Ebony Fume

#1010 in my "Tour de Fragrance" I'm surprised that people are still surprised that these clones can be made for so little money. You should watch the BBC documentary "Perfume's Dark Secret." Just search. It's free to watch. You will learn that even the most expensive fragrances on the market have on average around $10 worth of perfume oils. Packaging, marketing, Johnny Depp endorsements aside, the actual contents of the bottles costs very little. There can be differences in quality, the use of synthetics. But look how often you see "bergamot" listed, not "Sicilian Bergamot" or "Calabrian Bergamot" (because the EU adopted a rule that those labels cold only be advertised for the real thing). "Bergamot" is always one of 350+ available synthetic oils on the market, and some, like the one used by Lataffa, are kinda screechy and cheap smelling, and some not, but they don't smell like the real thing. Nevertheless you see the synthetic in some pricey scents. So back to this scent. It's a solid note-for-note dupe of Tom Ford "Ebene Fume", but there is a slight difference in the resins that if you have the real thing or have experienced the real thing you will probably notice in the opening. If you've never had Ebene Fume, then don't worry about it. In a half hour I don't really notice it so much. In the opening it reminded me of a non-edible version of flax oil, linseed oil, that we mixed with turpenes to paint wood slat houses. I loved the smell first thing in a cool summer morning, but after mixing it and painting with it all day in the blazing hot sun I was very much over it. And I would suggest this isn't a warm weather scent. But used conservatively in winter it shouldn't offend anyone in any setting, and at this price point it's a brilliant blind buy.

Picked this up about a week ago, initially I was a little off put by the STRONG incense. I don't know what was up but after the first couple sprays that day the incense mellowed out so I could actually smell anything else for the first 30 minutes. Let's go to my impression: First spray: palo santo and incense straight up yum. I get a little of the pepper (thought I may be spelling the resins more, comes across peppery. The floral note is very mild and is definitely coming from the mids. 15 minutes later: that incense has mellowed more and you get that almost citrus from the palo santo, still very woody and spicy from the resin and pepper, little leather coming in the bass. 1 hour later: given way to wood and pepper, some mild white but kind of earthy floral warm, round soft. 4 hours later: pretty much glued to smelling my shirt at this point, resinous wood, almost want to look around the room incase someone is burning a lovely piece of palo santo, I get that smell throughout imo the development for me is the incense changing from a sultry smoke into a background warmth mixed with the wood and resin spice. Overall love this as it won't seem to change too much throughout wearing. Longevity is great, it'll get faint after 6-8 hours but if you tilt your nose towards where you sprayed it'll come back out, spray this on an undershirt and let it seep out. I will also say that I layered this with a "blue" dna scent and loved that it added the extra wood and smoke, this would be good to layer with something missing that warmth.

IDK about the "Repellent thing" bc I get ZERO "Repellant." I just know that this smells freakin' AMAZING! Plus every time I wear Ebony Fume someone comments on how great I smell, and I mean (EVERY TIME). After having it for around 4 months Its become a certified beastmode, super long-lasting woody, incense l dream. Im getting like 8 to 9 hours on skin and its still detectable as a soft skin-scent beyond that, so unless folks just need to let this "Maturate" a bit, I am ultra confused about folks claiming this has "Moserate Longevity." Oh and this stays days clothes. Absolutely excellent 9 outta 10 minus one point for lack of versitilty bc I cant emagine wearing this in high heat. I just know this thing SLLLAPS! I must be honest and say that I have yet to smell the OG Ebene Fume, but if ya like deep, woody, incensy fragrances that smell "Expensive", do tourself a favor and DO NOT pass Ebony Fume up!.. Trust 💯

I have to admit, I’m one of the believers in maceration with middle eastern fragrances. Of the many I own, this may be the one least in need of rest in a dark room. Right out of the box, this one is great. Now, to compare it to the inspiration fragrance by TF... I’m having a hard time finding differences. A former coworker would wear EF in the office all the time, and that’s how I became familiar with this particular profile. I tried for a few hours after spraying the back of my hand to spot a difference in the quality of aroma, overall fragrance accuracy, and performance (to my best recollection). I cannot seem to nail even one down. It smells wonderful. If deep, very wood-forward, and almost dark fragrances are your style, this is not going to disappoint. I washed that hand half a dozen times at least, and I could easily smell it even still. I’m very pleased. 10/10 at its price.

I will preface this by saying this is not a perfect match for Tom Ford's èbéne fumé. But it also isn't 300 dollars for a bottle. I got my bottle of ebony fume because Tom Ford's is 300 dollars. And this is darn close. Some of the notes don't last as long as Tom's do, and some notes are more prevelant and visa versa. But all in all it's a nice way to get that scent whenever you want and not feel guilty for spraying it every day. Beautiful peppery, smokey, woody, resinous fragrance that has an intimate bubble around you for those who do get in close. It's not going to last all day but I don't expect it to, Tom Ford's doesn't either. If you want something you can travel with to get the same vibe for a fraction of the cost you can't really beat ebony fume.

Wow! I have a sample of the OG coming to specifically see if I wanna drop some serious cash on the OG, probably only an ounce. Anyway I have only a $3 sample but at $23 I would think at minimum I will own this bottle and if the OG is better, which I fully expect I would pay $125 for 30ml. However if there’s not enough difference then it’s this bottle only. I frickin love this. So masculine and a throwback vibe. It’s not old school but gives that kind of vibe. Modern throwback if that makes sense. Strong spice and smoke with sweet resins, creamy woods and leather with a floral touch from either violet or rose. Love love love

Compliment beast! Very masculine, oudy with a touch of floral/rose sweetness. Someone told me that it has a grassy note (papyrus?) that I can't detect. Strong at first, but becomes more subtle after the first 30 minutes or so. People notice this scent for sure. Lasts all day: the sweetness goes away after about 8-12 hours, but the wood remains as a skin scent (and it hangs around for a long time on clothes). Not sure that this is a safe blind buy, but these types of frags work well with my body chemistry. A banger, 9/10! Would I buy this again? Yes.

Let's forget for a minute that this is a clone scent for Tom Ford's Ébène Fume. Objectively speaking, Ebony Fume is a PHENOMENAL high quality fragrance, which is very pleasing to the senses. To appreciate this perfume, you need to really enjoy rich, dark, woody fragrances with an aromatic undertone. It layers beautifully with hyper sweet gourmand fragrances like Her Confession and Caramel Cascade, but extremely pleasant on its own. This is how a woody fragrance ought to be made. I'm obsessed!

In my humble opinion Ebony Fume is a great dupe of the Tom Ford one, with a more agreeable and polite smell. It is better blended, compared to the original that to my nose is harsher. Sure Ebène Fumè has got a better duration, but on the deep drydown there is a citric almost acrid smell in the likes of truffles that really doesn’t agree much with my nose. The dupe is sweeter, fresher and is 95% similar to the original, at a fraction of the price. Very highly recommended.

literally a perfect dupe of the tom ford. if you are considering the tom ford, dont waste your time on the $100< bottle and instead buy this. incredible woody scent. i love it. the resins and the pall santo are the strongest notes for me, but it is just great. very good christmas scent, or for a late fall, chilly day. i can see this being overpowering to some people, but to me it is perfect.

I rarely smell the originals, just blind buy based on the notes and reviews. I had an idea of what this would smell like, but when it arrived - wow, I was blown away. After wearing this on and off during last autumn, it's scent-locked that time. I went and got another two bottles. Yes, this works fine for winter too, but it's in the autumn where it really shines for me.

Anyone familiar with Fragrance World - Ebony Smoke? The 150ml bottle is for sale. Is it the same fragrance with a different name? Edit: I bought it because my 80ml bottle of Ebony Fume was running out too quickly and I can say that to my nose it's the same fragrance with the same performance althought the color is clearer. For those who might be interested.

This fragrance is amazing. I was a bit unsure when I got it but this to me has that nostalgic Christmas smell to it. My girlfriend and best friend also love this scent and told me it also smells like Christmas. This is a very good winter scent, especially around the holidays.

I've had this for a few months, top off; smells like a sumptuous leather sofa treated with palo santo and ebony wood oil. Cool/cold weather only, leaves a considerable trail and lasts for hours on skin and days on clothes. Love it, a great dupe to Ébène Fumé.

Deals like this don't come around often. $29 for a bottle of incredible scent. I'm mesmerized. (nice heavy bottle too)

This is solid. But Imo very masculine. I could see half the cast of yellowstone wearing this 😂

Surprisingly nice perfume. Strong resemblance to TF EF. Absolutely worth having.

For me, it's bottled autumn. Great juice!

I love this blend more than ebene fume.

Ebony Fume opens with a sharp, almost stinging burst in its initial seconds, creating a sensation so strong it tingles the nose. The fleeting resemblance to a freshly opened can of wood paint recalls a similar experience of mine with Lattafa Nasheet; however, unlike Nasheet, this note dissipates here almost immediately. It's worth allowing the fragrance a moment to settle, as its true character unfolds shortly. Within minutes, the composition smooths out, revealing palo santo enriched with spices. In the background, faint notes of papyrus and a delicate floral nuance add intrigue. As it develops, the scent transitions into a warm, resinous amber (yet unsweetened) before progressively becoming drier, with a distinct smoky profile. The smoke here is neither dense nor overwhelming, but subtle and sophisticated. When fully dry, the fragrance exudes a tapestry of woods infused with coconut. The projection is impressive, particularly during the initial hours. Unfortunately, its longevity leaves something to be desired, necessitating reapplication throughout the day. Given the price point, this compromise is acceptable. The bottle design is, well, a direct copy of the fragrance it clones, but executed in a shoddy, dupe-like manner, leaving no room for originality. It shares some similarities with Bentley Absolute, particularly in its papyrus-woody aspects. However, Ebony Fume stands out with its intensity and density, embodying a richer, more concentrated profile. While Bentley leans fresher, lighter, and more versatile, it lacks the Middle Eastern density. In its flaws and quirks, it somewhat reminds me of Maison Alhambra Woody Oud. One reviewer likened it to 'blueberry markers' — whatever it means — a highly subjective interpretation that I find unrelatable. While no fruity elements are perceptible to me, a subtle blueberry note could indeed have offered an interesting contrast to the otherwise dry and woody base. The overall impression is one of refined elegance, imbued with a vintage sophistication that may not appeal to younger audiences or fans of mainstream compositions. This is not a crowd-pleaser. It is a fragrance for someone who appreciates raw elegance and values unique creations — one I'm certain to revisit often. Opening note: 2+ Sillage/Projection: 7+ Drydown: 8+ Longevity: 5 Blend/Composition: 8+ Versatility: 4 Uniqueness: 9- Value for money: 8- Bottle design/Aesthetics: 5 Overall experience: 7 Blind-buy rating: 4