Tom Ford 2009 EDP

F £££££ Acquired

Urban Musk

by Yann Vasnier

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Tom Ford Urban Musk is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2009, created by Yann Vasnier. Urban Musk settles into a heart of Jasmine and Honey, and dries down to a base of Musk. Tom Ford's Urban Musk carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

Tom Ford's Urban Musk is fiercely divisive - you'll either love its raw, animalic funk or recoil in horror from its barnyard opening. It's not for the faint-hearted, but for those who get it, it's a deeply sensual, almost primal experience.
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Urban Musk Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Heartas listed
Honey50%
Jasmine50%
Baseas listed
Musk100%

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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its intense opening and animalic nature make it unsuitable for the office or casual daytime wear. However, its bold and sensual character, combined with its long-lasting and potentially strong sillage, makes it perfect for dates and formal evening events where you want to make a statement.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

This one hits with an explosion of raw, almost feral musk, immediately setting a bold, unapologetic tone. It quickly softens, unfolding into a surprisingly sweet core where indolic jasmine mingles with rich, golden honey. The dry down is a warm, slightly powdery amber hum, keeping that musky, animalic undercurrent humming softly beneath. It’s a perfume that takes its time, transforming from something challenging into something utterly captivating.

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