Tom Ford 2018 EDP

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Fougère d’Argent

by Olivier Gillotin , Linda Song

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Tom Ford Fougère d’Argent is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Olivier Gillotin and Linda Song. Fougère d’Argent opens with Mandarin, Lavender, and Ginger, settles into a heart of Akigalawood and Labdanum, and dries down to a base of Coumarin. Tom Ford's Fougère d’Argent carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

Tom Ford's Fougère d'Argent is a divisive beast: some hail it as the ultimate modern fougère, a masterpiece of masculine elegance, while others find it merely pleasant, overpriced, or even, well, a bit like toothpaste. It's discontinued, of course, adding to its allure.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
  • Elegant
  • Confident
  • Clean
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Fougère d’Argent Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lavender48%
Ginger29%
Mandarin24%
Heartas listed
Akigalawood63%
Labdanum37%
Baseas listed
Coumarin100%

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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its refined, clean, and elegant profile makes it excellent for formal and office settings where subtlety is appreciated. While reviewers note 'gentlemanly' vibes, its moderate sillage and lack of overt 'sexiness' mean it's less of a standout for dates and casual wear.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender

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

Fougère d'Argent opens with a brisk, aromatic lavender brightened by a zing of ginger and mandarin. This fresh, spicy kick quickly settles into a sophisticated heart of rich labdanum and the unique woody-spicy nuance of Akigalawood. The dry-down is a creamy, warm embrace of coumarin, providing a refined sweetness that balances the traditional fougère structure with a modern, elegant twist. It's a classy barbershop scent, but elevated.

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