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Which Should You Buy?
A transcendent smoky wood fragrance, Ébène Fumé layers incense, palo santo, and dark resins into an aura of meditative luxury. Both contemplative and luxurious, it is Tom Ford at his most spiritual.
A smoky, churchy incense bomb that's a dead ringer for a much pricier bottle. Give it time to macerate and it transforms from an ashtray into a surprisingly fresh and woody powerhouse, though some find it a touch synthetic.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 1% |
| Floral | 5% | 5% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 6% | 5% |
| Sweet | 6% | 6% |
| Warm | 26% | 26% |
| Woody | 34% | 35% |
| Earthy | 20% | 20% |
| Animalic | 9% | 10% |
| Fresh | 7% | 6% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The smoky woods, resin, and incense are ideally suited for fall and winter, providing a cocooning, warming effect. It can work in spring's cooler days but is likely too heavy for high summer heat.
Occasions
Refined richness and moderate boldness make it excellent for formal settings and romantic evenings, but the smoky, opulent character is too assertive for office or sporty scenarios.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its strong projection and dominant smoky, woody accords make it a bit much for the office. However, it's perfect for a winter's evening date or formal event where its bold character can truly shine.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Amber, Smoky accords and Rose, Violet Leaf notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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