Taormina Orange Eau de Parfum bottle Taormina Orange
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2026 Year 2014
££ Price Tier ££
Brutus Eau de Parfum bottle Brutus

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Taormina Orange
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Taormina Orange Eau de Parfum
Tom Ford's Taormina Orange is a divisive return to form for the brand's freshies. You'll either love its naturalistic citrus and white floral blend, or find it a painfully generic, fleeting disappointment. Buyer beware, the performance is a sticking point.
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Our Verdict - Brutus Eau de Parfum
Brutus is a divisive, earthy patchouli that swings from sophisticated fougere to 'unwashed @zz' depending on who you ask. It's a tamer Gualtieri, but temper your expectations regarding performance.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 33% 29%
Floral 20% 24%
Fruity 7% 4%
Green 6% 9%
Sweet 16% 14%
Warm 5% 5%
Woody 8% 10%
Earthy 18% 14%
Animalic 9% 6%
Fresh 18% 20%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Taormina Orange EdP
Brutus EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mandarin 24% vs 49%
Only in Taormina Orange Eau de Parfum
Blood Orange 36% Lime 23% Cardamom 18%
Only in Brutus Eau de Parfum
Bergamot 51%
Only in Taormina Orange Eau de Parfum
Orange Blossom 38% Bitter Orange 35% Floral 27%
Only in Brutus Eau de Parfum
Lavender 35% Geranium 34% Rose 31%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 34% vs 14%
Musk 34% vs 14%
Patchouli 31% vs 24%
Only in Brutus Eau de Parfum
Cedar 16% Amber 15% Labdanum 15%

Accords

Taormina Orange Eau de Parfum Brutus Eau de Parfum
100%
Citrus
88%
43%
Woody
100%
Patchouli
93%
43%
Earthy
66%
45%
Warm Spicy
64%
Amber
58%
Aromatic
52%
Balsamic
52%
Musky
52%
Citrus shared
100%
88%
Woody shared
43%
100%
93%
Earthy shared
43%
66%
Warm Spicy shared
45%
64%
58%
52%
52%
52%

Performance

Taormina Orange Eau de Parfum Brutus Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Taormina Orange Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, citrus-forward profile with decent but not overwhelming projection makes it ideal for casual wear and sports, as many reviewers highlight its 'summer in a bottle' feel. However, the varying performance reports mean it's less reliable for formal events where longevity is key and more appropriate for a relaxed office setting than a power meeting.

Brutus Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Office Casual Formal

While some find it versatile and office-appropriate due to its moderate sillage, others report fleeting longevity, making it less ideal for all-day formal or sport wear. The sophisticated woody and patchouli profile lends itself well to dates and casual refined settings.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
84%
Accord
63%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Citrus, Earthy accords and Patchouli, Oakmoss notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Taormina Orange Eau de Parfum
Brutus Eau de Parfum
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