"If you like Black Orchid but have a sweet tooth, Velvet Orchid is the one for you - it takes the original and adds a spoonful of honey and a shot of rum." - Kate, Escentual Beauty Team.

Why You'll Love Tom Ford Velvet Orchid:

• Amber-floral fragrance that's drenched in honey and rum.
• Reimagines the best-selling Black Orchid perfume.
• Long-lasting fragrance for women - but loved by men too.
• Part of the Velvet Orchid fragrance collection.

What Does Velvet Orchid Smell Like?

Velvet Orchid is the sugary sister of Black Orchid. It keeps the citrus-green bergamot of the original Eau de Parfum but swaps the earthy black truffle for sticky sweet honey. The honey preps you for a hypnotic, dramatic orchid blend in the heart, which pairs a velvet orchid accord with Tom Ford's exclusive black orchid. The elusive, luxurious orchid tone maintains a sense of sweetness right through to the base, while a lingering boozy rum tone adds warmth and texture.

Top Notes: Italian Bergamot, Honey.
Heart Notes: Velvet Orchid Accord, Black Orchid.
Base Notes: Vanilla, Peru Balsam.

Why It's Escentual:

Tom Ford's first fragrance Black Orchid was launched in 2006. It was initially created as a women's perfume, but men loved it just as much - and they still do. As a result, Tom Ford revisited his classic in 2014 to create Velvet Orchid, an uber-feminine alternative. But just like the original, Velvet Orchid is loved just as much by men - as long as you have a sweet tooth, this is the one for you.

If you're a Tom Ford fan and value his attention to detail, you'll notice Velvet Orchid's nods to the original. For example, the black orchid accord is back - Tom Ford created it so you won't find it anywhere apart from his Orchid fragrances. The bottle shares similarities too. It has the same art deco-inspired bottle, gold-plated label and hand-tied cord, but the glass is now an opulent dark purple hue.

The Best Way To Use It:

For the best performance, spritz Velvet Orchid Eau de Parfum onto your pulse points - particularly the neck and wrists. Do not rub the fragrance as this will alter the way it develops.

The Sustainable Side:

The outer packaging can be recycled.