Tom Ford announced the creation of his brand in April 2005, in partnership with Domenico de Sole. In 2007, he opened his first flagship store in the world of haute couture, with a collection of menswear and accessory collection.Influenced by Middle Eastern culture, the designer explored woody textures combined with other exotic elements, furthering a concept of unmistakable versatility in which men and women can enjoy the same scent. In his collection of exotic, intriguing and sensual fragrances, created for sophisticated and elegant women and men, Tom Ford Black Orchid stands out, one of the first perfumes launched by the brand that boosted its growth in the world of fragrances. Although the scent was initially idealized for the female gender, it found a huge acceptance among men.