Compared to other recent releases, this is the most Tom Ford smelling scent I’ve smelled in a while, and it’s gorgeous.
In the same world as Ebene Fume and Myrrh Mystere and the more elegant amber centered releases, Black Lacquer has a solid seat at the table imo. The fantasy notes in the opening add to the overall experience but don’t define the fragrance as the name suggests that it would. I was pleasantly surprised when smooth booze, deep woods, warm spice and sensual and elevated amber collided beautifully in this modern take on a classic private collection profile.
I’ll come back with updates after a full wear, but I feel firmly this may be one of the best releases since the acquisition.
Update: I remain firm… best TF release since the acquisition. The longevity is so good on this, the sprays on my HANDS are going strong after 6 hours and handwashing. A little goes a long way for me. But even with that, this doesn’t become cloying or overwhelming… it is SO WELL DONE. This one is definitely worth the cost to me.
On skin I get a beautiful incense. The type you would use as bakhoor to scent your surroundings and yourself… as a westerner, do you know how good a scent must be for us to want to use it that way? Usually we separate home scents from personal scents and make clear distinctions.
But, Black Lacquer is a vibe. Stunning start to end with the florals making the briefest welcome appearance in the mid and the finish being a sueded frankincense. A must have for me.
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This one really surprised me.
The opening is intriguing for sure.
Inky plastic with a trickle of leather underneath.
An hour it settles into this sexy classic fragrance.
The rum, pepper and dark woods come into play.
Still the faintest hints of the vinyl behind it all.
If you test it out, don't try it on paper, spray it on your skin..
Wait one hour for it to settle and you'll fall in love with it..