Tom Ford Fucking Fabulous is one of the eponymous brand’s most iconic scents. Released in 2017 as part of the Tom Ford Private Blend collection, it is a leather-forward fragrance that instantly drew both men and women in with gourmand notes of vanilla and bitter almond, bolstered by the freshness of iris and floral orris accord. Cashmeran and amber add to the decadence and spice of the scent, making it an excellent fall-winter head-turner.
If you like Tom Ford Fucking Fabulous but are looking for alternatives that possess a similar DNA, here are a few suggestions for you from Scent Split:
Ambar del Sur – Carner Barcelona
Ambar del Sur captures the pure hedonism of Tom Ford Fucking Fabulous, though it forgoes the leather element.
Instead, the fragrance’s heat is provided by a combination of warm spices, including myrrh and Madagascar vanilla at the base. It opens with Italian bergamote before revealing a heart composed of water jasmine, Indonesian patchouli, Australian sandalwood, and grey amber accord. In addition to the spices, Venezuelan tonka bean and Spanish cistus, or labdanum, make up the foundation of this olfactory homage to the long, languorous days of al-Andalus.
Giardinodiercole – Agatho Parfum
Giardinodiercole (Giardino di Ercole) is inspired by the myth of Hercules—more specifically, the Garden of Hercules in Pompei, where Agathó Parfum is based. The house where the garden is located is also called Casa del Profumiere, as archaeological evidence points to the presence of a perfumer’s workshop as well as a lush garden of blooms to supply it there.
The niche perfumery takes you back to the golden age of heroes with this citrus aromatic scent: top notes of juniper berries, labdanum, bergamot, lavender, and rhubarb combine with heady incense, black pepper, sage, saffron and pimento at the heart. The richness of the scent is further emphasized by its base notes of Virginia cedar, sandalwood, amber, patchouli, cashmeran, and musk, creating a beautifully unisex scent that smells as though it was crafted for the gods themselves.
MEM – Bogue Profumo
Launched in 2017, MEM is a warm and woody amber fougere scent from Bogue Profumo, Antonio Gardoni’s niche fragrance brand. It makes use of a potent blend of lavender at the fore, combining lavender, lavender extract, wild lavender and blue lavender with juicy grapefruit and mandarin orange to create an unforgettably smooth first whiff.
Luxurious ylang-ylang, champaca, damask rose and bourbon geranium make up the heart, mixed with malt, laurel leaves, mint, and vanilla. Its base notes are no less decadent, featuring woodsy notes from sandalwood and Himalayan cedar, heat from ambergris, amber, and musk, as well as labdanum and Siam benzoin, a balsamic element that has a vanilla-like scent.
All of these scents, as well as Tom Ford Fucking Fabulous, can be yours today by visiting Scent Split. Expand your fragrance horizons this fall by ordering a genuine decant of these niche perfumes, allowing you to experience them without spending an arm and a leg. Decants are available at Scent Split in a variety of sizes, so check them out now.
