Azure Lime by Tom Ford
Brand: Tom Ford
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
Bright lime with green, minty buchu over Australian sandalwood. A clean, sunny citrus.
Is Azure Lime worth it?
How it smells: Opens with lime, buchu at the heart, then dries down to sandalwood.
Scent Score: 34/100 (Weak). Overhyped. People talk about it, but it disappoints or splits opinion. Sample it before you buy a bottle. Performance 22, versatility 67, layerability 36 and value 7, each out of 100.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2010 · Unisex
Key accords: Lime, Buchu, Sandalwood
Top Notes
- Lime
Heart Notes
- Buchu
Base Notes
Occasions: Daytime, Office
Seasons: Spring, Summer
Fragrance overview
Azure Lime by Tom Ford belongs to the citrus fragrance family. Bright lime with green, minty buchu over Australian sandalwood. A clean, sunny citrus. Azure Lime opens with Lime. The heart brings Buchu. It dries down to Sandalwood.
How to wear Azure Lime
On skin, Azure Lime by Tom Ford has longevity of 4-6 hours, moderate projection, an intensity of 5/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring and summer. Reach for it for daytime and office. Its best layering match in the catalog is So New York by Bond No. 9. Apply Azure Lime first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer So New York on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Azure Lime : 2 sprays So New York and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Azure Lime opens with Lime.
The heart brings Buchu.
It dries down to Sandalwood.
What to layer with Azure Lime
So New York by Bond No. 9
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 96/99
Citrus and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share sandalwood.
Order: Apply Azure Lime first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer So New York on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Azure Lime : 2 sprays So New York
Juice by Commodity
Signature Worthy · 96/99
Citrus and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share lime.
Order: Apply Azure Lime first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Juice on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Azure Lime : 2 sprays Juice
Orris by Commodity
Signature Worthy · 96/99
Citrus and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share sandalwood.
Order: Apply Azure Lime first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Orris on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Azure Lime : 2 sprays Orris
Ameline by Phlur
Signature Worthy · 96/99
Citrus and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share sandalwood.
Order: Apply Azure Lime first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Ameline on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Azure Lime : 2 sprays Ameline
Fleur de Sable by Liquides Imaginaires
Signature Worthy · 96/99
Citrus and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share sandalwood.
Order: Apply Azure Lime first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fleur de Sable on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Azure Lime : 2 sprays Fleur de Sable
Pairings to approach with care
Enigma Pour Homme by Roja Parfums
Not Recommended · 30/99
Enigma Pour Homme has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Enigma Pour Homme brings an oriental contrast to this citrus scent.
Order: Apply Azure Lime first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Enigma Pour Homme on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Azure Lime : 1 spray Enigma Pour Homme
Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent
Not Recommended · 30/99
Black Opium has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Black Opium brings a gourmand contrast to this citrus scent.
Order: Apply Azure Lime first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Black Opium on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Azure Lime : 1 spray Black Opium
Related fragrances and why
- So New York by Bond No. 9BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include sandalwood.
- Juice by Commodity — Both include lime.
- Orris by Commodity — Both include sandalwood.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Azure Lime?
Azure Lime opens with Lime. The heart brings Buchu. It dries down to Sandalwood.
How long does Azure Lime last, and how strong is it?
Azure Lime by Tom Ford has longevity of 4-6 hours, moderate projection, an intensity of 5/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Azure Lime?
It's best in spring and summer. It suits daytime and office.
What layers well with Azure Lime?
So New York by Bond No. 9 is its strongest match (96% compatibility). Citrus and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share sandalwood. Apply Azure Lime first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer So New York on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Azure Lime : 2 sprays So New York.
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