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Ombré Leather (2018) (Eau de Parfum) by Tom Ford

Ombré Leather 2018 Eau de Parfum

Version from 2018
DaveGahan101
09/30/2018 - 05:32 AM
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8.5Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage 8Bottle

Shadows of Autumn

The perfect autumn.
Yes, that comes to mind with Tom Ford's new leather fragrance.
Sure, one could go ahead and compare Ombre Leather
in detail with Tuscan Leather, Ombre Leather12 or
with the Rasasis of this world. However, I would only recommend this to those Parfumos
who already have one of these fragrances in their collection. Otherwise, one might miss the beauty of this scent. Reducing the fragrance to whether and how much raspberry is left, whether Rasasi does it better and cheaper, or maybe Parfums de Marly is indeed the better choice, can be done - but it is not necessary.
Yes, it does have a similarity to OL16, but due to the lack of current testing opportunities, my comparisons are written from memory. I already liked that OL16 contained NO raspberry, but was expanded with floral and mossy nuances; it was rounder, softer than Tuscan Leather. To stand out, one was of course "better" served with Tuscan Leather, but thankfully many do not find that important.
Ombre Leather will not go down in history as a clubbing monster or disco king, but it possesses a lot of charm and subtle beauty.
The usual Tom Ford eccentricity is kept in check this time, which does not harm it.
For me, Ombre Leather has a wonderful, dark nappa leather, smooth, thick, with no grain. Of course, there are more authentic leather fragrances, which are admired, but for me, they are often difficult to wear. Woody and floral streaks can also be grasped, but they are more of a refinement than an accent. For me, it is more of a fragrance carpet that is very pleasing, suggesting that it is not just made of leather. Here, one could philosophize endlessly about whether the base is worthy of a signature or private blend, but I don't really care, as everyday wearability is often my priority. For me, it is simply a round unity with relatively little development; it becomes slightly weaker over the hours, but also a bit more bitter. No new impressions come along, but I wouldn't want to speak of soliflor or mono-like.
The longevity and sillage are very well chosen, not an "Aale-Dieter" scent, but
you get many hours of enjoyment from it, and you can smell yourself for quite a while
without bothering others too much.
Conclusion: Great autumn and winter all-rounder, its spiciness fits wonderfully into the now changing forest without offering entirely new elements.

Everyday wearability: 8/10
Comfort factor: 8/10
Wow effect: 6/10
Price/performance: 8/10
Idea + implementation: 9/10
Updated on 09/30/2018
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2 Comments
TheScenterTheScenter 7 years ago
It's beautiful. Especially much more wearable than the rather animalistic Tuscan. If my wife could handle it just as well, it could stay with me a lot longer :/
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KienanteKienante 7 years ago
I unfortunately haven't tested the scent -yet-, but I think "Eel-Dieter scent" is divine :D
That's worth a fish market trophy!
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