Tom Ford
F***ing Fabulous EDP
“The name is the review — leather, almond, and absolute confidence in a bottle.”
Notorious for its provocative name and widely regarded as one of the defining leather-vanilla launches of the late 2010s — Shyamala Maisondieu's 2017 entry in Tom Ford's Private Blend collection. A leather-vanilla-almond unisex fragrance with clary sage and lavender at the top, a bitter almond-vanilla-orris heart, and a tonka-cashmeran-leather base. Performs strongest in fall and winter, leans evening, lasts 7–9 hours with moderate projection.
The take
What works
- ●Genuinely unisex in the best way — no compromise on either end
- ●The leather-almond combo is arrestingly good
- ●Longevity and projection that justify the price tag
Trade-offs
- ●Heavy — strictly a cool-weather and evening fragrance
- ●The Private Blend price point is a steep ask for most wardrobes
Notes
Top
Lavender
Clary SageMid
Leather
Bitter Almond
Vanilla
OrrisBase
Leather
Tonka Bean
Cashmeran
White Woods
AmberPerformance
When to wear
Occasions
Gender
Smells like
Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does F***ing Fabulous last?
8–10 hours on most skin (excellent longevity at 80/100) with solid projection.
When should you wear F***ing Fabulous?
Strongest in fall and winter, evening-leaning. Suited to special occasion, date night.
Is F***ing Fabulous worth it?
At $265–$395, yes for this tier. Genuinely unisex in the best way — no compromise on either end. The leather-almond combo is arrestingly good.
Details
- Perfumer
- Shyamala Maisondieu
- Collection
- Private Blend