood

7 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours Black lists Dark Chocolate, Mandarin, Spices, Gardenia, Ylang Ylang and Agarwood (Oud) that Flavia Noir Orchidee does not.

Flavia Noir Orchidee lists Truffle, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang, Vanilla, Vetiver and White Musk that Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours Black does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours Black

  • Amber
  • Floral
  • Fruity
  • Oud
  • Smoky
  • Earthy
  • Patchouli
  • Chocolate
  • Bitter
  • Resinous
  • Incense
  • Oriental
  • Spicy

Flavia Noir Orchidee

  • Amber
  • Vanilla
  • Fruity
  • Patchouli
  • Incense

Both share Amber, Fruity, Patchouli and Incense. Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours Black also lists Floral, Oud, Smoky, Earthy, Chocolate, Bitter, Resinous, Oriental and Spicy. Flavia Noir Orchidee also lists Vanilla.

Vibes

Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours Black

  • Dark
  • Mysterious
  • Masculine
  • Oriental
  • Luxurious

Flavia Noir Orchidee

  • Dark
  • Gourmand

Both share Dark. Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours Black also lists Mysterious, Masculine, Oriental and Luxurious. Flavia Noir Orchidee also lists Gourmand.

Occasions

Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours Black

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Autumn
  • Formal
  • Winter
  • Nightlife
  • Cold weather

Flavia Noir Orchidee

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Everyday
  • Night out

Both share Signature, Evening, Autumn and Winter. Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours Black also lists Formal, Nightlife and Cold weather. Flavia Noir Orchidee also lists Everyday and Night out.

Performance

Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours Black

  • Long lasting
  • Strong longevity

Flavia Noir Orchidee

  • Long lasting
  • Skin scent

Both share Long lasting. Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours Black also lists Strong longevity. Flavia Noir Orchidee also lists Skin scent.

Style lane

Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours Black

  • Fruity floral

Flavia Noir Orchidee

  • White floral

Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours Black lists Fruity floral. Flavia Noir Orchidee lists White floral.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours Black (8.0/10)
  • Projection: Wins Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours Black (7.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours Black (8.5/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours Black (9.0/10)
  • Price: Wins Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours Black (£15)

Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours Black leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy, value for money and lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours Black has 1 community review and Flavia Noir Orchidee has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours Black or Flavia Noir Orchidee?

Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours Black costs £15 and Flavia Noir Orchidee costs £18.50, so Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours Black is £3.50 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours Black or Flavia Noir Orchidee?

Atlas ratings give Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours Black 8.0 out of 10 for longevity and Flavia Noir Orchidee 7.5 out of 10, so Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours Black rates higher.

Which projects more, Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours Black or Flavia Noir Orchidee?

Atlas ratings give Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours Black 7.5 out of 10 for projection and Flavia Noir Orchidee 7.0 out of 10, so Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours Black rates higher.

Which is closer to Tom Ford Black Orchid, Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours Black or Flavia Noir Orchidee?

Atlas ratings give Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours Black 8.5 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Flavia Noir Orchidee 7.8 out of 10, so Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours Black rates higher.

Which is better value, Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours Black or Flavia Noir Orchidee?

Atlas ratings give Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours Black 9.0 out of 10 for value for money and Flavia Noir Orchidee 8.5 out of 10, so Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours Black rates higher.

What notes do Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours Black and Flavia Noir Orchidee share?

They share 7 notes: Bergamot, Fruity Notes, Jasmine, Amber, Incense, Patchouli and Sandalwood.

Which occasions suit Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours Black and Flavia Noir Orchidee?

Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours Black is tagged for Signature, Evening, Autumn, Formal, Winter, Nightlife and Cold weather. Flavia Noir Orchidee is tagged for Signature, Evening, Autumn, Winter, Everyday and Night out.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.

Compare with the original

  • Tom Ford Black Orchid vs Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours Black
  • Tom Ford Black Orchid vs Flavia Noir Orchidee

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