Fabulous Parfum

REDISCOVERED AFTER A FEW YEARS F'ing Fabulous seems to be back in fashion. 2025 saw the "Parfum" edition come to light and it seems to be selling like hot cakes. It's sweet and spicy as expected and presents a DNA very similar to its predecessor, although smokier and creamier but less sweet and with and easy to spot lavender note. It sounds interesting doesn't it? My expectations for the original fragrance were not very high when it was first launched. I'm one of those people who thought the name itself was bland and incredibly poorly chosen. It was too blatant and self-aggrandising. It seemed made for a hipster's paradise and it definitely didn't do it for me. Next was the fragrance pyramid, which I didn't really like. I'd seen it all a thousand times before in other perfumes and it didn't really interest me. But I just had to try it more often. I had to give it a lot of chances before I could really appreciate it. Now I love it, and I have high expectations for the perfume version. Let me give you my first experience with a single whiff on the back of my hand: For me, the new Fabulous started with the plastic smell of my granddaughter's toys. It was not bad, but a bit unexpected. Fortunately, it quickly developed into a creamy-sweet gourmand accord. The heart was as sweet as one of those candy canes you get at Luna Park. It became leathery and woody at the base, but then it was rather subdued. Was I still interested? - Of course I was! The first quick hit was just to satisfy my curiosity. "For those days when you feel a little bit fabulous". - is what Tom Ford himself said a few years ago, and it fits the fragrance edition like a glove. Perfectly described! When I first tried it In the quiet of my home, with my usual 3 sprays in the back of my hand, the scent hit me like a wave of sensations, memories and happy hormones. I must have looked like I was having a pretty good experience. It starts rough and spicy. Then it becomes softer with almond and leather, and fresher with lavender. It stays that way for a few minutes. But it's already clear that the latent leather trail, or rather the leather-almond blend, are probably the mildest notes in the fragrance. After the spicy opening, a sour and medicinal sage-tonka blend takes over, with occasional hints of cashmeran underneath. A raw bitterness pervades the fragrance, which is paradoxically both warm and cold. This is an incredibly expressive fragrance, which in my opinion leans towards the masculine side. I don't detect as much sweetness as in the eau de parfum. I can't think of a comparable fragrance. MY OPINION: It is definitely an improvement on the EDP. However, the price does not seem justified if you already have the original. MUSIC: Genesis - "The Lamb Likes Down On Broadway". (published in: https://www.facebook.com/groups/733041855168347)

Step into a luxury furniture store in the heart of a light-drenched, affluent New York City afternoon. The air is thick with the scent of impeccable taste and quiet wealth. That's the opening act of Tom Ford's F*cking Fabulous. It's not a shout, but a confident, clean, and almost cerebral whisper of rich, supple leather and creamy almond. This is the Bill Gates of the fragrance world: intelligent, impeccably crafted, and exuding an aura of effortless power. The initial impression is one of understated luxury, like the satisfyingly soft click of a high-end German car door. Tom Ford creation though, and subtlety is merely a prelude. Just as you settle into the plush comfort of a minimalist sofa, the scent takes a non-linear turn, a rebellious detour. The clean lines of the showroom blur, and suddenly you're backstage at a dimly lit theater, the air buzzing with anticipation. This is where Johnny Depp makes his entrance. Aromatic lavender and clary sage add a distinctly bohemian and slightly unpredictable edge. It's the scent of a well-worn leather jacket, a hint of sweet vanilla from a forgotten cordial, and the powdery trace of orris. This is the loud, unapologetic heart of the fragrance—a confident and artistic soul that doesn't follow trends, it creates them. The experience is akin to browsing the highest-end Prada boutique, where minimalist design is a backdrop for audacious fashion. The clean, almost severe lines of the architecture are softened by the rich textures of the leather goods, a juxtaposition that is both thrilling and sophisticated. All the while, the hypnotic, melancholic rhythm of Fleetwood Mac's "Dreams" plays softly in the background. The song's gentle, insistent beat mirrors the fragrance's steady yet evolving character, a story of desire and independence that unfolds on the skin. Tom Ford's F*cking Fabulous is a fragrance of intriguing dualities. It is at once a meticulously designed piece of olfactory architecture and a free-spirited work of art. It's the scent of a tech mogul who secretly pens poetry, and a rockstar with a surprising appreciation for classic literature. It's clean af yet complex, audacious yet refined. It is, in a word, fabulous.

Why wasn’t the original fragrance like this? I love this version much more than the EDP. Fucking Fabulous Parfum is what the EDP failed to be. My issue with the EDP is the presence of an unusual, herbal green scent that disrupts the entire composition. Admittedly, it wasn’t a problem when I first sampled Fucking Fabulous, but after a while, I noticed it. Perhaps it’s the Clarysage? In any case, Fucking Fabulous Parfum fixes this issue and more with the EDP. You get the original scent immediately after the first spray and throughout its lifespan. However, Fucking Fabulous Parfum is warmer, slightly sweeter, and has a noticeable animalic feel that I didn’t expect. The leather notes are amplified, and the “Roasted Tonka” note that the brand mentions is prominent. The “aromatic” characteristic of the original fragrance is absent, which I believe enhances this version. Do I think this is “Fucking Fabulous”? No. But it’s closer to that idea than the EDP. Is it worth $608 (640 after tax)? Not really. However, that doesn’t diminish the quality of the fragrance. Nothing about this smells cheap, so I won’t deny that Tom Ford doesn’t invest a significant amount in high-quality ingredients. In conclusion, I prefer this version more than the EDP. I hope I can get it soon.

Love the original edp version, love this one even more! If you like the original you will like this one too! Blindbought it since it was on sale in a retailer here in Germany and I had an extra 15% code. This is definitely the same dna but richer, velvetier, darker, denser, creamier. The original has this blast of sage in the beginning, here it’s slightly toned down and with added sweet pine scent to it. The almond is creamier, still has that Orris powderyness but thicker. It’s also somehow more ambery and sweeter than the original. The leather is amazingly smooth and creamy and wow. This is way way way better than the original. The longevity is pretty good on my skin but I tested them side by side and the original edp projects more. This is expected ofcourse of a perfume concentration to sit closer to the skinn. Still there is something so addicting to this one it’s so polished. It’s like the big successful but still somewhat rebel by soul brother of FF edp. Love it!

People love to hate on this because of the insane price, but I promise you this scent is legitimately elite. The blend is ridiculously smooth with this addictive sweetness up top that just works. The projection is absolutely nuts. I might've oversprayed, but I had multiple sales associates at Neiman Marcus asking what I was wearing from across the room. Is it a masterpiece? Yes. Is it priced like one? Also yes. But if you're considering it, I found it on Selfridges for just over $300, which softens the blow a bit. Judge it for what it is - an exceptional fragrance that just happens to cost a fortune.