Is Alexandria Fragrances Ebony Flame a dupe of Tom Ford Ébène Fumé?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
A transcendent smoky wood fragrance, Ébène Fumé layers incense, palo santo, and dark resins into an aura of meditative luxury. Both contemplative and luxurious, it is Tom Ford at his most spiritual.
A versatile fragrance with a warm, fresh spicy twist. Ideal for both office wear and intimate occasions, offering a balanced sense of confidence.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The smoky woods, resin, and incense are ideally suited for fall and winter, providing a cocooning, warming effect. It can work in spring's cooler days but is likely too heavy for high summer heat.
Occasions
Refined richness and moderate boldness make it excellent for formal settings and romantic evenings, but the smoky, opulent character is too assertive for office or sporty scenarios.
Seasons
The blend of warm woody and spicy notes makes Ebony Flame suitable for cooler seasons like fall and spring, while its moderate projection also allows for winter wearing.
Occasions
Ebony Flame's balanced intensity and moderate projection make it versatile for office and date settings, while its warm and spicy accords are less suited for sports or formal settings.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 2 of its 10 notes, including Pepper, Leather
Adds amber and bergamot, drops cade and ebony
Where to buy
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Ébène Fumé EDP
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Ebony Flame Extrait
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International (3)
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United Kingdom from Italy. How import charges work