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Larmes du Désert Eau de Parfum bottle Larmes du Désert EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2015 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Italian Forest Tom Ford's Italian Cypress Eau de Parfum bottle Italian Forest Tom Ford's Italian Cypress EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Larmes du Désert EDP
This one's a divisive one, blending traditional incense and woods with a rather unexpected sweetness. While some rave about its golden, spiritual qualities, others are left scratching their heads, finding it too sweet or strangely fruity. Definitely not a blind buy.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Italian Forest Tom Ford's Italian Cypress EDP
Italian Forest chases Tom Ford's discontinued Italian Cypress, matching its crisp cypress-basil-mint barbershop opening. The woody-incense drydown is simpler and less resinous than Tom Ford's original, and doesn't hold the smoky depth as long.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Larmes du Désert EDP
Italian Forest Tom Ford's Italian Cypress EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cypress 48% vs 35%
Only in Larmes du Désert
Incense 51%
Only in Italian Forest Tom Ford's Italian Cypress
Basil 23% Mint 23% Bergamot 19%
Shared Notes
Cedar 32% vs 31%
Patchouli 28% vs 21%
Only in Larmes du Désert
Guaiac Wood 39%
Only in Italian Forest Tom Ford's Italian Cypress
Sandalwood 25% Vetiver 22%
Shared Notes
Amber 25% vs 47%
Only in Larmes du Désert
Woody 29% Benzoin 28% Citrus 17%
Only in Italian Forest Tom Ford's Italian Cypress
Frankincense 53%

Accords

Larmes du Désert Italian Forest Tom Ford's Italian Cypress
100%
Woody
80%
81%
Amber
46%
Aromatic
60%
51%
Smoky
Green
50%
47%
Balsamic
Incense
40%
Earthy
35%
Woody shared
100%
80%
81%
Aromatic shared
46%
60%
51%
50%
47%
40%
35%

Performance

Larmes du Désert Italian Forest Tom Ford's Italian Cypress
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Larmes du Désert

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate projection and deep, resinous nature make it generally unsuitable for the office, though some find it office-safe given a lighter hand. It shines on dates and formal occasions where its warm, sophisticated character can truly impress, particularly in cooler months. Not suited for casual daywear or sport due to its density.

Italian Forest Tom Ford's Italian Cypress

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Larmes du Désert EDP
Italian Forest Tom Ford's Italian Cypress EDP
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