Tom Ford 2012 Edp

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Lys Fume

Tom Ford Lys Fume is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012. Lys Fume opens with Turmeric, Nutmeg, Mandarin, and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Lily, Rum, Ylang-Ylang, and Artemisia, and dries down to a base of Labdanum, Oak, Styrax, and Vanilla. Tom Ford's Lys Fume carries an Acquired verdict, a white floral-led wear.

Tom Ford's Lys Fume is a captivating, divisive floral that demands attention, yet mystifies many. It's a love-it-or-hate-it scent for serious lily enthusiasts, often described as a vibrant, 'bubblegum' floral with a dark, alluring twist. The hunt for this discontinued gem is real, with fans clamouring for its return despite some finding it too sweet or muddled.
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  • Bold
  • Confident
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Edgy
Lys Fume Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 6%
Floral 20%
Fruity 4%
Green 6%
Sweet 29%
Warm 30%
Woody 11%
Earthy 11%
Animalic 5%
Fresh 6%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

White Floral
100%
Woody
77%
Yellow Floral
72%
Soft Spicy
68%
Sweet
64%

Notes

Top Notes

Nutmeg 26% Turmeric 26% Pink Pepper 25% Mandarin 23%

Heart Notes

Lily 35% Ylang-Ylang 27% Rum 21% Artemisia 18%

Base Notes

Vanilla 27% Oak 26% Labdanum 25% Styrax 23%

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Lys Fume's powerful sillage and strong, distinctive floral-spicy profile make it less suitable for casual or office wear, where it might overwhelm. It excels in formal and date settings, where its luxurious, bold character and long-lasting nature can truly shine and leave a memorable impression.

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About

Lys Fume unfurls with an unusual, spicy zing of turmeric and pink pepper, quickly yielding to a lush, creamy lily. The heart is a heady, boozy affair, where rich ylang-ylang and intoxicating rum mingle with the lily. As it dries, the floral opulence settles into a warm, woody embrace of oak and labdanum, cushioned by a sweet, lingering vanilla, hinting at something darker and earthier beneath the bloom.

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