Very Unique, Very Expensive – Tom Ford Fucking Fabulous Review
In this article, I’ll be providing a review on Tom Ford Fucking Fabulous a fragrance by the house of Tom Ford as evident by the name.
To begin with, because the components in Fucking Fabulous work together to create such an unusual aroma, it’s likely that nothing else on the market can compare. In fact, the combination of almond, vanilla, and even lavender makes such an enticing scent that I visit my perfume closet more than once a day to get a whiff of it. Apart from that, Fucking Fabulous’s nearly contradictory DNA is intriguing. It definitely deserves to be considered a true Tom Ford fragrance. Tom Ford Fucking Fabulous also has what it takes to be a solid “everyday driver” in the appropriate situation.
Fucking Fabulous provides the wearer a quiet, almost restrained, warm aura after a few hours; If a man wants to be noticed, but he doesn’t want to announce himself across vast distances. Fucking Fabulous is the fragrance to go for. I can also see why this is considered Fucking Fabulous’s flaw as a genuine private-blend scent, as it incorporates the DNA of street-filling Tuscan Leather.
NOTE: The fragrance is marketed just as Fabulous in some countries. The reason for this might apparently be the name perceived as offensive.
Backstory
During the Spring 2018 fashion show, Tom Ford gave out his new fragrance Fucking Fabulous. It debuted with a boom and went popular almost immediately, but merchants struggled with the name’s potty-mouthed connotation. The word “Fucking” was crossed out on a bottle at an airport in the United Kingdom. It was alleged to be on broad display at a Saks Fifth Avenue in Houston, Texas, while a bottle was concealed behind the counter in a Neiman Marcus in the same city with an expletive sticker over it. However, how did the name come to be in the first place? The account of how Tom Ford came up with his moniker was given by John Demsey, executive group president of Estee Lauder Companies, which owns Tom Ford. “Fucking” was a term Ford used to characterize the fragrance, and that’s how the fragrance got it’s iconic name.
Tom Ford’s Fucking Fabulous is a unisex Leather fragrance. In 2017, Fucking Fabulous made its debut. Clary Sage and Lavender are the top notes; Bitter Almond, Leather, Vanilla, and Orris are the middle notes; Leather, Tonka Bean, Cashmeran, White Woods, and Amber are the base notes.
Review
Tom Ford Fucking Fabulous begins with a sweetish mildness that I would attribute to the bitter almond. This mildness shifts slightly as the story progresses. It has a metallic chill to it, which is most likely owing to the lavender. For the time being, FF sticks to this notion, until the tonka bean’s relaxed sweetness takes over after a few hours. There’s a trace of leather in there as well, but it’s extremely light and delicate. All of the notes blend together into a sweet and spicy concoction, making it more difficult for me to discern distinct components. Overall, FF evokes in me an association with the color pink, although I’m not sure why.
TF Fabulous has the scent of a high-end white musk fragrance with traces of almonds, tonka beans, vanilla, and woods. A powdery, unobtrusive, and pleasant scent. I’d definitely recommend this fragrance, if you’r looking for something unique. However, for the price that it’s marketed at, I find this fragrance to be ridiculously priced. Maybe, it’s the price to pay for having Tom’s pheromones in a fragrance.
Tom Ford Fucking Fabulous , in my opinion, has a lot of signature potential. I find this scent to be quite adaptable and useful. I would leave this fragrance out of use in the summers, but I can envision the scent working wonders in any of the remaining seasons. The smell would also work great in the office. I I had a coworker whose workplace was always pleasantly scented, I’d always be there. As I already stated, it is highly wearable in the spring, fall, and winter. However, if I had to choose, I would chose fall as the best season.
Fragrance Facts – Tom Ford Fucking Fabulous
Who is the perfumer behind Tom Ford Fucking Fabulous?
Jane Larkworthy
What notes are in Tom Ford Fucking Fabulous?
| Clary Sage |
| Lavender |
| Bitter Almond |
| Leather |
| Vanilla |
| Orris |
| Tonka Bean |
| Cashmeran |
| White Woods |
| Amber |
How is the sillage. and longevity of Tom Ford Fucking Fabulous?
Tom Ford Fucking Fabulous has good projection. and an above average sillage. However, the performance of the fragrance is extremely good.
The lifespan of the fragrance is good. I can feel it on my skin for 7-8 hours, it also leaves a very pleasant scent on clothes, a day after wearing the scent. The fragrance is an okay value for money, considering it is quite expensive. However it smells niche, unique, and definitely a fragrance that could be a signature scent.
How versatile is Tom Ford Fucking Fabulous?
Tom Ford Fucking Fabulous is in my opinion a unisex fragrance. It’s appropriate for all the all seasons of the year, except for the summers. It is a scent with alot of character, and so it might not appeal to the masses. However, it certainly is crafted with refinement. You can wear this fragrance everyday wether you’r going partying, dining, or shopping.
I’d recommend Tom Ford Fucking Fabulous for people who are a bit more mature. I’m saying that because this fragrance has quite an upscale sheek feel to it, that would suite mature individuals well.
TF FF is more simpler than some online reviews suggest; it does mix nicely, concealing components and making individual notes difficult to spot, but the core of this fragrance, and what you smell from start to finish, is lavender, almond with vanilla. This is a great scent to wear everyday, no matter what the occasion. Just avoid putting this on in the summers, as the lavender, and vanilla present in the fragrance can be really polarising in high heat.
Fragrance Classification – Tom Ford Fucking Fabulous
Conclusion
This is a pretty great fragrance in my opinion. The name and scent appeal to me. It has an extremely unique DNA, and the name is definitely offensive. But it’s something I enjoy.
I enjoy when fragrances elicit a certain feeling in me as a perfume enthusiast. And this (along with a slew of others) is accomplishing just that. It’s strange how a name can in still a sense of anticipation. Let’s imagine the scent was termed “almond leather” or something like that. We’d all see it in such a different light.
However, I must admit that I am a great lover of Tom Ford scents in general. I don’t wear them very frequently, but when I do the scents always reminds me of refinement in a way that other brands might not.
Everyone must determine for themselves if the price of TF Fabulous is worth it in the end. You will undoubtedly receive a one-of-a-kind scent, but you must be in the mood for it. I have the impression that I like it at times and dislike it at others.
I hope you enjoyed my review on Tom Ford Fucking Fabulous by Tom Ford. As always, if you’ve found the article interesting don’t forget to share it with others. I’d love to know about your thought on TF FF in the comments. Take care, god bless, and keep smelling fantastic. 🙂