Is The Essence Vault White Suede - 960 a dupe of Tom Ford White Suede?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- White Suede
- White Suede - 960
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
Tom Ford's White Suede is a truly divisive scent- love it or hate it, this 'your skin but better' fragrance is either a comforting, clean luxury or a sharp, synthetic nightmare. It's a classy, subtle statement for some, an ashtray for others.
No. 960 borrows Tom Ford White Suede's supple suede-and-musk skeleton, with Bulgarian rose and saffron over an amber-sandalwood base. Tom Ford's version is famously close to the skin already, so the gap is smaller than usual here - but No. 960 still trades away some of the original's velvety texture, landing flatter and quieter within the first hour or two.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its soft sillage and 'clean skin' vibe make it ideal for office and casual wear where subtlety is appreciated. While elegant enough for dates and some formal occasions, its intimate nature means it won't dominate a room. It's not suited for sport due to its creamy, powdery character.
Seasons
Community season votes for Tom Ford White Suede, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring and autumn.
Occasions
Wearers put Tom Ford White Suede, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for the office, date nights and casual wear.
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 7 notes is in the original, including Suede, Sandalwood, Musk
Without frankincense and tea
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