Tom Ford
Ebene Fume
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Eau de Parfum2021Unisex (leans male)USALongevity · Long LastingSillage · Moderate$445 retail★ 4.1 community ratingBuy on FragranceNet $349 · Save $96 →
Smoky incense and palo santo meld with leather and dark resins, creating an austere, woody meditation on smoldering elegance
Top Notes
IncensePalo SantoBlack PepperViolet Leaf
Heart Notes
LeatherLabdanumCade OilPapyrusRose
Base Notes
ResinsEbony TreeGuaiac Wood
Accords
woody· Dominantamber· Dominantsmoky· Moderatebalsamic· Moderatewarm spicy· Moderatefresh spicy· Moderatearomatic· Moderateleather· Moderate
Best Clone
The best clone of Tom Ford Ebene Fume is Third Eye by La Ree Fragrances, with a 82% accuracy score. A fraction of the cost of the $445 original.
Best Seasons
Spring30%
Summer13%
Fall / Autumn100%
Winter100%
Best Occasions
Night Out100%
Professional66%
Casual0%
Community Insights
★ 4.1 from 3.5K ratingsWhat people who wear Tom Ford Ebene Fume report, based on votes and reviews from a large fragrance community. Created by Rodrigo Flores-Roux.
Main accords
woody
amber
smoky
balsamic
warm spicy
fresh spicy
leather
aromatic
Longevity
Very weak2%
Weak4%
Moderate32%
Long lasting51%
Eternal11%
Sillage
Intimate8%
Moderate60%
Strong28%
Enormous4%
Who wears it
Female2%
More female1%
Unisex36%
More male36%
Male25%
Listed as Unisex (leans male)
Day or night
Day
Night
Value for money
Way overpriced32%
Overpriced42%
Ok21%
Good value4%
Great value2%
People say it reminds them of
Billie Eilish Eilish No 2 326Tom Ford Myrrhe Mystère 202Tom Ford Bois Pacifique 202Nasomatto Black Afgano 193Tom Ford Black Lacquer 158Fragrance World Ebony Fume 122
What people like
- Woody smoky and resinous scent
- Rich opulent and mysterious resinous scent
- Elegant sophisticated and enigmatic character
- Great for poker nights and cigars
What people dislike
- Not suitable for everyone
- Price may be too high for what it offers
- Suited for special occasions not daily wear
- Sharp and unpleasant to some noses
What wearers say
“This is my wife’s signature scent. On her, it smells like a creamy sweet smoky sandalwood with a hint of powdery violet and labdanum. It leans more masculine, but can definitely be pulled off by a badass female.This is worth the price, and lasts (on her) for up to 8 hours. The sillage is also gorgeous and gets compliments. I will get this for her for every Valentine’s Day.”
“Sprayed it on my wrist in sephora. Sharp peppery opening, evolves to leathery. Long lasting, moderate sillage. Unisex but closer to masculine side. Smells like a guy with a leather jacket on a drizzly autumn day has just entered to a coffee shop, waiting in the line to order while ruffling his hair.”
“Perfectly blended creamy dry down. The opening os a little strong for the 1st 5 minutes then dries down and is a very relaxing scent. Makes me feel warm and cozy as if in a Lodge setting. Great perfume for spring or autumn or even winter. Could be used in summer but only 2 sprays.”
5 Clones Found
Best Match
La Ree Fragrances
Third Eye
82%accuracy
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Price
-
Longevity
-
Sillage
La Ree's version has slightly reduced longevity and sillage compared to Tom Ford's original, and the leather projection is more subdued. The overall progression feels cleaner with less of the smoky, leathery denseness that defines the designer's signature.
Amazon
Maison Alhambra
Incense Ebony
78%accuracy
$17
FragranceNet
-
Longevity
-
Sillage
The clone features a brighter citrus top note and warmer amber base compared to the original's bergamot and musky finish, resulting in slightly less complexity and longevity. Sillage is comparable, but the original maintains better projection throughout the wearing period.
AmazonFragranceNet $17
Maison Alhambra
Ebony Fume
78%accuracy
-
Price
-
Longevity
-
Sillage
The original has a more refined incense-oud balance with better definition between notes, while the clone occasionally blends these elements into a more linear experience. Longevity is comparable, though the clone's dry-down may feel slightly warmer with emphasized patchouli-musk rather than the original's cooler cedarwood character.
Amazon
Fragrance World
Alpha
72%accuracy
$20
FragranceShop
5-7 hours
Longevity
Moderate
Sillage
The clone performs with slightly shorter longevity (5-6 hours vs 7-8 hours) and misses some of the original's nuanced spice and oud complexity. Alpha reads more straightforward and less sophisticated in the heart, though the opening and base remain fairly comparable.
AmazonJomashopFragranceShop $20
Fragrance World
Ebony Fume
74%accuracy
-
Price
5-7 hours
Longevity
Moderate
Sillage
The clone performs reasonably well in projection and longevity but lacks the elegant balance and nuance of the original. Expect a slightly harsher tobacco and less smooth musk development compared to Ebene Fume's polished finish.
Jomashop
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