Received this as part of a VOX box and was so excited when I opened the package. This perfume is packaged beautifully in its own little gift box. The bottle is glass and has a heavy weight to it and is coated in gold It’s like holding a statue or a beautiful work of art..I am no stranger to Tom Ford scents having discovered my favorite Yasmin rouge several years ago. just reading the descriptions of his fragrances alone makes you want them and takes your imagination somewhere else. The positive Side to any Tom Ford product, fragrance in particular, is the uniqueness, you won’t smell yourself coming and going on every person you walk by, the luxury of the product, and the quality of the product. The only real negative is the price point. Soleil Brulant Translates ... MoreReceived this as part of a VOX box and was so excited when I opened the package. This perfume is packaged beautifully in its own little gift box. The bottle is glass and has a heavy weight to it and is coated in gold It’s like holding a statue or a beautiful work of art..I am no stranger to Tom Ford scents having discovered my favorite Yasmin rouge several years ago. just reading the descriptions of his fragrances alone makes you want them and takes your imagination somewhere else. The positive Side to any Tom Ford product, fragrance in particular, is the uniqueness, you won’t smell yourself coming and going on every person you walk by, the luxury of the product, and the quality of the product. The only real negative is the price point. Soleil Brulant Translates literally to burning sun. this fragrance falls right in my preferred wheelhouse of warm and spicy classification. I also like a little sweet thrown in and even though this fragrance is not described as such I definitely smell of floral heart as they describe it. They describe this fragrance as being Sunkist citrus with a warmth of Amber and mix of florals. So even though it is not Written in the description there is definitely a floral note to this, something to be aware of, especially as they say this could be a unisex or genderless scent.I have read others describe this as having a powdery lingering, but I don’t smell any powder in this at all. I Would not likely wear this in the daytime, as it is a little on the heavy side but I would definitely wear it in the evening, to a function, or perhaps in the fall or winter. It is a very strong fragrance and not for the faint of heart. You will definitely get noticed. The way that it smells in the bottle and the way that it smells when you first apply it, is the smell that it dries too, at least in my case. I definitely smell orange flower, and peppercorn, and I imagine that warm scent that I detect is the amber. When I first applied you definitely smell each individual fragrance and the top ones that stand out are the orange flower, Amber, and most definitely the peppercorn. After about 10 minutes it settles into a nice blend. this is definitely a fragrance that could wear you if you don’t have the right chemistry and personality to wear it. For the right person this could very easily become their signature scent. I would say this is definitely warm And sexy and if you like it you will want to live in it and be enveloped in it because of the warmth. I definitely picture a souk in morocco, Or some other exotic place, definitely not a beach. While it is definitely unique and an intriguing fragrance it is not me enough to justify paying the price.

First of all, I LOVE fragrance and collect them so I was very excited to sample and review this product. The entire sensory experience of this fragrance is luxe, from the linen-textured, gilded box to the gold bottle to the warm, long-lasting scent. All of this is, of course, to be expected from a luxury brand like Tom Ford, and this product absolutely delivered. I am most drawn to woody and floral orientals, so I was curious to see how I would like Soleil Brûlant, which has keynotes of orange flower absolute, amber, and black honey accord. I was pleasantly surprised with the light and bright spicy top notes I picked up and how it mingled with a round belly of floral notes, finished with a hint of amber and sweetness that at first reminded me of caramel (not for ... MoreFirst of all, I LOVE fragrance and collect them so I was very excited to sample and review this product. The entire sensory experience of this fragrance is luxe, from the linen-textured, gilded box to the gold bottle to the warm, long-lasting scent. All of this is, of course, to be expected from a luxury brand like Tom Ford, and this product absolutely delivered. I am most drawn to woody and floral orientals, so I was curious to see how I would like Soleil Brûlant, which has keynotes of orange flower absolute, amber, and black honey accord. I was pleasantly surprised with the light and bright spicy top notes I picked up and how it mingled with a round belly of floral notes, finished with a hint of amber and sweetness that at first reminded me of caramel (not for me!) but instantly mellowed with the spice. After two hours of gardening, the scent remained! The spice melted into the amber and honey and created this mysterious, sensual, deep golden, comforting smell that seems very true to the name Soleil Brûlant. For me it feels like a more modern, luxury version of what my great aunt used to wear - Georgio. It is matronly but in a Jane Fonda way, not an Angela Lansbury way. If that makes any sense to you, then you will probably love this fragrance.

Let me begin by stating that I received a complementary bottle of this fragrance in return for my honest review of the product. I am truly a fragrance junkie, and love a wide variety of perfumes, and scented products, such as body oils, highly fragranced soaps, lotions, etc. This initial experience with the Tom Ford Soleil Brulant was most assuredly unique. The fragrance combination is very different from all others that I have used, and not in a really subtle way. It is decidedly different. After several different approaches to use this perfume, and receive the best results, I found that applying it to clean skin (meaning without any other products in use) spritzing the area only once or twice, and allowing it to completely dry WITHOUT rubbing it. It does take ... MoreLet me begin by stating that I received a complementary bottle of this fragrance in return for my honest review of the product. I am truly a fragrance junkie, and love a wide variety of perfumes, and scented products, such as body oils, highly fragranced soaps, lotions, etc. This initial experience with the Tom Ford Soleil Brulant was most assuredly unique. The fragrance combination is very different from all others that I have used, and not in a really subtle way. It is decidedly different. After several different approaches to use this perfume, and receive the best results, I found that applying it to clean skin (meaning without any other products in use) spritzing the area only once or twice, and allowing it to completely dry WITHOUT rubbing it. It does take several minutes for it to "settle into it's beauty" . If applied as described, the scent comes across as a very deep, profound combination of woody amber, black honey, and more subtle citrus. It is reminiscent of a beach bonfire, near a lush rainforest, a setting that you would find on a remote island in the western Caribbean. It is heady, sensual, and unlike any other fragrance I have ever experienced. It is indeed long lasting, and one single, or two at most spritzes will stay with you for hours.

I was at Sephora sampling some scents when I came across this beauty. I sprayed on some paper and continued to sample other scents. But this was the one I kept coming back to. It was something mysterious and opulent, something luxurious about this scent that I couldn’t put my finger on. I ended up purchasing the travel size at Nordstrom to see if it was full bottle purchase worthy. It’s a scent that I have not really smelled except when I was in the Middle East. When I smell this, I imagine an immaculately dressed woman in crisp white linen, diamonds and gold Tom Ford high heeled sandals. Her makeup is matte and perfect, finishing off the look with an exquisite matte red Tom Ford lipstick. She reminds me of a royal princess. The woman that wears this is luxurious, ... MoreI was at Sephora sampling some scents when I came across this beauty. I sprayed on some paper and continued to sample other scents. But this was the one I kept coming back to. It was something mysterious and opulent, something luxurious about this scent that I couldn’t put my finger on. I ended up purchasing the travel size at Nordstrom to see if it was full bottle purchase worthy. It’s a scent that I have not really smelled except when I was in the Middle East. When I smell this, I imagine an immaculately dressed woman in crisp white linen, diamonds and gold Tom Ford high heeled sandals. Her makeup is matte and perfect, finishing off the look with an exquisite matte red Tom Ford lipstick. She reminds me of a royal princess. The woman that wears this is luxurious, high end and no nonsense. She is confident, sexy, mysterious and she is powerful. This isn’t a work scent! This is not a scent for the faint of heart, if you aren’t a confident woman, this scent can wear you lol. This is a sexy powerful perfume you wear to an evening gala when you are dressed to the nines. Think the MET GALA or an upscale black tie dinner. This is DEFINITELY not an everyday scent but a special occasion scent. I’m sure I’ll find other places to wear this but, lol it’s what I imagine when I smell it. This is not a blind buy perfume! Test it before you take the plunge!

Tom Ford Soleil Brulant is a captivating fragrance, a sun-drenched symphony of amber, honey, and sensuality. But like any intense desert sun, it can be unforgiving to unprepared noses. If you're drawn to bold, complex scents and embrace the dry warmth of the Mediterranean, Soleil Brulant could be your signature olfactory oasis. Just approach with caution, and perhaps apply a lighter hand than usual.

I wish I had a video of myself when I read the email notifying me that I was going to be receiving a Tom Ford perfume Vox Box; while I'm certain I looked a proper idiot, possibly hyperventilating, I think many others who received the same campaign email might have had similar reactions of overwhelming excitement and anticipation. I adore Black Orchid; something about that one resonated in deep and ancient places in my brain and bone upon first inhale, always tickling memories I can never quite bring up. Black Orchid momentarily lights up all of the strangely vulnerable places that usually only I become aware of when teetering on the edge of feverish illness - pulse points, especially at the inner elbows knees, but the perfumed sensation is somehow positively ... MoreI wish I had a video of myself when I read the email notifying me that I was going to be receiving a Tom Ford perfume Vox Box; while I'm certain I looked a proper idiot, possibly hyperventilating, I think many others who received the same campaign email might have had similar reactions of overwhelming excitement and anticipation. I adore Black Orchid; something about that one resonated in deep and ancient places in my brain and bone upon first inhale, always tickling memories I can never quite bring up. Black Orchid momentarily lights up all of the strangely vulnerable places that usually only I become aware of when teetering on the edge of feverish illness - pulse points, especially at the inner elbows knees, but the perfumed sensation is somehow positively charged. I had no expectation that the Soleil Brulant fragrance would smell anything like Black Orchid, but I had hoped - expected perhaps - that the scent would be a new exciting and positive experience. The fragrance notes/accords which make up Soleil Brulant are Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Honey/Black Honey, Orange Blossom, Resin, Olibanum, Amber, Woody Notes, Leather, Vetiver. It all sounded very promising to me....But for me, both in the air and on the skin, something in this mix just does NOT work. I don't know if the scent goes wrong somewhere among the sweet notes, too many sweets, or burnt sweets; or whether the scent goes wrong with the resins or woods or leather. Something somewhere smells burnt to me, and it is like a migraine fish hook directly up one nostril into my brain. More power to all the people who are enjoying it! I wish it worked for me, better luck next time, right?

Received this through Influenster. This perfume came in a beautiful package with a pretty gift box. The bottle is a quality, attractive heavy glass coated in "gold" for a luxurious look. The bottle will look lovely on my makeup station along with my other perfumes. The name Tom Ford makes me think of a higher end fragrance so I expected this one to smell as such. It did not disappoint! I would describe this scent as warm, musky and spicy. It is a heavy scent, so I personally would not wear it during the day time, as I like using lighter fragrances or body spray (Lacoste Inspiration is my favorite daytime perfume and Bath and Body Works GINGHAM is my favorite body spray). I've been told that their are light floral tones to Soleil Brulant; however, I do not recognize ... MoreReceived this through Influenster. This perfume came in a beautiful package with a pretty gift box. The bottle is a quality, attractive heavy glass coated in "gold" for a luxurious look. The bottle will look lovely on my makeup station along with my other perfumes. The name Tom Ford makes me think of a higher end fragrance so I expected this one to smell as such. It did not disappoint! I would describe this scent as warm, musky and spicy. It is a heavy scent, so I personally would not wear it during the day time, as I like using lighter fragrances or body spray (Lacoste Inspiration is my favorite daytime perfume and Bath and Body Works GINGHAM is my favorite body spray). I've been told that their are light floral tones to Soleil Brulant; however, I do not recognize any floral tones. I'd describe it as a spicy and sweet warm fragrance with a woody layer to it. Tom Ford advertises this as for men or women and I would agree. However, since I am wearing it from time to time, I don't want my husband to wear it because I don't like the idea of the two of us wearing the same product. That is just my preference. I give it 4/5 stars simply because of the price point. At $350 for a 1.7 oz bottle, it is not priced for me...a middle class person where spending $350 doesn't hurt me, but spending that much on perfume, even a luxurious perfume, would be irresponsible. Instead, I would spend half that amount for a classic women's perfume such as Chanel No. 5, CK Obsession, and YSL Opium. The scent is very strong, so a little goes a long way! Just one spritz lasted me an entire evening out. I think it would be perfect to wear in the Fall and Winter. When I smell it I think of warmth, spices like cloves and star anise, and also the Fall colors orange, sage green, creams and browns. It's a comforting scent and one that many people like, since I have been complimented on it each time I wore it.

Soleil Brulant is a new scent created by Tom Ford and even though it is marketed as being unisex, it smells more masculine to me. The scent is bold and unique, dark and mysterious, and geared towards a more mature crowd. You will definitely get noticed while wearing it. The initial spritz is shockingly and unexpectedly strong. I was able to catch a brief whiff of the fruity and citrusy mandarin orange and bergamot notes before the spiciness of the pink pepper took over. The scent does transition well from the top notes to the orange blossom and honey middle notes but is mellow compared to the stronger base notes especially the Resin, amber and olibanum which ultimately overpower in the end. Overall, the scent is reminiscent of smoldering incense. If you are looking ... MoreSoleil Brulant is a new scent created by Tom Ford and even though it is marketed as being unisex, it smells more masculine to me. The scent is bold and unique, dark and mysterious, and geared towards a more mature crowd. You will definitely get noticed while wearing it. The initial spritz is shockingly and unexpectedly strong. I was able to catch a brief whiff of the fruity and citrusy mandarin orange and bergamot notes before the spiciness of the pink pepper took over. The scent does transition well from the top notes to the orange blossom and honey middle notes but is mellow compared to the stronger base notes especially the Resin, amber and olibanum which ultimately overpower in the end. Overall, the scent is reminiscent of smoldering incense. If you are looking for an amber, woody, spicy and long lasting scent, this one is for you! Even after taking a shower and wearing the scent for over 8 hours, I could still smell its presence on my skin. With a name which is loosely translated to burning/ blazing sun, I expected a summery, daytime scent which Soleil Brulant is unfortunately not. The fragrance is too spicy and strong, at least for me, to be worn during the daytime and is better suited for a night out.

Don’t judge by first sniff!

Make sure you give this scent some time to develop on your skin before you decide if you love it or hate it. The description of this scent sounded right up my alley. When I opened the (GORGEOUS and impeccably packaged) bottle and sniffed, my first thought was that it was very woodsy and definitely more of a masculine scent. Then I sprayed it on my skin and it somehow initially morphed into a cloying floral scent that reminds me of something my grandma would wear. However, give it 10-15 minutes and the scent warms up and completely changes. The woodsy and floral tones mellow out and the warm amber comes forward in the sexiest way. To me that’s where the sunshine and beach vibes come in, but I imagine it as more of a romantic sunset stroll on the beach. I definitely ... MoreMake sure you give this scent some time to develop on your skin before you decide if you love it or hate it. The description of this scent sounded right up my alley. When I opened the (GORGEOUS and impeccably packaged) bottle and sniffed, my first thought was that it was very woodsy and definitely more of a masculine scent. Then I sprayed it on my skin and it somehow initially morphed into a cloying floral scent that reminds me of something my grandma would wear. However, give it 10-15 minutes and the scent warms up and completely changes. The woodsy and floral tones mellow out and the warm amber comes forward in the sexiest way. To me that’s where the sunshine and beach vibes come in, but I imagine it as more of a romantic sunset stroll on the beach. I definitely think this scent could be worn by any gender. I used to love that scent Boyfriend by Kate Walsh and this has a similar vibe, but much more sophisticated. Now, the elephant in the room. The price is insane and prohibitive for me to ever consider purchasing once this one runs out. I held back one star for value. If you can find it on super sale or have $350 to throw towards a lovely scent in a gorgeous bottle, I’d say go for it!

Soleil Brulant - mysterious and seductive give

. This perfume is packaged beautifully in its own little gift box. has a heavy weight to it and is coated in gold It’s like holding a statue or a beautiful work of art..I am no stranger to Tom Ford scents having discovered my favorite Yasmin rouge several years ago. just reading the descriptions of his fragrances alone makes you want them and takes your imagination somewhere else. The positive Side to any Tom Ford product, is the uniqueness, you won’t smell yourself coming and going on every person you walk by, the luxury of the product, and the quality of the product. The only real negative is the price point. Soleil Brulant Translates literally to burning sun. this fragrance falls right in my preferred wheelhouse of warm and spicy. I also like a little sweet ... More. This perfume is packaged beautifully in its own little gift box. has a heavy weight to it and is coated in gold It’s like holding a statue or a beautiful work of art..I am no stranger to Tom Ford scents having discovered my favorite Yasmin rouge several years ago. just reading the descriptions of his fragrances alone makes you want them and takes your imagination somewhere else. The positive Side to any Tom Ford product, is the uniqueness, you won’t smell yourself coming and going on every person you walk by, the luxury of the product, and the quality of the product. The only real negative is the price point. Soleil Brulant Translates literally to burning sun. this fragrance falls right in my preferred wheelhouse of warm and spicy. I also like a little sweet thrown in and even though this fragrance is not described as such I definitely smell of floral heart as they describe it. They describe this fragrance as being Sunkist citrus with a warmth of Amber and mix of florals. So even though it is not Written in the description there is definitely a floral note to this, something to be aware of, especially as they say this could be a unisex or genderless scent.others describe this as having a powdery lingering, but I don’t smell any powder in this at all. I Would not likely wear this in the daytime, as it is a little on the heavy side but I would definitely wear it in the evening, to a function,. It is a very strong fragrance and not for the faint of heart. You will definitely get noticed. But it could wear you! The way that it smells in the bottle and the way that it smells when you first apply it, is the smell that it dries too, at least in my case. I definitely smell orange flower, and peppercorn, and I imagine that warm scent that I detect is the amber. When I first applied you definitely smell each individual fragrance and the then they melt. Seductive, mysterious heady. But out of my price range