Tom Ford made around 109 fragrances. But not all of them are worth buying, right?
Don’t worry! After testing several Tom Ford fragrances, I have picked the best 9 for you. This rating is based on their notes, longevity, projection and complement factor.
Don’t skip any part, as I’m gonna explain why I picked these in detail.
What are the Best Tom Ford Colognes?
Thomas Carlyle Ford is an American Fashion Designer and film director. From 1990 to 2004, Tom Ford worked with other brands like Gucci, YSL, Perry Ellis, e.t.c. In 2005 Tom Ford established his own fashion brand.
In 2006 Tom Ford released their first fragrance. They have 106 fragrances in their collection now. Their scents are really fabulous and unique. Read the whole article to know more about Tom Ford colognes.
So, here are the best smelling Tom Ford colognes for men:
F Fabulous: Bold and Exceptional
Middle notes: Bitter Almond, Leather, Vanilla, Orris.
Base notes: Leather, Tonka Bean, Cashmeran, White Woods, Amber.
Yes! You read the name correctly. And the perfume is as exceptional and bold as its name.
F fabulous is a leather fragrance for both men and women. It was released in 2017.
Well, the opening begins with a lavender blast, and clary sage adds some more sweetness to this.
After some time, vanilla, almond, and orris start to project in the middle. You’ll begin to get leather notes from the heart.
In the end, leather dominates the base. Tonka bean and cashmeran balance the sweetness, and white woods give some woody vibe.
After all, the longevity of this fragrance is outstanding. I got around 8hrs+ with heavy projection by this cologne.
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When to wear F Fabulous:
It’s a nighttime fragrance. You can wear this at dates, hangouts e.t.c.
Why you should buy F Fabulous:
- Huge compliments getter.
- Good longevity and projection.
- Not a typical fragrance.
Tobacco Vanille: Perfect Winter Cologne
Middle notes: Vanilla, Cacao, Tonka Bean, Tobacco Blossom.
Base notes: Dried Fruits, Woody Notes.
From the name, you already get some idea about the key notes of this fragrance.
However, Tobacco Vanille is a spicy amber fragrance. It was released in 2007. The nose behind this fragrance is Olivier Gilton.
Well, This fragrance begins with a tobacco leaf mixed with some spicy notes. As you can see, the fragrance starts with a miracle. I’ve seen very few openings like this.
After some time, vanilla starts to spread sweetness. Creamy Vanilla mixed with cacao, tonka bean, and tobacco blossom just smells incredible. The sweetness is balanced here. And these notes consumed the spicy vibe from the opening.
In the end, the base behaves like a woody fragrance. Woods mixed with dried fruits smell like you’re in a middle eastern fruit market. It smells fantastic.
The performance of this fragrance is incredible. I got around 16hrs+ longevity with heavy projection by this masterpiece.
When to wear Tobacco Vanille:
It’s a night fragrance. And you’ll be overwhelmed with compliments whenever you wear this.
Why you should buy Tobacco Vanille:
- Huge compliments getter.
- Awesome performance.
- Attention seeker fragrance.
- Unique scent.
Oud Wood: Fabolous Oud
Middle notes: Oud, Sandalwood, Vetiver.
Base notes: Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Amber.
Almost every fragrance name given by Tom Ford is crystal clear, isn’t it? Like before, you guys already know the key elements of this fragrance.
Oud Wood is a woody amber fragrance by Tom Ford. It was released in 2007. The perfumer behind this is Richard Herpin.
Well, This fragrance starts with woody notes from rosewood. Rosewood mixed with cardamom and Sichuan pepper smells amazing.
After some time, You’ll start to get oud notes. Oud mixed with wood smells really excellent and fabulous. Vetiver adds texture to the heart.
In the end, vanilla starts to project. Tonka bean adds some creaminess to the base, and amber takes the fragrance to another level. This fragrance is really soothing and elegant.
Tom Ford’s colognes have excellent performance. I got around 10hrs+ longevity with moderate projection by this fragrance.
When to wear Oud Wood:
It’s a nighttime fragrance. You can wear this to party, dates, e.t.c.
Why you should buy Oud Wood:
- Elegant and classy.
- Huge compliments getter.
- Chick magnet.
- Good longevity.
Ombre Leather: Delightful Night Wear
Middle notes: Leather, Jasmine Sambac.
Base notes: Amber, Moss, Patchouli.
Ombre Leather by Tom Ford is one of the most appreciated fragrances. It was released in 2018.
Ombre Leather is a leather fragrance for men and women. The nose behind this gem is Sonia Constant.
Well, This fragrance starts with a cardamom blast. The spiciness in the opening is delightful and enjoyable.
After some time, You’ll start to get the main leather note. Leather mixed with Jasmine sambac smells outstanding. The sweetness and the harshness both are balanced.
In the end, Moss makes the fragrance more earthy and dark. Amber and patchouli add some depth. Still, you’ll get the leathery vibe in the base.
I got around 8-10hrs of longevity with heavy to moderate projection by this.
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When to wear Ombre Leather:
It’s a nighttime fragrance. And this scent will make you exceptional in a crowd.
Why you should buy Ombre Leather:
- Appreciated fragrance.
- Huge compliment getter.
- Good longevity and projection.
- Not like a typical leather scent.
Black Orchid: Beast Mode Cologne
Middle notes: orchid, Spices, Gardenia, Fruity Notes, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Lotus.
Base notes: Mexican Chocolate, Patchouli, Vanille, Incense, Amber, Sandalwood, Vetiver, White Musk.
My goodness! Have you guys seen the number of notes in this cologne?
Well, Don’t get confused by seeing the notes. There is nothing complex in this fragrance. I’m gonna explain it so the scent becomes more understandable to you.
Firstly, It’s an amber floral fragrance. It was released in 2006. The nose behind this fragrance is Givaudan.
This fragrance opens with sweetness. It’s a mixture of fruity notes and floral notes. You’ll get a citrusy vibe too.
After some time, this fragrance behaves like a floral scent. The fruity notes in the heart are noticeable, but florals dominate the heart.
In the end, incense mixed with vanilla and chocolate makes the whole fragrance fantastic. Other heavy notes balance the sweetness perfectly.
Black orchid is a beast mode cologne. I got around 18hrs of longevity with enormous projection.
When to wear Black Orchid:
It’s a night time fragrance. As the projection level is beast mode, wear it when you need attention.
Why you should buy Black Orchid:
- Beast performance.
- Attention grabber.
- Huge compliments getter.
- Elegant and rich.
Neroli Portofino: Great Summer Scent
Middle notes: African Orange Flower, Neroli, Jasmine, Pittosporum.
Base notes: Amber, Angelica, Ambrette.
From the name, you already know what’s the primary note of this scent.
Neroli Portofino was released in 2011. It’s a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for men. The nose behind this fragrance is Rodrigo Flores Roux.
Well, this fragrance starts with a cardamom blast. Bergamot, mandarin orange, lemon, and bitter orange smell amazing together. Lavender, rosemary, and myrtle balance the sweetness.
After some time, you’ll start to get the smell of neroli mixed with jasmine and other floral notes.
In the end, Amber, angelica, and ambrette take this scent to a whole other level. But neroli always dominates the aroma from beginning to end, thus justifying the fragrance name.
I got around 6hrs+ longevity with moderate projection from Neroli Portofino.
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When to wear Neroli Portofino:
It’s a daytime fragrance and impressively versatile. So you can wear this anywhere you want with formal or casual dress whatever you want.
Why you should buy Neroli Portofino:
- Compliments getter.
- Good summer scent.
- Smells amazing.
Tuscan Leather: Attention Grabber
Middle notes: Olibanum, Jasmine.
Base notes: Leather, Suede, Woody Notes, Amber.
Tuscan Leather was released in 2007. It’s a leather fragrance by Tom Ford.
Well, This fragrance starts with a raspberry blast. Raspberry mixed with saffron and thyme smell really amazing. The sweetness is balanced.
After some time, Olibanum and jasmine make the fragrance outstanding. Jasmine starts to project floral notes, and olibanum balances the jasmine.
In the end, The fragrance behaves totally like a top class leather scent. The combination of leather and wood is really unique. Amber makes the scent more fantastic.
Tuscan Leather is a beast mode cologne in cold weather. I got around 16hrs of longevity with enormous projection by this fragrance.
When to wear Tuscan Leather:
It’s a nighttime fragrance, and this fragrance is very appealing. So wear this to get lots of compliments.
Why you should buy Tuscan Leather:
- Huge compliments getter.
- Good longevity and projection.
Noir de Noir: Earthy and Floral Aroma
Middle notes: Black Rose, Truffle, Floral notes.
Base notes: Patchouli, Vanilla, Agarwood, Oakmoss.
Noir de Noir is a chypre fragrance. It was released in 2007. The noses behind this fragrance are Harry Fremont, Jacques Cavallier.
Well, This fragrance opens with saffron. It smells floral and sweet.
After some time, This fragrance behaves like a floral scent. Black rose, truffle and other floral notes make the whole fragrance fantastic.
In the end, vanilla mixed with agarwood and oakmoss smells smooth and sweet. During the whole fragrance, I got some earthy vibes, and this fragrance ends with earthy patchouli.
The longevity of Noir de Noir is really good. I got around 10hrs+ longevity with strong projection by this fragrance.
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When to wear Noir de Noir:
Noir de Noir is a nighttime fragrance and a huge compliments getter.
Why you should buy Noir de Noir:
- Good longevity and projection.
- Huge compliments getter.
- Earthy vibe.
Noir Extreme: Tangy and Spicy Scent
Middle notes: Kulfi, Rose, Jasmine, Mastic, Orange Blossom.
Base notes: Vanilla, Amber, Woody Notes, Sandalwood.
Noir Extreme is an amber woody fragrance. It was released in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is Sonia Constant.
Noir Extreme opens with Saffron and neroli with a tangy vibe. Cardamom adds some spicy touch to the opening.
After some time, the heart behaves like a cool floral scent. Rose, Jasmine, orange blossom smell alluring. Kulfi takes the heart to a different level.
In the end, woody notes and sandalwood mixed with vanilla smells fantastic. Amber adds some depth to the base of this fragrance.
Performance was really good. I got around 10hrs+ longevity with heavy projection.
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When to wear Noir Extreme:
It’s a nighttime fragrance, and this fragrance will make your evening really special.
Why you should buy Noir Extreme:
- Good longevity and projection.
- Compliments getter.
- Well blended.
Conclusion
Every Tom Ford fragrance is unique and the best in its own sector. So it was tough for me to choose the top 9.
If you found any mistakes, please let me know about them through the comment section. And don’t forget to let us know about your favorite Tom Ford fragrance.
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