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Tom Ford Ébène Fumé Parfum bottle Tom Ford Ébène Fumé EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
U Gender U
2021 Year 2018
££££ Price Tier ££££
Hermessence Agar Ebene Eau de Toilette bottle Hermessence Agar Ebene EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Tom Ford Ébène Fumé EDP
Ébène Fumé forges an intriguing bond between smoke and resins, embodying a complex yet elegant aroma.
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Our Verdict - Hermessence Agar Ebene EDT
Hermessence Agar Ebene is a divisive one. Fans praise its sophisticated, soft take on oud and fir, while critics lament its fleeting performance and lack of originality. It's a 'your mileage may vary' scent, so test before you commit.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Tom Ford Ébène Fumé EDP
Hermessence Agar Ebene EDT

Notes

Tom Ford Ébène Fumé
Hermessence Agar Ebene

Top Notes

Only in Tom Ford Ébène Fumé
Palo Santo 100%
Only in Tom Ford Ébène Fumé
Labdanum 37% Resin 32% Leather 32%
Only in Hermessence Agar Ebene
Oud 50% Fir Resin 50%

Accords

Tom Ford Ébène Fumé Hermessence Agar Ebene
Oud
100%
90%
Smoky
85%
Woody
66%
70%
Amber
60%
Balsamic
17%
50%
Spicy
Aromatic
50%
Conifer
46%
Fresh
41%
Sweet
17%
Oud
100%
90%
Woody shared
85%
66%
70%
Balsamic shared
60%
17%
50%
50%
46%
41%
17%

Performance

Tom Ford Ébène Fumé Hermessence Agar Ebene
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Tom Ford Ébène Fumé

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

The smoky and woody notes fit best in cool weather, making Spring and Fall ideal. It may be too heavy for hot summers but can work in the mild winters.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Office Casual Formal

The balanced projection and intense character make it suitable for date nights and casual outings. It is slightly formal, fitting some office settings, but not ideal for sports.

Hermessence Agar Ebene

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its subtle sillage and elegant profile make Agar Ebene perfect for office wear or intimate dates where you don't want to overpower. Given its fleeting performance, it's less suited for loud casual outings or formal events needing a strong presence.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
84%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, balsamic

Key Differences

Similar character via different notes

Where to buy

Tom Ford Ébène Fumé EDP
Hermessence Agar Ebene EDT
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