Is Alexandria UK Italian Forest Tom Ford's Italian Cypress a dupe of Tom Ford Italian Cypress?

Italian Cypress EDP

Tom Ford by Carlos Benaïm Original Acquired
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EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2008 Year -
££££ Price Tier £
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Italian Cypress EDP
A divisive masterpiece, Italian Cypress is hailed by many as Tom Ford's best work, though some find its classic, masculine leanings a bit dated. It's a commanding, high-quality scent that demands respect.
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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.
Statement

Scent Profile

How they compare
Italian Cypress EDP A Italian Forest Tom Ford's Italian Cypress EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

Italian Cypress
Italian Forest Tom Ford's Italian Cypress

Base Notes

Shared Notes
Mint 50% vs 22%
Cypress 33% vs 35%
Basil 33% vs 22%
Only in Italian Cypress
Citrus 50% Woody Notes 33%
Shared Notes
Mint 50% vs 22%
Only in Italian Cypress
Citrus 50%
Only in Italian Forest Tom Ford's Italian Cypress
Cypress 35% Basil 23% Bergamot 19%
Only in Italian Cypress
Woody Notes 33% Cypress 33% Basil 33%
Only in Italian Forest Tom Ford's Italian Cypress
Cedar 31% Sandalwood 25% Vetiver 22% Patchouli 22%
Only in Italian Forest Tom Ford's Italian Cypress
Frankincense 53% Amber 47%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

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

Season and Occasion Fit

Italian Cypress

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office

While quite potent, its refined and mature profile makes it suitable for formal settings and dates, projecting an air of authority. Its strong character and classic feel make it less ideal for casual wear or sporty activities.

Italian Forest Tom Ford's Italian Cypress

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Community season votes for Tom Ford Italian Cypress, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring, autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office

Wearers put Tom Ford Italian Cypress, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for date nights and formal occasions.

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.

Overall scent match
29%
Key Similarities

Shares 3 of its 10 notes, including Cypress, Basil, Mint

Key Differences

Adds amber and bergamot, drops citrus and woody notes

Where to buy

Italian Cypress EDP
Italian Forest Tom Ford's Italian Cypress EDP

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Italian Cypress EDP

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