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Tom Ford
Oud Minérale
Eau De Parfum
Unisex
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$165
Description
Tom Ford's Oud Minérale presents a compelling contrast, marrying the deep, smoky warmth of oud with an invigorating rush of oceanic minerality. It opens with a distinctive salty, marine accord, quickly spiced by pink pepper, setting a unique, almost bracing tone. As it develops, the heart reveals a nuanced blend of agarwood, seagrass, and fir balsam, creating an earthy yet fresh complexity. The fragrance settles into a sensual dry down of amber, musk, and styrax, leaving a lingering impression of smoky woods against a mineral backdrop. This is a scent that truly captures the essence of a rugged coastline, where the sea meets ancient, weathered timber.
Perfumer: Shyamala Maisondieu
Scent Profile
Woody
Aquatic
Mineral
Salty
Smoky
Spicy
Amber
Fresh
Notes
Top Notes
Sea Notes
Sea Salt
Pink PepperMiddle Notes
Agarwood (Oud)
Seagrass
Balsam Fir
StyraxBase Notes
Musk
Amber
AmbergrisSmoky Woods
About Tom Ford
Tom Ford is a luxury fragrance house founded in 2005 by designer Tom Ford after leaving Gucci, renowned for its bold, sensual scents like Black Orchid and the Private Blend collection that emphasize innovation, high-quality ingredients, and modern glamour. The brand's philosophy centers on pushing perfumery boundaries with luxurious, elegant compositions targeting a sophisticated audience seeking refined sensuality and exclusivity. Its signature style blends opulent notes with impeccable craftsmanship, establishing it as a leader in the global luxury perfume market.
Perfumer
Shyamala Maisondieu
Shyamala Maisondieu is a Malaysian-born perfumer based in France, known for her elegant and versatile creations across both niche and luxury brands. Trained at ISIPCA in Versailles, she has composed fragrances for houses such as Tom Ford, Lancôme, Comme des Garçons, By Kilian, and Etat Libre d’Orange. Celebrated for her refined style and creative range, Maisondieu is recognized as one of the few prominent Asian women in modern perfumery, bringing a distinctive voice to the industry.
Reviews
4.7
Excellent6 reviews
Tom Ford
4.7/5 • 6 reviews
Community Insights
Reviewers often highlight Oud Minérale's unique and sophisticated blend, appreciating its departure from typical aquatic scents. Many find it to be a bold and complex fragrance that garners compliments, though some note its initial unconventional character.
Pros
Performance excellence: Offers excellent longevity and projection, with many users reporting it lasts for hours and receives compliments.
Versatile appeal: Considered a versatile fragrance suitable for all sexes, performing well in spring, fall, and summer nights.
Quality composition: Praised for its unique profile in the aquatic realm, with a mineral rather than purely aquatic feel, and an oud note that is warm and balanced, not overbearing.
Cons
Specific limitation: Some find the initial scent challenging or confusing, with a stony, metallic edge or an unconventional 'funk' from seaweed and ambergris.
Situational drawback: While versatile, some reviewers express uncertainty about wearing it in high heat.
Comparisons
Similar to Aqva Pour Homme or Acqua Di Sale: The 2023 reformulation has been noted to share similarities with these scents.
Reminds reviewers of Kenzo Homme Intense: It's considered more mineralic than Kenzo Homme Intense and lacks the pure seaweed note of Megamare.
Similar to Gucci Guilty Pour Homme: Shares a fresh, woody appeal, but Gucci Guilty Pour Homme is described as more approachable and slightly sweeter with floral nuances.
Vibe & Emotions
Mysterious: Evokes a sense of intrigue and depth.
Luxurious: Associated with sophistication and opulence.
Confident: Worn by those who appreciate a bold and distinctive scent.
Elemental: Captures the raw essence of ocean mist rolling over charred driftwood.
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