Tom Ford 2024 EDP

U £££££ Acquired

Black Lacquer

by Guillaume Flavigny

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Tom Ford Black Lacquer is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Guillaume Flavigny. Black Lacquer opens with Vinyl, Pepper, Ink, and Rum, settles into a heart of Ebony, Peony, Elemi, and Apricot, and dries down to a base of Frankincense. Tom Ford's Black Lacquer carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

Divisive, dark, and utterly distinctive. Black Lacquer isn't for everyone, but if you're chasing that 'industrial goth meets ancient temple' vibe, you've found your signature. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but for those who get it, it's a masterpiece.
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Black Lacquer Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

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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
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This is a strong, dark, and complex fragrance, making it far too intense for office wear. Its mysterious and alluring nature, coupled with its excellent longevity and projection, makes it perfect for date nights and formal evening events. It's too unique and heavy for casual daytime wear or anything active.

About

Black Lacquer opens with a punch of sharp black pepper and the peculiar, intriguing scent of vinyl and ink, softened by a boozy rum note. This industrial edge quickly mellows into a heart of dark ebony wood, intertwined with a subtle, almost jammy apricot and a whisper of peony. The dry-down is dominated by a deep, resinous frankincense, evoking old churches and mysterious temples, with hints of the inky, woody accords lingering beautifully.

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