Is Fragrance World Ebony Fume a dupe of Tom Ford Ébène Fumé?
Ébène Fumé EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2021 | Year | 2018 |
| $$$$ | Price Tier | $ |
Ebony Fume EDP
Ébène Fumé and Ebony Fume both nail the smoky wood profile, but their nuances set them apart. Tom Ford's creation emphasizes a refined, meditative incense, crafting a smooth and luxurious experience. Fragrance World's dupe, while impressively similar and budget-friendly, leans into a more assertive, almost medicinal smokiness that some may find challenging. The choice hinges on preference: subtle sophistication versus bold intensity. Ébène Fumé is an easier wear, while Ebony Fume demands a confident wearer.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Ébène Fumé
- Ebony Fume
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You prefer a smoother, more refined incense experience.
- You appreciate the artistry of high-end perfumery.
- You want a fragrance that's easier to wear daily.
- You prefer subtle sophistication over bold statements.
- You want a bold smoky fragrance on a budget.
- You enjoy challenging and unique scents.
- You like a fragrance that makes a statement.
- You don't mind a slightly medicinal edge.
A smoky, scorched wood scent with long staying power. Palo santo and incense open it, and leather and cade give it a charred depth. One for cold nights and formal evenings.
Palo santo, incense and cade smoke wrapped around leather, labdanum and ebony wood. Huge, dry and smoky, a dark winter scent that shows its value on cold nights.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Incense
14%
vs
15%
Resins
12%
vs
13%
Palo Santo
11%
vs
13%
Pepper
9%
vs
10%
Ebony
8%
vs
12%
Violet Leaf
7%
vs
4%
Leather
7%
vs
8%
Guaiac Wood
7%
vs
3%
Papyrus
6%
vs
5%
Labdanum
5%
vs
2%
Cade
5%
vs
5%
Rose
4%
vs
5%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Incense, cade and resin cocoon you in cold weather, so autumn and winter suit it. Cooler spring days work, and high summer would be too heavy.
Occasions
Smoky and opulent, it suits formal evenings and dates. The character is too assertive for the office or sport.
Seasons
Smoke, leather and resin are made for the cold, so winter and autumn lead. Warmer months flatten it into heaviness.
Occasions
Dark and powerful, it suits evenings, dates and formal events. The office and casual days want something lighter.
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.
Every one of its 12 notes is in the original, including Ebony, Palo Santo, Papyrus
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
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