Tom Ford Ombre Leather EDP 150ml

After a hugely successful (and underrated) career at YSL, Tom Ford set out to launch his own brand. To the many, this has been successful too, but in terms of fragrance, a disappointment to say the least.Having only really owned one or two of his scents (Sahara Noir being by far my favourite of all, which is since discontinued), Ombre Leather comes as a welcome addition. Better still, it is not part of the private range.It isn't hard to see what TF is trying to achieve here. Ombre Leather is a go-between Black Orchid and Tuscan Leather, with a deliberate appeal to both men and women thrown in. The use of nagarmotha is clearly toned-down here, compared to say, Black Orchid. This is welcome and makes this a controversial leather: it's by no means a traditional ... MoreAfter a hugely successful (and underrated) career at YSL, Tom Ford set out to launch his own brand. To the many, this has been successful too, but in terms of fragrance, a disappointment to say the least.Having only really owned one or two of his scents (Sahara Noir being by far my favourite of all, which is since discontinued), Ombre Leather comes as a welcome addition. Better still, it is not part of the private range.It isn't hard to see what TF is trying to achieve here. Ombre Leather is a go-between Black Orchid and Tuscan Leather, with a deliberate appeal to both men and women thrown in. The use of nagarmotha is clearly toned-down here, compared to say, Black Orchid. This is welcome and makes this a controversial leather: it's by no means a traditional castorium-based leather. Instead, the black truffle notes of Black Orchid are apparent, as is TF's distinctive patchouli and jasmine accord. I particularly like the jasmine aspect.The florals give it an added twist of femininity, whilst still holding true to the unisex badge. In fact, this part makes it quite alluring, yet sensual too. The concept of florals and leather is nothing new mind you: from Chanel's Antaeus in the early 80s to Acqua di Parma's more recent Colonia Leather from the Ingredient Collection, the idea has been hanging around for a while.Ombre Leather maintains a long lasting trail well into the evening and this should be taken into account by the wearer. Projection is also quite strong. It's also worth noting that this is a "smell me from a distance" type of scent. Up close, it can be overpowering.Finally, the bottle really fits the scent's overall theme quite well, making this a great addition to the 2018 line-up.

This fragrance is unisex, in my opinion is best suited for women (which I am). Even though so many reviewer says this is a linear fragrance, in my skin it does have a distinct changes from the first initial spray to the dry down. Projections for the first 3 hours and become skin scent for at least 10 hours even not more. I even wash my hands couple times, and you still can smell the scent (skin smell). The first night I got this, I spray before bedtime, after 10 hours the dry down smell is so soft and comforting. The first spray will have leather and after an hour, the soft white floral stay behind the leather. After few hours right before the final dry down you have a touch of sweetness still behind the leather. TF Ombre Leather stays Leather all the way. In one ... MoreThis fragrance is unisex, in my opinion is best suited for women (which I am). Even though so many reviewer says this is a linear fragrance, in my skin it does have a distinct changes from the first initial spray to the dry down. Projections for the first 3 hours and become skin scent for at least 10 hours even not more. I even wash my hands couple times, and you still can smell the scent (skin smell). The first night I got this, I spray before bedtime, after 10 hours the dry down smell is so soft and comforting. The first spray will have leather and after an hour, the soft white floral stay behind the leather. After few hours right before the final dry down you have a touch of sweetness still behind the leather. TF Ombre Leather stays Leather all the way. In one sentence, this is the most soft, comforting, and beautiful Leather fragrance I have ever tried. Don't be mistaken with Tuscan Leather. I am not too fond of that, just because its too harsh from the opening to the end. Ombre Leather has a touch of moss that makes this whole leather is so elegant and perfect for the Holiday season.

Magnificent. Haven’t come across anything this evocative for 20 years.Wore it on a second date with a girl I was fast becoming crazy about. At the cafe she interrupted me mid-sentence, and said “Oh my God you smell so good, what are you wearing?Not cheap, but that means she won’t be smelling it on other people 5 times a day. Which is the whole point.