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Tom Ford Private Blend fragrances are available at Saks 5th Avenue and Neiman Marcus.

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Tags edp, maple syrup, oud, plum japonais, tom ford

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Tom Ford Private Blend Rive D’ambre Fragrance Review

Post author By Ron Slomowicz

Post date August 21, 2013

* Starts with a fresh citrus blend – orange, lemon, bergamot, and neroli.

* As usual, the citrus doesn’t last long, maybe 20 minutes.

* The scent becomes really faint, and if I sniff my wrist closely I get a hint of light resins and mint.

* Somehow the scent turns around and comes back a little stronger with some boozy resins.

* It calms down again really quickly and lasts a little bit longer as a sheer skin scent.

Summary: Honestly, I am very disappointed with Rive d’ambre. One of the original Tom Ford Private Blends – Amber Absolute was a masterpiece of incense and amber which kind of inspired the start of my fragrance journey. It has since been discontinued. For the Atelier D’Orient collection, the amber is a lot more toned-down, quiet, and possibly apologetic.   When you see Tom Ford ads – they are brazen, aggressive, and make a statement.   Rive D’ambre says next to nothing. Although it’s an EdP, it wears like an EdT lasting barely 4 hours on the skin (and most of that as a sheer skin scent). If you are really meek and shy and afraid that your fragrance might be too strong, then check out Rive d’Ambre. Honestly, you can find much better for 1/3 to 1/4 the price.

Other opinions:

The Candy Perfume Boy

Kafkaesque

Persolaise

Best Things in Beauty

Really Ree

Ca Fleure Bon

Tom Ford Private Blend fragrances are available at Saks 5th Avenue and Neiman Marcus.

Disclaimer: Sample provided by sales associate for review. Image courtesy of Neiman Marcus.

Tags amber absolute, citrus, mint, resin, rive d'ambre, tom ford. private blend

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Tom Ford Private Blend Shanghai Lily Fragrance Review

Post author By Ron Slomowicz

Post date August 20, 2013

* Sharp pepper and clove is the initial burst.

* Quite quickly, less than five minute on, a creamy lily flower starts to bloom into focus. The spice is still there but acts as a contrast to make the lily seem sweeter.

* The interplay of sweet and spicy continues as cloves and wood contrast with tuberose and rose.

* Though it starts with quite a punch, it quiets down as the interplay continues.

* The base of vanilla, sweet incense, and amber is grounded by a dry wood.

Summary: I described Fleur de Chine as pretty much a Southern belle who want to college to get her MRS degree. Shanghai Lily is a bawdy broad who speaks her mind and makes her presence known. She is sweet and loving, yet sassy and aggressive at the same time.   Although floral and sweet, it’s not too much for a guy to pull off. It’s loud, but not so overbearing that it wouldn’t work in an office setting. It is quite sexy, though, and guys who wear it might discover it getting stolen by a girlfriend. Longevity is above average at over 12 hours. Of course, I wish it was more direct and in your face – like the earlier Private Blends, but of the Atelier d’Orient Collection it is the only one that I see myself enjoying.

Other opinions:

Persolaise

Best Things in Beauty

Bois de Jasmin

Kafkaesque

Perfume Posse

London Beauty Review

Ca Fleure Bon

Tom Ford Private Blend fragrances are available at Saks 5th Avenue and Neiman Marcus.

Disclaimer: Sample provided by sales associate for review. Image courtesy of Neiman Marcus.

Tags amber, incense, private blend, shanghai lily, tom ford

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Tom Ford Private Blend Fleur de Chine Fragrance Review

Post author By Ron Slomowicz

Post date August 19, 2013

* Surprisingly, Fleur De Chine starts with a bouquet of flowers mixed together. Try as I might, I can’t ID the individual flowers aside from a light rose.

* This is a compliment that’s going to sound like a dis. It smells like really expensive, ultraluxurious shampoo.

* The flowers stay present as fruit and tea notes come forward.

* The middle section conjures images of a polite tea date, with fresh flowers and juicy fruit.

* Base notes of amber and cedar come in as the scent becomes quite sheer.

Summary: If Fleur de Chine was a person, she would be the very proper lady who is always dressed impeccably with perfect manners – very classy and appropriate. I went to Vanderbilt for college and this reminds me of the girls who wore Laura Ashley to football dates. When they grew up to be proper Southern women in the Junior League, Fleur de Chine could be their scent. Fleur de Chine isn’t bad, its just not amazing or mind-blowing or worth the $210 price tag for 50ml. However, if you are looking to splurge for your mom, this would be a safe scent that they would enjoy.

Other opinions:

Best Things in Beauty

Kafkaesque

Persolaise

Ca Fleure Bon

The Candy Perfume Boy

Tom Ford Private Blend fragrances are available at Saks 5th Avenue and Neiman Marcus.

Disclaimer: Sample provided by sales associate for review. Image courtesy of Neiman Marcus.

Tags amber, atelier d'orient, cedar, edp, flower, fruit, private blend, tea, tom ford

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Tom Ford Private Blend Plum Japonais Fragrance Review

Post author By Ron Slomowicz
Post date August 23, 2013

* The top starts with a sweet and slightly spicy mix of plum, cinnamon, and honey.

* First whiff had me feeling deja vu. It took me a minute, but I realized it was a fresher version of the Japon Noir opening.

* A thick sweetness comes in – like maple syrup and a bit fruity. Although it’s dense, it’s not overly sweet.

* From this sweetness peaks out a little bit of sour wood which is the oud showing its presence. It’s not strong or aggressive at all.

* The base of vanilla and amber lasts a good long time as a snuggly skin scent.

Other opinions:

Man Love Cologne

Tom Ford Private Blend fragrances are available at Saks 5th Avenue and Neiman Marcus.

Disclaimer: Sample provided by sales associate for review. Image courtesy of Neiman Marcus.

Tags edp, maple syrup, oud, plum japonais, tom ford

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Tom Ford Private Blend Rive D’ambre Fragrance Review

Post author By Ron Slomowicz
Post date August 21, 2013

* Starts with a fresh citrus blend – orange, lemon, bergamot, and neroli.

* As usual, the citrus doesn’t last long, maybe 20 minutes.

* The scent becomes really faint, and if I sniff my wrist closely I get a hint of light resins and mint.

* Somehow the scent turns around and comes back a little stronger with some boozy resins.

* It calms down again really quickly and lasts a little bit longer as a sheer skin scent.

Summary: Honestly, I am very disappointed with Rive d’ambre. One of the original Tom Ford Private Blends – Amber Absolute was a masterpiece of incense and amber which kind of inspired the start of my fragrance journey. It has since been discontinued. For the Atelier D’Orient collection, the amber is a lot more toned-down, quiet, and possibly apologetic. When you see Tom Ford ads – they are brazen, aggressive, and make a statement. Rive D’ambre says next to nothing. Although it’s an EdP, it wears like an EdT lasting barely 4 hours on the skin (and most of that as a sheer skin scent). If you are really meek and shy and afraid that your fragrance might be too strong, then check out Rive d’Ambre. Honestly, you can find much better for 1/3 to 1/4 the price.

Other opinions:

Persolaise

Best Things in Beauty

Really Ree

Tom Ford Private Blend fragrances are available at Saks 5th Avenue and Neiman Marcus.

Disclaimer: Sample provided by sales associate for review. Image courtesy of Neiman Marcus.

Tags amber absolute, citrus, mint, resin, rive d'ambre, tom ford. private blend

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Tom Ford Private Blend Shanghai Lily Fragrance Review

Post author By Ron Slomowicz
Post date August 20, 2013

* Sharp pepper and clove is the initial burst.

* Quite quickly, less than five minute on, a creamy lily flower starts to bloom into focus. The spice is still there but acts as a contrast to make the lily seem sweeter.

* The interplay of sweet and spicy continues as cloves and wood contrast with tuberose and rose.

* Though it starts with quite a punch, it quiets down as the interplay continues.

* The base of vanilla, sweet incense, and amber is grounded by a dry wood.

Summary: I described Fleur de Chine as pretty much a Southern belle who want to college to get her MRS degree. Shanghai Lily is a bawdy broad who speaks her mind and makes her presence known. She is sweet and loving, yet sassy and aggressive at the same time. Although floral and sweet, it’s not too much for a guy to pull off. It’s loud, but not so overbearing that it wouldn’t work in an office setting. It is quite sexy, though, and guys who wear it might discover it getting stolen by a girlfriend. Longevity is above average at over 12 hours. Of course, I wish it was more direct and in your face – like the earlier Private Blends, but of the Atelier d’Orient Collection it is the only one that I see myself enjoying.

Other opinions:

Persolaise

Best Things in Beauty

Tom Ford Private Blend fragrances are available at Saks 5th Avenue and Neiman Marcus.

Disclaimer: Sample provided by sales associate for review. Image courtesy of Neiman Marcus.

Tags amber, incense, private blend, shanghai lily, tom ford

Fragrance Reviews

Tom Ford Private Blend Fleur de Chine Fragrance Review

Post author By Ron Slomowicz
Post date August 19, 2013

* Surprisingly, Fleur De Chine starts with a bouquet of flowers mixed together. Try as I might, I can’t ID the individual flowers aside from a light rose.

* This is a compliment that’s going to sound like a dis. It smells like really expensive, ultraluxurious shampoo.

* The flowers stay present as fruit and tea notes come forward.

* The middle section conjures images of a polite tea date, with fresh flowers and juicy fruit.

* Base notes of amber and cedar come in as the scent becomes quite sheer.

Summary: If Fleur de Chine was a person, she would be the very proper lady who is always dressed impeccably with perfect manners – very classy and appropriate. I went to Vanderbilt for college and this reminds me of the girls who wore Laura Ashley to football dates. When they grew up to be proper Southern women in the Junior League, Fleur de Chine could be their scent. Fleur de Chine isn’t bad, its just not amazing or mind-blowing or worth the $210 price tag for 50ml. However, if you are looking to splurge for your mom, this would be a safe scent that they would enjoy.

Other opinions:

Best Things in Beauty

Persolaise