Tom Ford fragrances from the Private Blend collection, are some of the most exquisitely creative and expensive, short term experiences, in the world of perfumes - their sillage disappears so quickly!
I have no aversion to spending lots of coins on what some people think of as "scented water", HOWEVER, the perfume must perform like its price point! Especially now that the perfume world has seen some eye-watering price hikes! Unfortunately, Tom Ford perfumes definitely don't, but after a long internal struggle, I decided to get the ones I like anyway. These perfumes are just so unique and, to date, un-dupe-able, that I conceded that I was paying for the stunning, albeit short, olfactory ecstasy that Tom Ford is a master of.
I rank some popular Tom Ford Private Blends fragrances in the table below. In addition to these perfumes, I also own Jasmin Rouge, Rose Prick, Fleur De Portofino, and Soleil Blanc, so let me know if you'd like a #SillagebyNRH breakdown of those too.
NB: To me, value for money is dependent on a combination of size of sillage, strength of projection, and lasting power.
Ranking | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | Bonus |
Name | Bitter Peach | Tabacco Vanille | Vanille Fatale | Noir De Noir | Lost Cherry | Soleil Neige |
Bottle |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Prominent Notes | Peach, cognac, sandalwood | Tobacco, vanilla, spices | Vanilla, barley, saffron | Saffron, rose, vanilla | Cherry, almond, cinnamon | Bergamot, white floral, vanilla |
Main Accord | Fruity, boozy, warm spicy | Sweet, smokey, warm spicy | Creamy, warm spicy | Floral, woody, warm spicy | Sweet, nutty, warm spicy | Floral, citrus, amber |
Price | £280/$395 | £210/$295 | £210/$295 | £210/£295 | £280/$395 | £210/$295 |
Value For Money | 5/10 | 8/10 | 6/10 | 8/10 | 5/10 | 5/10 |
Longevity (hours) | 5 | 10+ | 7-8 | 8 | 5-6 | 4 |
Projection | 4/10 | 8/10 | 5/10 | 7/10 | 5/10 | 3/10 |
Sillage | 4/10 | 8/10 | 6/10 | 7/10 | 5/10 | 5/10 |
This is the perfect time to let the world know that I don't like Tom Ford's Soleil Blanc. I know it has very little to do with the theme of this post, but I'm announcing it anyway. How is it that so many people like that basic fragrance? Anyway, let me know in the comments below what Tom Ford Private Blend is your favourite.
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