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Fougère d’Argent Eau de Parfum bottle Fougère d’Argent EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2018 Year -
££££ Price Tier £
Silver Fern Eau de Parfum bottle Silver Fern EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Fougère d’Argent EDP
Tom Ford's Fougère d'Argent is a divisive beast: some hail it as the ultimate modern fougère, a masterpiece of masculine elegance, while others find it merely pleasant, overpriced, or even, well, a bit like toothpaste. It's discontinued, of course, adding to its allure.
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Our Verdict - Silver Fern EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Tom Ford Fougere D'Argent - a citrus fragrance led by Mandarin Orange, Ginger, Lavender, with warm spicy depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Fougère d’Argent EDP
Silver Fern EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 47% vs 28%
Ginger 28% vs 33%
Mandarin 23% vs 37%
Shared Notes
Akigalawood 63% vs 46%
Labdanum 36% vs 53%
Shared Notes
Coumarin 100% vs 100%

Accords

Fougère d’Argent Silver Fern
100%
Woody
58%
Citrus
90%
85%
Lavender
79%
Aromatic
66%
65%
Warm Spicy
78%
73%
Oud
61%
Vanilla
61%
Sweet
57%
Balsamic
Amber
54%
100%
Citrus shared
58%
90%
85%
Aromatic shared
79%
66%
Warm Spicy shared
65%
78%
Oud
73%
61%
61%
57%
54%

Performance

Fougère d’Argent Silver Fern
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Fougère d’Argent

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its refined, clean, and elegant profile makes it excellent for formal and office settings where subtlety is appreciated. While reviewers note 'gentlemanly' vibes, its moderate sillage and lack of overt 'sexiness' mean it's less of a standout for dates and casual wear.

Silver Fern

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the citrus signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, warm spicy, citrus

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Fougère d’Argent EDP
Silver Fern EDP
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