Black Lacquer by Tom Ford

Brand: Tom Ford

Concentration: EDP

Scent overview

Glossy and dark: a black lacquer accord with ebony wood, dark peony, incense and a vinyl-like sheen over Atlas cedar.

Is Black Lacquer worth it?

How it smells: Opens with black lacquer, peony at the heart, then dries down to ebony and olibanum.

Scent Score: 60/100 (Good). Overhyped. People talk about it, but it disappoints or splits opinion. Sample it before you buy a bottle. Performance 67, versatility 67, layerability 40 and value 52, each out of 100.

Scent Character

EDP · Introduced 2024 · Unisex

Key accords: Black Lacquer, Peony, Ebony, Olibanum, Cedar

Top Notes

  • Black Lacquer

Heart Notes

  • Peony

Base Notes

  • Ebony
  • Olibanum
  • Cedar

Occasions: Evening, Night Out

Seasons: Fall, Winter

Fragrance overview

Black Lacquer by Tom Ford belongs to the woody fragrance family. Glossy and dark: a black lacquer accord with ebony wood, dark peony, incense and a vinyl-like sheen over Atlas cedar. Black Lacquer opens with Black Lacquer. The heart brings Peony. It dries down to Ebony, Olibanum, and Cedar.

How to wear Black Lacquer

On skin, Black Lacquer by Tom Ford has longevity of 8-10 hours, strong projection, an intensity of 8/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for evening and night out. Its best layering match in the catalog is Dia Woman by Amouage. Apply Black Lacquer first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Dia Woman on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Black Lacquer : 2 sprays Dia Woman and adjust to taste.

How the notes develop

Black Lacquer opens with Black Lacquer.

The heart brings Peony.

It dries down to Ebony, Olibanum, and Cedar.

What to layer with Black Lacquer

  • Amouage Dia Woman bottle

    Dia Woman by Amouage

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share peony and cedar.

    Order: Apply Black Lacquer first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Dia Woman on top for floral lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Black Lacquer : 2 sprays Dia Woman

  • Acqua di Parma Rosa Nobile bottle

    Rosa Nobile by Acqua di Parma

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    Signature Worthy · 97/99

    Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share peony and cedar.

    Order: Apply Black Lacquer first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Rosa Nobile on top for floral lift.

    Ratio: 1 spray Black Lacquer : 2 sprays Rosa Nobile

  • Liquides Imaginaires Dom Rosa bottle

    Dom Rosa by Liquides Imaginaires

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    Signature Worthy · 97/99

    Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share peony and cedar.

    Order: Apply Black Lacquer first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Dom Rosa on top for floral lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Black Lacquer : 2 sprays Dom Rosa

  • Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male bottle

    Le Male by Jean Paul Gaultier

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    Signature Worthy · 96/99

    Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share cedar.

    Order: Apply Black Lacquer first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Le Male on top for oriental lift.

    Ratio: 1 spray Black Lacquer : 2 sprays Le Male

  • Le Labo Baie Rose 26 bottle

    Baie Rose 26 by Le Labo

    Signature Worthy · 96/99

    Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share cedar.

    Order: Apply Black Lacquer first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Baie Rose 26 on top for floral lift.

    Ratio: 1 spray Black Lacquer : 2 sprays Baie Rose 26

Pairings to approach with care

  • Van Cleef & Arpels Thé Amara bottle

    Thé Amara by Van Cleef & Arpels

    Not Recommended · 30/99

    Black Lacquer has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Thé Amara brings a fresh contrast to this woody scent.

    Order: Apply Black Lacquer first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Thé Amara on top for fresh lift.

    Ratio: 1 spray Black Lacquer : 2 sprays Thé Amara

  • Commodity Bergamot bottle

    Bergamot by Commodity

    Not Recommended · 30/99

    Black Lacquer has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Bergamot brings a citrus contrast to this woody scent.

    Order: Apply Black Lacquer first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bergamot on top for citrus lift.

    Ratio: 1 spray Black Lacquer : 2 sprays Bergamot

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Frequently asked questions

Which notes are listed for Black Lacquer?

Black Lacquer opens with Black Lacquer. The heart brings Peony. It dries down to Ebony, Olibanum, and Cedar.

How long does Black Lacquer last, and how strong is it?

Black Lacquer by Tom Ford has longevity of 8-10 hours, strong projection, an intensity of 8/10, EDP concentration.

When should you wear Black Lacquer?

It's best in fall and winter. It suits evening and night out.

What layers well with Black Lacquer?

Dia Woman by Amouage is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share peony and cedar. Apply Black Lacquer first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Dia Woman on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Black Lacquer : 2 sprays Dia Woman.

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