What was the first fragrance launched by Tom Ford’s beauty brand in 2006?

Black Orchid was the first fragrance launched by Tom Ford’s beauty brand in 2006.

Tom Ford developed Black Orchid as a signature scent for his emerging beauty business. The fragrance is presented as a dark, luxurious floral with a central black-orchid concept, supported by notes including truffle, patchouli, vanilla, and dark woods. Its black bottle reinforced the dramatic visual identity.

Ford had already built a major reputation in fashion through his work at Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent. Black Orchid helped establish his independent brand in fragrance before later collections expanded into private-blend and other product lines.

The name can cause confusion because Tom Ford later released many famous fragrances, including Oud Wood, Neroli Portofino, and Grey Vetiver. Those are not the brand’s first fragrance. Black Orchid belongs to the original 2006 launch and is also sold in versions such as Eau de Parfum and Parfum.