It heads into a light honey and woody base. There is depth which sems to know no end. As we look back from the safety of fifteen years later without having lost the ability to look up Nostradamus via Google it is clear that the fin de sicle also had effects on different creative pursuits. Tried this one the other day and fell in love immediately. I am always pleasantly surprised when I get a new release from a brand I think I know well to find that there is something different. The perfume which set this off was Tom Ford Black Orchid. Eleven years ago, Tom Ford released one of the boldest collections at the time as he popularized luxury perfume with his Tom Ford Private Blend collection. All three have been among my favorites within the entire line. It remains one of the most unique lavender accords I have experienced. Jasmine and ylang-ylang provide the floral heart. Public collections can be seen by the public, including other shoppers, and may show up in recommendations and other places. These take that sharp nutty first few minutes and cover them in a jacket with big shoulders. Moreover, there'll be a 4th one in the Oud Collection. During the holiday season of 2006 a new perfume hit the shelves which had the perfume forums buzzing. A very restrained patchouli comes next which pretty much completely transforms the leather into something much fleshier. Working with creative director Karyn Khoury these perfumes stood out for their unique quality. Lost Cherry is unique in the Private Blend collection for being the first intentionally gourmand entry. For Fucking Fabulous if you look at the fashion collection which accompanied it you see Mr. Ford reaching back to the 1990s for inspiration. They were the first perfumes I would review where I would be asked, Are they worth it? The answer to that is always an individual choice. In 2020 we have the latest Tom Ford Black Orchid Parfum. Finally, it marches off the runway on the arm of what is called white moss but which smells like typical low atranol oakmoss to me. It is also the kind of perfume seemingly intended for close encounters of the sensual kind. Black Orchid Parfum has 14-16 hour longevity and average sillage. This is a perfume equivalent of a cherry cordial; if you start at the center first. Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. The latest release, Vanille Fatale, is a good example. The other is the rich fruitiness of black cherry itself. (UPDATE: I was wrong) Whomever did this work the leather accord at the heart of Ombre Leather 16 is absolutely fantastic. Except when it comes to Neroli Portofino; creative directors Karyn Khoury and Tom Ford have found a way to do it thoughtfully. Sole di Positano is the most floral of the Neroli Portofino collection since Fleur de Portofino. Sole di Positano opens on the twinkling of sunlight off the Mediterranean represented by lemon and petitgrain. I own all the first ten and I still think about what they would change in the niche market. One of the best-selling entries in that first group was Neroli Portofino. Always read labels, warnings, directions and other information provided with the product before using it. He dramatically expanded the brand into every sector of fashion and style. Contact the shop to find out about available delivery options. For some reason Lavender Palm was discontinued after only two years. That ingredient in Gucci Rush for Men was incense. This is bigger than what I expected. Perfumer Yann Vasnier uses saffron as an exotic opener which might give you the idea something more unique is coming. The lilac lilts very transparently as the violet leaves provide a bit of green earthy contrast. So many of those originals were such groundbreaking constructs it was maybe too much to expect the Private Blend collection to keep up that kind of creativity over the long run. If you like your Mediterranean perfumes on the lighter side Sole di Positano is going to please you. It is a fitting accompaniment to what was presented on the runway as the Autumn Winter 2016 collection was full of contrasting textures of which leather was one of the stars. They shifted the focus from neroli to bergamot and added a big amount of floral notes. He chose to use two sources of lavender wrapped in a host of green ingredients. See our privacy policy. That is all achieved through clever perfumery creating that accord. It is added to a glass of cherry liqueur as a slightly alcoholic quality begins to appear. It seems to work for him and just as with other aspects of other brands Id rather focus on the perfume. Here is where things take that contemporary turn. The only other flanker of Black Orchid was an Eau de Toilette release in 2015. All of that for a fragrance which is a nicely formed vanilla perfume using a great source of the titular note. One cherry comes in the form of the cherry liqueur known as Cherry Heering. Right away Sr. Flores-Roux is working the flowers in as a bit of lilac and violet leaves begin the transition. Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. A soft resinous base is where this ends. See Etsy's Terms of Use for more information. When you smell Rush for Men now it seems like a childs version of an incense perfume. That leather accord is front and center as you spray on Ombre Leather 16. I will definitely be making more orders! Black Orchisd Parfum the press release tells me is the original but more. These are cleaner lighter versions of both of those notes. Nice bottle and very hopeful description, too. This, by far, is my favorite leather in the Tom Ford Private Blend collection. Sr. Flores-Roux balances this so amazingly well it stays at a moderate volume throughout even though there is so much to experience. The similarity to Neroli Portofino is definitely there but is feels much more like Fleur de Portofino did in its ability to stand apart. It all rests on a soft suede accord in the base. I have always liked the sharp qualities violet leaf can impart and the perfumer(s) here lets them fly like a knife thrower as they thunk into the rich leather. Neroli Portofino Acqua is a very light eau de cologne version. New Perfume Review Tom Ford Private Blend Lost Cherry- Found Enthusiasm, New Perfume Review Tom Ford Private Blend Vanille Fatale- Sans Tobacco. The longtime creative team of Karen Khoury and Tom Ford collaborated with perfumer Rodrigo Flores-Roux for this perfume. While that is true there is a sensuality which runs throughout which is new. Then, where the original gets more floral, Acqua rises on a fresh breeze from the sea. Mr. Ford had made a leap of faith when he joined Gucci in 1990 as the womens ready-to-wear designer. This is a very luxurious high-quality vanilla perfume for which I think vanilla lovers will die for because of the Orpur vanilla. This is conjecture on my part, but it seems like they had tired of hearing how safe they were. This is where the warm amber accord of Neroli Portofino again arises but as with the orange blossom it is other notes which are in the foreground. It has power and nuance. It becomes deeper as plum picks up the truffle and the black orchid accord meshes with the ylang-ylang. In the past year, there has been a lightening up of the Private Blend releases. Yes! Smells exaclty like the original, except it is a bit lighter and less fecal. This fragrance is my replication of the original, I am a trained perfumer and have the ability to recreate different fragrances. It is the middle accord that imparts the sense of airiness which gives Neroli Portofino Acqua its style. Ad from shop ScentvilleFragrances Saying no will not stop you from seeing Etsy ads or impact Etsy's own personalisation technologies, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. If youve ever wanted a blue bottle Tom Ford Private Blend on your dresser one of these four should definitely do the trick. Noir de Noir is my favorite of the Private Blends because it is a chocolate-red wine-rose stunner on me. The sage roughs the leather accord up a bit. Disclosure: This review is based on a sample supplied by Sephora. Love this fragrance! Tom Ford and Karyn Khoury creatively directed each perfume to provide a singular luxurious experience. As he has done throughout his time overseeing fragrances Mr. Ford would expand the boundaries. Neroli Portofino Forte has 10-12 hour longevity and average sillage. Rush for Men sold quite well especially in the first couple of years. ad by ScentvilleFragrances Me recuerda las maanas de unas vacaciones en Roma. It intensifies with a jammy rose inserting itself. On the surface if you tell me that there are flankers within the Tom Ford Private Blend collection I would be against it. A clever addition to Neroli Portofino line. It also begins to relieve the aridness of the early going. Mr. Ford worked with perfumers Antoine Maisondieu and Daniela Andrier to create a typical masculine woody structure infused with a significant amount of incense. It is hard to not try a new Tom Ford Private Blend containing vanilla and not be reminded of one of those early trendsetters in the debut collection; Tobacco Vanille. Fleur de Portofino has 8-10 hour longevity and average sillage. Dead Letter Office: Tom Ford Private Blend Lavender Palm- Too Contemporary? New Perfume Review Tom Ford Private Blend Fucking Fabulous- Is It? It is also the best mainstream release of 2020 so far. Acacia, jasmine, magnolia, orange blossom, rose; it is like having a fabulous florists arrangement for my nose. If youre looking for something new from Tom Ford Private Blend this is definitely that. In an already voluminous line of perfumes taking up space with flankers seems wasteful. Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- Save on Unisex Fragrances, Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- You may also like, {"modules":["unloadOptimization","bandwidthDetection"],"unloadOptimization":{"browsers":{"Firefox":true,"Chrome":true}},"bandwidthDetection":{"url":"https://ir.ebaystatic.com/cr/v/c1/thirtysevens.jpg","maxViews":4,"imgSize":37,"expiry":300000,"timeout":250}}. Loving perfume on the internet, since 2000. Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsys Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy. Top notes are Mandarin Orange, Lemon Leaf and Petitgrain; middle notes are Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Shiso and Ylang-Ylang; base notes are Moss, Musk and Sandalwood. The only reason I have found in a couple of places is purely anecdotal and sort of tin-foil hat conspiracy theory. Through the first three releases that has definitely been the case. What I am describing is a fruity floral on the surface. Lavender Palm was released early in 2011 as an exclusive to the new Beverly Hills Tom Ford boutique followed by wider release a year later. Here is a bit from the press materials for Vanille Fatale: Vanille Fatale is a force of nature personified. Lavender Palm became widely available in the beginning of 2012 and was discontinued by the end of 2014. The sandalwood is boosted with a suite of milky lactones so that it provides a creamier woody foil. Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- Best Selling in Unisex Fragrances. For the most part, it works. It is much more to my taste than Tuscan Leather because the raspberry in that fragrance always jars me a bit. The latest release is called Sole di Positano. The green nature of the orchid runs through the sweetness like stringy veins. The lowest-priced brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable).Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag.See details for additional description. Ever since its debut in 2007 the Tom Ford Private Blend collection has been one of the most successful expansions of luxury niche perfumery into the marketplace. The leather cargo pants show up carrying some clary sage in their pockets. Cedar makes the woody quality cleaner while a very light application of patchouli tries to mar those sterile lines. It seemingly transforms minute-by-minute. Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalised tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. Fleur de Portofino is something entirely different a summer-weight floral. Ombre Leather 16 is true to its name as every shadow in the fragrance blends together as it moves through its paces. The challenge is to create a very light version of the Neroli Portofino aesthetic. (UPDATE: The perfumer is Sonia Constant) I do have a suspicion though. New Perfume Review Creed Viking Cologne- Is It As Good As? Until that time I will content myself by wearing Sr. Flores Rouxs olfactory summer garland while the sun is shining. The rose adds a metaphorical viscosity which is enhanced when the griotte syrup accord oozes onto the scene. Probably he'll discontinue another two or three world favourites to balance the quantity out. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Disclosure: This review is based on a bottle I purchased. To go with this is a breeze of green cardamom adding a bit of brightness to the overall effect. Disclosure: this review was based on a sample provided by Tom Ford Beauty. The remainder of Lost Cherry is building the chocolate casing as an accord of sandalwood, tolu balsam, tonka bean, and vanilla. Lavender Palm has 6-8 hour longevity and average sillage. It has been discontinued for a long time, now. What I like very much about this is when we think of Mediterranean inspired perfumes we usually expect herbal facets, a bit of citrus, and some florals; usually in the back seat. A beguiling tempest that takes over like a rush of blood to the head. Thus, Sole di Positano is a perfect choice as a masculine floral; bergamot and citruses at the beginning protect it from being ultra feminine. The sexuality came courtesy of model Liberty Ross tinted red with a look of open-mouthed pleasure underneath the crimson. Copyright 1995-2022 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Then 2011 happened. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. It is in these opening moments where Neroli Portofino Acqua is the most similar to Neroli Portofino. This all transitions quite rapidly into the foundation of sandalwood, cade wood, and incense. If you don't want others to see this collection, make it private. Last years Ombre Leather 16 was a standout within the Private Blend collection. Named OUD OCAN. Karyn Khoury has been the creative director overseeing them. There arent many Tom Ford Private Blend releases to be found in the Dead Letter Office; Lavender Palm might have got there by being too contemporary. Ill provide my hypothesis for that later. The danger came from the bottle which looked like an anonymous VHS rental tape box which would most commonly hold a pornographic movie. Fleur de Portofino is part of the Neroli Portofino sub-collection signified by the blue glass bottles. Ombre Leather 16 translates to shaded leather 2016. / 100mL, item 6 TOM FORD SOLE DI POSITANO ACQUA 3.3/3.4 oz (100ml) EDT Spray New in Box, item 7 TOM FORD Sole Di Positano Acqua Eau de Toilette Perfume Woman 3.4oz 100ml NIB, 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 product rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 361 product ratings, 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 198 product ratings, 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 87 product ratings, 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 55 product ratings, 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 9 product ratings, 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 28 product ratings, 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 product ratings. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. Anyone have any information on when these two new fragrances will be available? Now that is followed up by two more flankers Neroli Portofino Acqua and Neroli Portofino Forte. Incense? It is based on a quote from John Steinbeck Mr. Ford admires, Positano is a dream place that isnt quite real when you are there and becomes beckoningly real after you have gone. Tolu balsam provides the woody aspects. Except it is something much deeper than that as all the ingredients resonate in the bass section of the olfactory scale. In a mainstream designer fragrance? I like almost everything about this perfume but these opening moments are amazing for me. Disclaimer: Sellers are responsible for following applicable laws and regulations, including properly labelling and disclosing the ingredients of their cosmetics and personal care products, as applicable. Set where you live, what language you speak and the currency you use. My recent favorites have been obvious riffs on some of the originals. Its really beautiful, if it wasn't so expensive for a 50ml I would have probably have bought a bottle. As much as I admire the original my favorite is the version released for the fall nine months later, Black Orchid Voile de Fleur. So he has joined a few other designers in debuting a collection which you can buy immediately. Interesting. You have to dole out the unusual in small doses before really letting them have it. It is similar to what Mr. Ford would do with oud when he used it in YSL M7. It is a guess, but I think there might be some of the tonka resinoid used in Fucking Fabulous because the tonka has more of a presence that I expected. 2017 sees the tenth anniversary of the Tom Ford Private Blend collection. The first change is to switch the orange out for blood orange. THE DELECTABLE NEW SCENT FROM THE NEROLI PORTOFINO COLLECTION EVOKES THE DREAM-LIKE BRILLIANCE OF THE ITALIAN COAST WITH SUCCULENT BITE. I know Neroli Portofino Forte has definitely replaced the original as my favorite of the four. Jasmin Rouge, Santal Blush, and this months Dead Letter Office entry Lavender Palm succeeded. , Item blew me away smells amazing definitely get lots of Compliments. New Perfume Review April Aromatics Wild Summer Crush- Full Spectrum Perfume, Under The Radar: Paloma Picasso Minotaure- The Right Time has Arrived, Colognoisseur Best of 2021 Part 3: The Top 35 New Perfumes of the Year, Colognoisseur Best of 2021 Part 2: Perfume, Perfumer, Creative Director, and Brand of the Year. With a name like that the first question becomes, is it?. item 1 Tom Ford Sole Di Positano Acqua 3.4oz/100ml Unisex EDT NEW Boxed Discontinued, item 2 Tom Ford Sole Di Positano Acqua 3.4oz 100 ml edt Unisex eau de toilette SEALED, item 3 NEW TOM FORD SOLE DI POSITANO ACQUA 3.4oz/ 100ml RARE NEW 2019 Edt Mens Ladies, item 4 TOM FORD SOLE DI POSITANO ACQUA UNISEX PERFUME EDT 100 ML / 3.4 FL OZ SPRAY NIB, item 5 Tom Ford Sole Di Positano Acqua Eau De Toilette Spray - Size 3.4 Oz. Rush for Men opens with the light woodiness of cypress matched up with lavender. The top accord uses the more common lavandin where M. Vasnier adds citrus to it. It was a viable alternative for the other styles of the time on the masculine side. It makes me look forward to the next blue bottle to be released. Then the florals start coming with a flourish. If there was anything you disliked about the original Neroli Portofino because of concentration I think Neroli Portofino might be the right concentration for you. I am so happy with my purchase and will definitely be back!