London
| Edp | Concentration | Extrait |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2013 | Year | 2016 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Scandinavian Crime
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Tom Ford London is an absolute love-it-or-hate-it affair. It's divisive, animalic, and boldly challenging according to some; to others, it's a masterful, complex ode to a specific urban grit. One thing's for sure: it's not a safe blind buy.
This is a seriously hyped-up, dark Christmas concoction that's either a "true love" or a bit of a meh let-down, depending on your skin chemistry and incense sensibilities. If you want to smell like a sophisticated Christmas Eve service in a bottle, this is your jam.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 2% | 5% |
| Floral | 15% | 1% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 6% | 3% |
| Sweet | 13% | 19% |
| Warm | 47% | 56% |
| Woody | 5% | 7% |
| Earthy | 18% | 11% |
| Animalic | 12% | 11% |
| Fresh | 5% | 10% |
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Given its strong spicy and animalic profile, London is best suited for evening wear and dates, where its mysterious charm can unfold. Its moderate sillage and longevity mean it might just about pass in some office settings if applied lightly, but it's too distinctive for casual daytime wear or sports.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
The strong, warm spicy, and amber accords, combined with its described intensity and Christmas-like feel, make it too prominent for an office setting. It's perfectly suited for cooler evening dates and formal events where its luxurious, bold character can truly shine.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Fresh Spicy, Amber accords and Labdanum, Pepper notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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