Tom Ford - Ébène Fumé - 30ml

Recently I've been all about the fragrances. I've been trying to get my hands on as many perfume samples as possible, whenever I can. There's a few brands though that have been unattainable to me because of cost, and one of those has been Tom Ford. I had been dying to get my hands on a Tom Ford fragrance, so when I got the chance to try one with one of my latest Sephora orders, I jumped at the chance. It definitely lived up to all the hype too! I was SO excited to get Ébène Fumé, but when I first smelled it in the bottle, I was kind of disappointed. I didn't like it at ALL. When I sprayed it on myself though, that was a whole different story! I instantly fell in love with it after I smelled it on myself. Something about the earthy scent mixed with rose and leather ... MoreRecently I've been all about the fragrances. I've been trying to get my hands on as many perfume samples as possible, whenever I can. There's a few brands though that have been unattainable to me because of cost, and one of those has been Tom Ford. I had been dying to get my hands on a Tom Ford fragrance, so when I got the chance to try one with one of my latest Sephora orders, I jumped at the chance. It definitely lived up to all the hype too! I was SO excited to get Ébène Fumé, but when I first smelled it in the bottle, I was kind of disappointed. I didn't like it at ALL. When I sprayed it on myself though, that was a whole different story! I instantly fell in love with it after I smelled it on myself. Something about the earthy scent mixed with rose and leather just captivated my senses and made me feel calm and happy. It may sound kind of cheesy, but it's the truth. It wasn't an overpowering scent, but it was strong enough that it projected a bit and it lasted for a few hours. I don't claim to be any kind of perfume expert by any means, these are just my opinions and observations. It's a classic woods scent from the earthy and woody fragrance family. The key notes are: Palo Santo Wood Accord, Ebony wood accord, and rose. Ébène Fumé merges the purifying essence of Palo Santo with notes of seductive ebony wood, arousing exquisite calm and heightened spiritual luxury. Ébène Fumé conjures transcendent spiritual calm through the mystical essence of Palo Santo smoke- stoked by the warm elegance of citrus absolute, roses, and seductive notes of ebony wood, captured in sleek, sublime notes of leather. About the fragrance: "I wanted a scent that captured a meditative feeling. Ébène Fumé has an almost spiritual sensuality that uplifts your mood... which might be the most seductive indulgence of all"- Tom Ford. I absolutely am in love with this fragrance. I definitely recommend trying it for yourself. It promotes a feeling of calm and happiness that we all need in our lives, if only for a moment.

I received this Tom Ford scent to try for free in exchange for my honest review. I’ll start by saying how excited I was to smell it just from the look of luxury of the bottle. It is a unisex fragrance but upon smelling I found it to be more on the masculine side of scents and happily gave it to my fiancé as he walked in the bathroom right after that first initial spray and declared it was a mens cologne and he really really really enjoyed and liked the way it smells on him. He has worn it for the past week and I can still smell it just as strong in the evening after he gets off work as I could that morning when he was headed to work. And you don’t need to spray but one or two sprays tops. A little goes a very long way. He had never heard of Tom ford before I ... MoreI received this Tom Ford scent to try for free in exchange for my honest review. I’ll start by saying how excited I was to smell it just from the look of luxury of the bottle. It is a unisex fragrance but upon smelling I found it to be more on the masculine side of scents and happily gave it to my fiancé as he walked in the bathroom right after that first initial spray and declared it was a mens cologne and he really really really enjoyed and liked the way it smells on him. He has worn it for the past week and I can still smell it just as strong in the evening after he gets off work as I could that morning when he was headed to work. And you don’t need to spray but one or two sprays tops. A little goes a very long way. He had never heard of Tom ford before I received this product, so he did some research online and ordered another scent to try from the collection and said when the bottle I received gets low he will definitely be purchasing to keep on demand as it is now one of his staple go to scents. He has been complimented every day he has won it multiple times. And he had also been asked what he is wearing by both men and women wanting to purchase for themselves or significant other. Great fragrance, and definitely a must have go to gift for the special man in your life for the holidays and all the holiday parties. Couldn’t recommend any more. 5 ++++ stars

Cozy, Warm, and Intense

This fragrance is a beautiful balance of spice, smoke, wood, and warmth! I am often skeptical of these kind of notes because they can be very polarizing. This fragrance was love at first whiff! The fragrance is a sweet warm smoke that flatters everyone and is the perfect balance between feminine and masculine notes. I tend to prefer a more feminine fragrance but while I wouldn’t consider this a feminine fragrance, it has certain notes that still really spoke to me. There’s a warm sweet undertone that helps balance the sparer smoky and woody notes. The leather and rose notes sit in the back but again, help support the complexity of the fragrance making it more than just wood. This a such a cozy, complex, and warm scent that really speaks to me especially, during the ... MoreThis fragrance is a beautiful balance of spice, smoke, wood, and warmth! I am often skeptical of these kind of notes because they can be very polarizing. This fragrance was love at first whiff! The fragrance is a sweet warm smoke that flatters everyone and is the perfect balance between feminine and masculine notes. I tend to prefer a more feminine fragrance but while I wouldn’t consider this a feminine fragrance, it has certain notes that still really spoke to me. There’s a warm sweet undertone that helps balance the sparer smoky and woody notes. The leather and rose notes sit in the back but again, help support the complexity of the fragrance making it more than just wood. This a such a cozy, complex, and warm scent that really speaks to me especially, during the colder months. It has a great projection and I continue to smell it throughout the day. I noticed I don’t need much at all to have the fragrance on my skin all day long. This is a very luxurious fall and winter fragrance. I own many Tom Ford fragrances and this one has become one of my favorites!

Dark Academia in a scent!!

I was very excited when I received this product to sample because it’s not really a scent I would normally go for, but I have been loving it! It definitely is a deeper, more masculine scent than I normally go for, but I love how complex the scent is. It feels like Dark Academia in a bottle. I love that my boyfriend and I can wear the same scent and it smells different on both of us. I also love mixing it with a few other oils I have to add a deeper element on nights out.It does have a HINT of “typical man cologne smell” that might be reminiscent of a Hollister or Abercrombie scent from my youth, BUT it does have that luxurious feel that always comes with Tom Form products that I don’t feel the scent is too overwhelming. That said, it is stronger and I would go as ... MoreI was very excited when I received this product to sample because it’s not really a scent I would normally go for, but I have been loving it! It definitely is a deeper, more masculine scent than I normally go for, but I love how complex the scent is. It feels like Dark Academia in a bottle. I love that my boyfriend and I can wear the same scent and it smells different on both of us. I also love mixing it with a few other oils I have to add a deeper element on nights out.It does have a HINT of “typical man cologne smell” that might be reminiscent of a Hollister or Abercrombie scent from my youth, BUT it does have that luxurious feel that always comes with Tom Form products that I don’t feel the scent is too overwhelming. That said, it is stronger and I would go as far to say it works very well as an androgynous scent that leans more cologne-y. People who are used to a more delicate scent - even for deeper, masculine ones - may find this to be too heavy.I will have to see if I repurchase when I run out, but for the time being, I am loving mixing a little bit with my YSL Black Opium or just wearing alone when I want a slightly more intimidating, masculine scent.

Luxurious

Although Tom Ford's Ebene Fume Eau De Parfume is marketed as unisex, to me the absolutely intoxicating fragrance I received in exchange for my honest review leans masculine. My husband, who doesn't get excited about fragrance-at all-quickly staked his claim on this bottle! Speaking of the bottle, I love the packaging. It is simple & understated, but the bottle itself makes its presence known among the others on my vanity. Ebene Fume EDP gets right to the point upon first spritz - it is quite strong & forward, and a little goes a long way. It settles down into a luxuriously warm, woody, spicy, musky scent that is just perfect for cooler weather. On me, Ebene Fume had some serious staying power. I spritzed it on my wrists around 8pm and although it faded somewhat, it ... MoreAlthough Tom Ford's Ebene Fume Eau De Parfume is marketed as unisex, to me the absolutely intoxicating fragrance I received in exchange for my honest review leans masculine. My husband, who doesn't get excited about fragrance-at all-quickly staked his claim on this bottle! Speaking of the bottle, I love the packaging. It is simple & understated, but the bottle itself makes its presence known among the others on my vanity. Ebene Fume EDP gets right to the point upon first spritz - it is quite strong & forward, and a little goes a long way. It settles down into a luxuriously warm, woody, spicy, musky scent that is just perfect for cooler weather. On me, Ebene Fume had some serious staying power. I spritzed it on my wrists around 8pm and although it faded somewhat, it was still pronounced when I woke at 6am the next morning. Though Ebene Fume would be beautiful on anyone, it is everything I love about a masculine-leaning fragrance. Mr. Ford & his team have really outdone themselves with this one

Not for everyone

I received this perfume complimentary from Tom Ford and Influenster in exchange for my honest review. I have tried quite a lot of samples of Tom Ford’s perfumes (I also own one), and I find them all so unique, unique to the point of being a hit or miss. This one is a clear hit to me, but I think that it is not for everyone.PROS:Gorgeous packaging. The bottle and the box it comes in, look so elegant and sophisticated. They perfectly fits this perfume spirit.Intense: this perfume is very strong and a little goes a long way.Long lasting: unlike the Tom Ford perfume I own (Metallique), this one is very long lasting. It lasted the full day on my skin, so it will last even longer on clothes and hair.Smoky, woody and earthy: the brand’s description of the scent is ... MoreI received this perfume complimentary from Tom Ford and Influenster in exchange for my honest review. I have tried quite a lot of samples of Tom Ford’s perfumes (I also own one), and I find them all so unique, unique to the point of being a hit or miss. This one is a clear hit to me, but I think that it is not for everyone.PROS:Gorgeous packaging. The bottle and the box it comes in, look so elegant and sophisticated. They perfectly fits this perfume spirit.Intense: this perfume is very strong and a little goes a long way.Long lasting: unlike the Tom Ford perfume I own (Metallique), this one is very long lasting. It lasted the full day on my skin, so it will last even longer on clothes and hair.Smoky, woody and earthy: the brand’s description of the scent is right on. To me it smells like church: a mixture of the smoke of the candles and frankincense. I really like it but I understand it is not for everyone.Perfect to layer with other perfumes. I want to play more with this perfume to create custom options.Even the name is beautiful!! Ébène Fumé is also a perfect description of the fragrance.CONS:Even if the fragrance is defined as unisex, it is a clear masculine scent for/on me, which I don’t mind. To me, it smells like a very sophisticated man. I will be layering with other perfumes to make it more feminine on me but I will wear it also by itself.As with every Tom Ford perfume, the biggest issue is the price and that’s the only reason for me to only give 4 stars. This perfume is very expensive, but in this case, at least, the intensity and staying power will make it a little more worth it.Sara

Really nice! Great for layering!

I received this item complimentary for review! The bottle is aesthetically appealing and looks so beautiful and expensive on my vanity! Overall, I enjoyed this perfume. Even though it is a unisex/genderless scent, it?s not as strong as I had anticipated , which I prefer, and feel like it leans more toward a feminine as opposed to a masculine musky, warm and woody/earthy scent. The woody notes are more pronounced and what you smell more of, making it perfect for fall and winter months. However, I gave it 4 stars because I feel like it was missing something. This would be great for someone who likes a light woody scent but I needed something more. I feel like this perfume will be really nice layered on top of another perfume. I also had a hard time smelling it on ... MoreI received this item complimentary for review! The bottle is aesthetically appealing and looks so beautiful and expensive on my vanity! Overall, I enjoyed this perfume. Even though it is a unisex/genderless scent, it?s not as strong as I had anticipated , which I prefer, and feel like it leans more toward a feminine as opposed to a masculine musky, warm and woody/earthy scent. The woody notes are more pronounced and what you smell more of, making it perfect for fall and winter months. However, I gave it 4 stars because I feel like it was missing something. This would be great for someone who likes a light woody scent but I needed something more. I feel like this perfume will be really nice layered on top of another perfume. I also had a hard time smelling it on myself, aside from the initial application. I did however just notice that the suggested usage states that the fragrance is intensified by the warmth of your own body and applying it to creases of your knees and elbows can render the scent stronger and make it last longer! I?ll have to try that out.

Smells like vetiver but way more expensive

I was pleasantly surprised by how much this really does smell like good, natural sandalwood incense. Smoky, peppery, earthy, woodsy - honestly that is ALL I smell. I thought there would be more layers that made it smell like a perfume or cologne, like other TF fragrances, but it really just smells like I mixed some vetiver, sandalwood, and a tiny bit of patchouli essential oils. Which I love, by the way! Au naturale! Unisex if not masc. But if you dig this, do yourself a favor and just go buy some vetiver essential oil! It is heavily used in the fragrance industry as a fixative and it fairly inexpensive. A little goes a long way and it layers well, and prolongs your other fragrances, if you want to add a earthy/smoky/deep notes to other scents without smelling like ... MoreI was pleasantly surprised by how much this really does smell like good, natural sandalwood incense. Smoky, peppery, earthy, woodsy - honestly that is ALL I smell. I thought there would be more layers that made it smell like a perfume or cologne, like other TF fragrances, but it really just smells like I mixed some vetiver, sandalwood, and a tiny bit of patchouli essential oils. Which I love, by the way! Au naturale! Unisex if not masc. But if you dig this, do yourself a favor and just go buy some vetiver essential oil! It is heavily used in the fragrance industry as a fixative and it fairly inexpensive. A little goes a long way and it layers well, and prolongs your other fragrances, if you want to add a earthy/smoky/deep notes to other scents without smelling like patchouli lol. Pro tip - remove the dropper top thing most EO's come with because vetiver is super thick like sap. Just dab it on sparingly from the bottle then spritz on your fragrance. I think straight up vetiver essential oil is a practical dupe for this!

Smokey Ebony and Autumn Memories

A big thanks to Tom Ford and Influenster for sending this to me for free in exchange for review.• Let me start off by saying I am no stranger to Tom Ford. His makeup, skincare and fragrance products are legendary. As someone who’s worked in the beauty industry for many years, I can honestly say, when it comes to TF fragrances, the master parfumeur is one of the most amazing chemists in the industry, thus far. The Ebene Fume is part of a limited edition Private Blend Collection including; Santal Blush and Bois Marocain . Evoking the autumnal scents of fallen leaves with wood and earthen scents. Sparking memories that float along the wind swept breeze that says, ‘ Fall is Here’.• I am extremely excited to review, in detail the Ebene Fume Eau memoriesParfum, by Tom ... MoreA big thanks to Tom Ford and Influenster for sending this to me for free in exchange for review.• Let me start off by saying I am no stranger to Tom Ford. His makeup, skincare and fragrance products are legendary. As someone who’s worked in the beauty industry for many years, I can honestly say, when it comes to TF fragrances, the master parfumeur is one of the most amazing chemists in the industry, thus far. The Ebene Fume is part of a limited edition Private Blend Collection including; Santal Blush and Bois Marocain . Evoking the autumnal scents of fallen leaves with wood and earthen scents. Sparking memories that float along the wind swept breeze that says, ‘ Fall is Here’.• I am extremely excited to review, in detail the Ebene Fume Eau memoriesParfum, by Tom Ford.• The Key Notes: Palo Santo Wood Accord, Ebony Wood Accord, and Rose.• (via Tom Ford) EBÈNE FUMÉ MERGES THE PURIFYING ESSENCE OF PALO SANTO WITH NOTES OF SEDUCTIVE EBONY WOOD, AROUSING EXQUISITE CALM AND HEIGHTENED SPIRITUAL LUXURY.• ABOUT THE FRAGRANCE:ÉBÈNE FUMÉ CONJURES TRANSCENDENT SPIRITUAL CALM THROUGH THE MYSTICAL ESSENCE OF PALO SANTO SMOKE – STOKED BY THE WARM ELEGANCE OF CISTUS ABSOLUTE, ROSES, AND SEDUCTIVE NOTES OF EBONY WOOD, CAPTURED IN SLEEK, SUBLIME NOTES OF LEATHER.• I received the Tom Ford Beauty Ebene Fume Eau de Parfum 30 ML bottle. Which retails on the Sephora website for $175 USD. Come is multiple sizes from 30-100 ML. Retails $175-$390 USD.• I will say the outer box packaging is in the usual Tom Ford design. The Private Blend bottle is clear showcasing the richness of the juice and designed with a wood-embossed plaque and mahogany cape evoking Palo Santo (wood).• The warm smokiness reminds me of meditation gardens or chapel sanctuary’s from years passed. Palo Santo purifies the mind, body and heart chakras with the power of sense and smell. The crackling smell of wood, leather with the tiniest dash of sweetness for good measure. Enjoy!

Surprise hit!!

So I got this cologne as part of an incentivized box for an honest review of this cologne. And I was really surprised at how minimal the bottles design is and how it?s clearly designed not to take up a lot of space. Which I really like as most men don?t have a lot of things around their bathroom counters it fits perfectly with that minimal ideal. I had never heard for Tom Ford before so I had no idea what to expect sent wise. But I was incredibly surprised and pleased with the sent, I sprayed a few test spritzers before I sprayed it on my boyfriend so they could see what it smelled like on its own and it?s an incredible outdoorsy, pine forest woodsy sent with a hint of a smoky finish. And it smelled even more incredible on my boyfriend, not to mention this cologne ... MoreSo I got this cologne as part of an incentivized box for an honest review of this cologne. And I was really surprised at how minimal the bottles design is and how it?s clearly designed not to take up a lot of space. Which I really like as most men don?t have a lot of things around their bathroom counters it fits perfectly with that minimal ideal. I had never heard for Tom Ford before so I had no idea what to expect sent wise. But I was incredibly surprised and pleased with the sent, I sprayed a few test spritzers before I sprayed it on my boyfriend so they could see what it smelled like on its own and it?s an incredible outdoorsy, pine forest woodsy sent with a hint of a smoky finish. And it smelled even more incredible on my boyfriend, not to mention this cologne definitely had staying power, and lingered for hours without needing any extra sprays. I don?t normally recommend colognes or perfumes simply because most of the time the sensor overwhelming at first linger for just a little bit and then need to be replaced and having to do that constantly usually gives me migraines but this one a little went a long way and didn?t need to be replaced for hours after it was applied. Ladies, if you?re looking for a cologne for your boyfriend or husband or gentleman if you?re looking for a new cologne, I highly recommend it is definitely worth the cost because it will last a very long time.