Growing Up with Black Orchid: Tom Ford Launches the Next Chapter

Tom Ford has unveiled Black Orchid Reserve, the newest addition to its legendary fragrance portfolio, with a striking global campaign fronted by award-winning actress Tilda Swinton.

For me, Black Orchid was more than just a perfume in my twenties, it was my secret weapon. The moment I pressed the black bottle and felt that first spritz, my entire aura shifted. Nights out, dinners, adventures, the fragrance became the finishing touch that made me feel unstoppable. It wasn’t just a scent, it was my identity.

Now, well into my thirties, Tom Ford introduces Black Orchid Reserve and I couldn’t be more thrilled. This is the grown-up evolution of a fragrance that defined a decade of my life. Where the original was sexy and iconic, the new iteration introduces the Ghost Orchid Accord, a rare white-floral note captured with advanced headspace technology at the exact moment of bloom. It adds a luminous brightness to the fragrance’s signature depth mirroring the way my own style and sense of self has evolved. Bold, but refined with maturity.

The fragrance composition highlights:

  • Top Notes: Bergamot, Truffle
  • Heart Notes: Black Orchid, Ylang-Ylang, Ghost Orchid Accord
  • Base Notes: Dark Chocolate, Patchouli, Tonka Bean, Vanilla

Set to debut globally on September 1, 2025Black Orchid Reserve marks not just the next chapter in Tom Ford’s iconic collection, but also, for me, the next chapter in my own relationship with fragrance a reminder that scent grows with us, becoming more complex, more radiant, and more resonant over time.

Available at Tom Ford Beauty boutiques, select luxury retailers, and online at tomfordbeauty.com

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