Tom Ford 2007 EDP

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Black Violet

by Clément Gavarry , Pascal Gaurin

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Tom Ford Black Violet is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2007, created by Clément Gavarry and Pascal Gaurin. Black Violet opens with Citrus, Fruity Notes, and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Violet, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes and Oakmoss. Tom Ford's Black Violet carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

Tom Ford's Black Violet is a divisive beast, a love-it-or-hate-it woodland odyssey. Discontinued, of course, because anything this interesting can't possibly stick around. If you track down an authentic bottle, you're in for a ride.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Edgy
  • Bold
  • Sensual
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Black Violet Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Fruity Notes42%
Citrus29%
Bergamot29%
Heartas listed
Violet100%
Baseas listed
Oakmoss56%
Woody Notes44%

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 Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong character and occasional beast-mode performance, this isn't one for the office. It truly shines on a date or for formal events, where its mysterious and sensual qualities can be appreciated without being overpowering. Casual wear is possible, but it feels a bit much for everyday errands.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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

Opens with a zesty, almost sharp citrus and fruity burst. Soon, a deep, earthy violet emerges, not a sweet, powdery floral but something darker and more mysterious. This blends seamlessly with a rich, mossy, woody base, creating an intriguing chypre profile. It's a journey from vibrant fruit to a forest floor, with the violet lingering throughout, sophisticated yet untamed.

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