BeauFort London 2016 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Fathom V

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BeauFort London Fathom V is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016. Fathom V opens with Soil Tincture, Green Notes, Juniper, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Lily, and Mimosa, and dries down to a base of Salt, Amber, Cedar, and Vetiver. BeauFort London's Fathom V carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

Divisive, challenging, and utterly unique, Fathom V is a 'love it or hate it' scent that conjures vivid, often dark, imagery. It's a photorealistic journey into damp earth and decaying florals, perfectly capturing the melancholy of a rain-soaked cemetery or the intense green of a florist's cold room.
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Fathom V Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong sillage and remarkable longevity, Fathom V isn't one for the office unless applied with an extremely light hand. It's too evocative and unique for most formal settings, leaning more towards casual wear or niche events. The scent profile, particularly the 'wet earth' and 'funeral flowers' vibe, makes it less suited for an intimate date, unless your date shares your appreciation for the avant-garde.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Fathom V opens with a blast of green notes, blackcurrant, and a prominent soil tincture that quickly settles into a bouquet of wet, waxy lilies and jasmine. The heart reveals hints of spicy pepper and earthy cumin, while the base grounds the composition with vetiver, salty oakmoss, and a whisper of incense. It evokes the uncanny realism of a hyper-green, earthy floral. It’s distinctly cold, damp, and powerfully naturalistic, like burying your nose in a funeral wreath on a cold, wet day.

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