Ébène Fumé by Tom Ford
Brand: Tom Ford
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
Smoky palo santo and dark ebony wood with black pepper, resinous cistus labdanum and pine tar. Dry, dark and woody.
Is Ébène Fumé worth it?
How it smells: Opens with black pepper, palo santo at the heart, then dries down to ebony and labdanum.
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 2021 · Unisex
Key accords: Black Pepper, Palo Santo, Ebony, Labdanum, Pine Tar
Top Notes
- Black Pepper
Heart Notes
- Palo Santo
Base Notes
- Ebony
- Labdanum
- Pine Tar
Occasions: Evening, Special Occasion
Seasons: Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Ébène Fumé by Tom Ford belongs to the woody fragrance family. Smoky palo santo and dark ebony wood with black pepper, resinous cistus labdanum and pine tar. Dry, dark and woody. Ébène Fumé opens with Black Pepper. The heart brings Palo Santo. It dries down to Ebony, Labdanum, and Pine Tar.
How to wear Ébène Fumé
On skin, Ébène Fumé 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 special occasion. Its best layering match in the catalog is Enigma of Taif by Swiss Arabian. Apply Ébène Fumé first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Enigma of Taif on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Ébène Fumé : 2 sprays Enigma of Taif and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Ébène Fumé opens with Black Pepper.
The heart brings Palo Santo.
It dries down to Ebony, Labdanum, and Pine Tar.
What to layer with Ébène Fumé
Enigma of Taif by Swiss Arabian
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share black pepper and labdanum.
Order: Apply Ébène Fumé first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Enigma of Taif on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Ébène Fumé : 2 sprays Enigma of Taif
Delphinus by Creed
Signature Worthy · 96/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share black pepper.
Order: Apply Ébène Fumé first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Delphinus on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Ébène Fumé : 2 sprays Delphinus
Le Lion de Chanel by Chanel
Signature Worthy · 96/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share labdanum.
Order: Apply Ébène Fumé first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Le Lion de Chanel on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Ébène Fumé : 2 sprays Le Lion de Chanel
Safran Secret by Maison Crivelli
Signature Worthy · 96/99
Woody and spicy scents naturally complement each other, and they share black pepper.
Order: Apply Ébène Fumé first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Safran Secret on top for spicy lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Ébène Fumé : 2 sprays Safran Secret
London for Men by Burberry
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 96/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share black pepper.
Order: Apply Ébène Fumé first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer London for Men on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Ébène Fumé : 2 sprays London for Men
Pairings to approach with care
Thé Amara by Van Cleef & Arpels
Not Recommended · 30/99
Ébène Fumé 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 Ébène Fumé 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 Ébène Fumé : 2 sprays Thé Amara
Weekend for Men by Burberry
Not Recommended · 30/99
Ébène Fumé has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Weekend for Men brings a citrus contrast to this woody scent.
Order: Apply Ébène Fumé first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Weekend for Men on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Ébène Fumé : 2 sprays Weekend for Men
Related fragrances and why
- Enigma of Taif by Swiss Arabian — Both include black pepper and labdanum.
- Delphinus by Creed — Both include black pepper.
- Le Lion de Chanel by Chanel — Both include labdanum.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Ébène Fumé?
Ébène Fumé opens with Black Pepper. The heart brings Palo Santo. It dries down to Ebony, Labdanum, and Pine Tar.
How long does Ébène Fumé last, and how strong is it?
Ébène Fumé by Tom Ford has longevity of 8-10 hours, strong projection, an intensity of 8/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Ébène Fumé?
It's best in fall and winter. It suits evening and special occasion.
What layers well with Ébène Fumé?
Enigma of Taif by Swiss Arabian is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share black pepper and labdanum. Apply Ébène Fumé first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Enigma of Taif on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Ébène Fumé : 2 sprays Enigma of Taif.
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