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Ombre Leather - 470

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The Essence Vault Ombre Leather - 470 is an Eau de Parfum. Ombre Leather - 470 opens with Jasmine and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Leather and Labdanum, and dries down to a base of Patchouli and Styrax. The Essence Vault's Ombre Leather - 470 carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

No. 470 takes on Tom Ford Ombre Leather's tactile leather-labdanum core and delivers a recognisable, if simplified, version - the cardamom opening is louder and more one-dimensional than the original's smoky depth, and the leather reads flatter without Ombre Leather's resinous complexity.
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  • Untamed
  • Rugged
  • Confident
  • Sensual
Ombre Leather - 470 Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by

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Ombre Leather 16 the original Ombre Leather - 470 inspired by

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

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Topas listed
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Baseas listed

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Community season votes for Tom Ford Ombre Leather 16, the fragrance this is built to match, favour autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Wearers put Tom Ford Ombre Leather 16, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for the office, date nights and formal occasions.

Ingredients and allergens

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Ethics and formulation

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About

No. 470 is built to evoke Tom Ford's Ombre Leather, and the resemblance is there in the raw, tactile leather heart that dominates the composition. Cardamom and a touch of jasmine open things with a spicier, brighter edge than the original's more brooding, smoky introduction, quickly giving way to the leather accord that is the star of the show here. Patchouli and styrax round out a warm, resinous base that has decent presence for the price point, though it lacks the multi-layered depth and lingering sillage of the designer version, settling into a closer skin scent sooner. Best worn in cooler weather for an evening out or a casual day when a confident, slightly rugged leather signature is the goal.

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