Tom Ford 2012 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Ombre de Hyacinth

Tom Ford Ombre de Hyacinth is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012, created by Calice Becker. Ombre de Hyacinth opens with Violet Leaf, Magnolia, Frankincense, and Galbanum, settles into a heart of Hyacinth, Jasmine, and Pink Pepper, and dries down to a base of Musk and Benzoin. Tom Ford's Ombre de Hyacinth carries an Acquired verdict, an aromatic-led wear.

A truly polarising Tom Ford offering. Ombre de Hyacinth isn't for the faint-hearted, nor for those expecting a pure hyacinth floral. This one's an acquired taste, with some finding it a brilliant green floral and others dismissing it as cheap aftershave.

Fresh
Clean
Classic
Subtle
Sophisticated

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Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Green

100%

Floral

81%

Ozonic

65%

Fresh Spicy

62%

Aquatic

56%

Amber

52%

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Performance

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:

Spring

Also Works:

Fall

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Best Occasions

Best For:

Office

Also Works:

Casual Formal

Its clean, fresh, and green profile, often described as soapy or like a 'wet garden', makes it quite suitable for office wear where some reviewers enjoyed it. However, its significant sillage and a divisive 'aftershave' perception mean it's less ideal for dates or situations where subtlety is paramount, despite being well-wearing.

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About

Opens with an intensely green hit of galbanum and violet leaf, like crushed stems after a spring rain, brightened by magnolia. The heart introduces a surprising, almost abstract hyacinth, woven with a whisper of pink pepper and jasmine. It settles into a clean, musky, and lightly resinous base, maintaining its green edge throughout. Not your typical floral, it's earthy, cool, and somewhat austere.