Lys Fume

I’ve been looking for a masculine floral for a long time now and it seems that this new collection might be the answer. It is very hard to find a floral that is not overwhelmingly feminine, from one end to the other. This one is a very good lily that starts with a realistic rendition of the pleasant aspect of the flower and then hides the rather difficult side in an interesting light smokiness. Lilies, like many white flowers, have a pleasant, clean, crisp first smell, but if you stick your nose in it, the next phase is quite indolic, bitter organic, a bit dirty. That phase is quite unpleasant and ruins the encounter with the flower. But here that second phase is skillfully covered up with fresh smoke which hides that bitterness and cleanses it. So far so good – clean floral, nice turn with the smoke, all acceptably masculine. The final stage is quite different, some spicy vanilla that comes across as a bit sweet, although with a hint of rum. This stage is quite long lasting and more feminine, less unisex than the rest, but not really that original and altogether doesn’t have much to do with the top and middle notes. Worth noting that it developed beautifully on my hand, while it really didn’t work on the card. Quite long lasting, unusually so in the top and middle notes, and with good projection, too.

I bought 3 TF recently, and quite honestly, I am in love. They are quite literally haunting and almost take you back in time. I can just say for now that they are most beautiful. TF are not my favorites, they have not knocked over by my beloved Coquin, Asian Brulant and Anglique Noir so far. However, Tom Ford has a lovely lovely line. I'm anxious for his new Velvet Orchid coming this summer! This fragrance reminds of of the complexity and simplicity of the Japanese warrior way. Bushido. The floral evokes the simple pouring the ritual cup of tea, the spice evokes the drawing of the the sword in battle. As you watch the delicate blossoms fall from the tree, Lys Fume would be the "perfect" smell to transition. If you know what that means. There is perfection in the blossom leaving the tree and before hitting the ground. This is how I describe and feel of Lys Fume. It's not over floral on me, so that delicacy of floral and spice mix the beauty of life with the falling of the blossom together. One word "perfect". Lys Fume is a powerful spiritual fragrance.

Lys fume fun and casual in my opinion. My entire family , including myself , thinks this fragarance smells like Hubba Bubba bubblegum. Ok maybe better , yes but it reminds us all of Hubba Bubba all the way :) I have nothing else to say about it , its nice, I own it , its fun , sweet and pretty, but its Bubblegum, juicy and PINK with a dash of nutmeg! Update, ok so I do have more to say about this one. I have been wearing it for days , and as everyone knows , it takes days to get to know a scent well. So besides the bubble gum note which some people in other reviews on other sites also have called PLASTICY note or PLASTC INK note and popcorn spiced with nutmeg and turmeric ,,, I also have read that someone mentioned bubble gum . Remember those little sweet spicy heart shaped candies? They basically taste like plastic and bubblegum and some spice , yeah well that's what Lys Fume smells like to me. Pretty different. Not your usual mainstream scent, not even a common niche scent , if there is such a thing ;)

What a beauty. I like Lys Fume much better than TF's Shanghai Lily. This lily is more pronounced and does not hide behind spices at all. I think ylang ylang is such a wonderful compliment to lily, adding a velvet touch and richness and carefully measured so as to not overpower the lily. The rum note is very subtle, more like the spiced aftertaste of rum with hardly a hint of booze, smooth and sultry. The labdanum adds a little sweet musky amber and some good dimension. This is not animalic like Penhaligon's Lily & Spice, nor is it laden with pollen like Lush Death & Decay, just bushels of big white blooms, pure and full. No 'fume.' There's not too much vanilla here, barely sweet. A dash of barely discernible artemisia keeps Lys Fume fresh. Styrax adds a little smooth body and a soft mineral facet. Overall, this is a great lily perfume that ranks high on my love list.

+ Upscale refined bubblegum. One of these days my jaw will come up from the floor and I'll write a good review. I'm floored every time I spray this fragrance. The opening is interesting and a shock. It's boozy, sweet and peppery. I smell carnation in here! The drydown reminds me of L'Artisan Oeillet Sauvage but Lys Fume blended in a way that elevates the fragrance above anything i've come across. Lys Fume is really beautiful! I love it. It smells a little like Champaca Absolute TF too! I totally get the Juicy Fruit gum & Pepper association mentioned below. Edit - On subsequent wearings I'm getting mature lily due to the combination of notes, especially a huge dose of ylang. Just stunning! Edit: Feb 2020. This perfume is awesome in summer! It's even more beautiful after I've sweat in it a bit. ;) Edit: bought a bottle in May 2020!