London EDP

Tom Ford by Yann Vasnier Original
48%
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London Eau de Parfum bottle London EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2013 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Heart of England Eau de Parfum bottle Heart of England EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - London EDP
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.
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Our Verdict - Heart of England EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Tom Ford - London - a warm spicy fragrance led by Black Pepper, Saffron, Cardamom, with woody depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
London EDP
Heart of England EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pepper 16% vs 30%
Cardamom 16% vs 23%
Saffron 16% vs 26%
Coriander 16% vs 19%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 25% vs 46%
Geranium 25% vs 53%

Accords

London Heart of England
100%
Warm Spicy
90%
68%
Woody
78%
71%
Amber
71%
Smoky
64%
Aromatic
66%
61%
Leather
60%
Oud
42%
Floral
54%
50%
Balsamic
48%
Musky
Warm Spicy shared
100%
90%
Woody shared
68%
78%
71%
71%
Aromatic shared
64%
66%
61%
Oud shared
60%
42%
54%
50%
48%

Performance

London Heart of England
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

London

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

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.

Heart of England

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The warm spicy character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its warm spicy, woody signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
48%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, woody, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

London EDP
Heart of England EDP
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