Tom Ford 2009 EDP

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White Suede

by Harry Frémont

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Tom Ford White Suede is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2009, created by Harry Frémont. White Suede opens with Thyme and Tea, settles into a heart of Rose, Lily of the Valley, and Saffron, and dries down to a base of Suede, Musk, Amber, and Sandalwood. Tom Ford's White Suede carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

Tom Ford's White Suede is a truly divisive scent- love it or hate it, this 'your skin but better' fragrance is either a comforting, clean luxury or a sharp, synthetic nightmare. It's a classy, subtle statement for some, an ashtray for others.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Subtle
  • Clean
  • Sophisticated
  • Relaxed
  • Luxurious
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White Suede Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its soft sillage and 'clean skin' vibe make it ideal for office and casual wear where subtlety is appreciated. While elegant enough for dates and some formal occasions, its intimate nature means it won't dominate a room. It's not suited for sport due to its creamy, powdery character.

Ingredients and allergens

Alcohol Denat., Water Aqua Eau, Fragrance (parfum), Hexamethylindanopyran, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Coumarin, Hydroxycitronellal, Alpha-isomethyl Ionone, Linalool, Geraniol, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citral, Limonene, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Rose Flower Oil/extract, Vanillin, Pinene, Beta-caryophyllene

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Printed with this list: ILN54383

Another shop's list names different allergens.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

White Suede opens with a delicate, aromatic whisper of tea and thyme that quickly introduces a soft, powdery musk. The heart reveals a creamy blend of white florals with an elegant rose and a touch of spicy saffron, leading to its signature smooth, supple suede drydown. Notes of warm sandalwood, amber, and a faint hint of frankincense create a clean yet sensual finish, reminiscent of a comforting embrace.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United States · · checked 18 October

1.7 fl oz (50 ml) 1 offer
Fragrance365 $246.05/fl oz - $416.00 Buy →
3.4 fl oz (100 ml) 1 offer
Fragrance365 $160.58/fl oz - $543.00 Buy →

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