Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Sweet
100%
Floral
94%
Honey
77%
Woody
76%
Powdery
74%
Rum
72%
Warm Spicy
69%
Amber
68%
Vanilla
67%
Citrus
63%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Sweet, Floral, and Honey) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Sweet, Floral, Honey, and Woody among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.
Projection
With Sweet, Floral, Honey, and Woody among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.
Overview
Velvet Orchid LumièrebyTom Fordis a Amber Floral fragrance for women.Velvet Orchid Lumièrewas launched in 2016. Top notes are Rum, Honey, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot; middle notes are Black Orchid, Rose and Jasmine; base notes are Myrrh, Vanilla and Sandalwood.Tom Ford announces Velvet Orchid Lumière, coming out in November 2016, as a new edition of the glamorous fragrance Velvet Orchid from 2014 from the collection ruled by the vamp perfume Black Orchid from 2006.Velvet Orchid Lumière is a floral - oriental composition with gorumand accents. It opens with a blend of Italian bergamot, mandarin, honey and rum. Its heady floral heart, includes notes of rose, orchid and jasmine on the base of sandalwood, vanilla and myrrh.The fragrance is available as a 50 ml ($120) and a 100 ml ($168) Eau de Parfum.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Velvet Orchid Lumière office-safe?
- With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
- Best season
- Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
- Where to try it
- Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.