Velvet Orchid Lumière

Moreover, the latter has experienced incredible growth over the past 10 years. It is in this context that he launched an olfactory range. Also, the Velvet Orchid Lumière perfume came to enrich this range in 2016, appearing as the third variation of Black Orchid.

The history of Tom Ford perfumes

Tom Ford is an ambitious figure who has never hidden his desire to reach the highest summit of his art. He said, moreover, I want to create the first true luxury brand of the 21st century. In this context, he created, in 2006, the perfume Black Orchid. It was then a perfume as desirable as it was inaccessible, woven from an unexpected flower: the black orchid. This revealed the richness of its shadowy accord and its mysterious, voluptuous and sensual aura. Then, this perfume was followed by Black Orchid Voile de Fleur, in 2007, which in turn highlighted rather lily and honeysuckle. Velvet Orchid then arrived in 2014, replacing the woods and spices of its predecessor with jasmine, rose, orchid and flowers. Although these fragrances are all very different, they share a common ability to perfectly embody the timeless refinement of the Tom Ford house. They are crafted from rigorously selected ingredients and always display profound boldness. Also, Velvet Orchid Lumière stands as the fourth fragrance in this collection and, as such, follows exactly the same path as its predecessors.

The invigorating gourmand character of Velvet Orchid Lumière

On the occasion of the creation of Velvet Orchid Lumière, it would seem that Tom Ford placed greater emphasis on gourmand character and freshness. Thus, Velvet Orchid Lumière opens with a blend of citrus. It notably contains bergamot and mandarin. As such, its breath is immediately tangy and bursting. Nevertheless, rum is added to these ingredients as if to instantly create an addiction. Likewise, honey immediately makes the whole thing very syrupy and smooth. At this point, Velvet Orchid Lumière develops toward a more floral heart, revealing all the assured femininity of the woman who wears it. Of course, it contains rose, undisputed queen of feminine perfumery notes. Likewise, black orchid is still present, which only reinforces the mysterious aspect of this fragrance. Jasmine, for its part, enriches the whole with a rich, sun-kissed luminosity. Finally, Velvet Orchid Lumière softens little by little and develops toward a more enveloping base. This combines myrrh with sandalwood before enhancing the whole with a hint of sensual, smooth vanilla. As for the bottle, Velvet Orchid Lumière fully retains the aesthetic of its predecessors. Once black, it has simply been reworked in purple tones. Nevertheless, it still fits within a very Art Deco trend. The whole proves both simple and finely crafted, revealing a fluted glass surface with meticulously refined details.