Soleil Brûlant

Finally, a radiant solar beach scent that doesn't resort to overuse of florals, fruits, and especially coconut. Mind you, those notes are certainly in this perfume, but rather than permitted to sing a sickly pop-group three-part harmony at shrieking volumes, they are given nuanced parts that allow the whole to be greater than the sum. In fact, what Soleil Brulant is, actually, is an amber and a very clever one at that. Tart oranges and orange blossom accords are reflected by ingredients of stellar complexity that give this amber it's warm, radiant, bronzed luminescence. Some piquant but mild doses of rainbow pepper and bergamot accent them nicely. Fresh, aromatic olibanum and vetiver, and slightly animalic ambers and leathers at the base give the radiance an expansive and sweeping feeling. Diving a bit deeper into the amber aspect of it: unlike most amber fragrances (these days, rather), Soleil Brulant is quite dry and eliminates the obligatory sweet tonka/vanillic and balsamic aspects that are almost inextricable from modern ambers. There is a sweetness to this fragrance but apparently that comes from the use of black honey - whatever that is - not balsams, labdanum, or vanillics. Again, you can tell, if you didn't read the press release, that there is something pleasantly sweet that isn't of the typical amber ilk, but you likely wouldn't guess honey and most certainly not black honey. But once you pick it up, it becomes impossible to ignore. It becomes pervasive on the palette, but because it's a clever honey accord the sweetness is never sickly or cloying; it's very tasteful and pushes more composted-floral buttons than sugar buttons. This interesting and unusual turn is very fun and uniquely compelling; it keeps you coming back for one more hit after another while you try to guess what's going, while a soothed smile paints your face as you bask in its light and warmth. Also in the dry down, the rarer light, fresh, and radiant qualities of olibanum are nicely accentuated, which gives it an almost mentholated aroma. The olibanum is seamlessly and cleverly overlapped by slightly chemically and very dry castoreum and fresh aromatic vetiver. I think a lot of people will ask themselves "Soleil Blanc or Soleil Brulant" if they are unfamiliar with both and are looking for a summer "beach" scent from TF. They are, after all, sisters in the same line in Tom Ford's Private Collection. I would respectfully and excitedly ask them to dismiss this question entirely because they are completely different perfumes. Soleil Blanc revels in summer, beach side party, coconut suntan lotion, and overpowered fruity cocktails trashiness. It is all about fun, and any seriousness or attempts at good manners or decorum is left at the door. Soleil Blanc is the young and immature sibling, whereas Soleil Brulant is the older, more mature, wealthier and debonair sister that is hell-bent on presenting herself as elegant and decorous while having fun at the beach party; she's there to have fun, but make no misconceptions about the intentionally-picked designer sun-dress she's wearing and the expertly applied makeup because she wants to make an impression and turn a few heads. For that reason, some may find Brulant a little unapproachable and stiff, maybe trying a bit too hard. For me, however, my head and my attention have definitely turned in her direction.

TOM FORD - SOLEIL BRÛLANT Intergalactic Solar Amber 🪐🌕☄️🌌🌠 Today I want to share a very special fragrance that has captivate me dearly for its innovative breakthrough. A creation far ahead of its time and not everyone will appreciate because of its unfamiliar smell and blending. Let me begin by teleporting us to outer space far far away from earth... or perhaps further beyond our galaxy 🌌. A planet where there are two suns or more in the orbit very close by ☀️🪐☀️. The temperature is obviously hot where only summer fragrance are appropriate to wear. As we all aware that summer options are very limited with simple profile and commonly dominated by citrus. SOLEIL BRÛLANT is an entirely new take on amber scent that works particularly amazing in the high heat. Which is very contradicting with other fragrances in this category commonly works for spring and winter. Reading all the notes majorly listed such as honey, resin, olibanum, amber, frankincense and leather it wouldn't be surprised if misleading everyone wearing it in the wrong climate. Wearing this in colder weather I find it to be very one dimensional and comes accros unpleasant and bit weird because the notes are colliding and conflicting all together. When I read Tom Ford website describe it capturing 'the high-shine brilliance of the golden sun beaming on a private oasis', then I try to wear in hot sunny day and I'm glad I done it ✨. At first spray various citrus notes welcoming me with refreshing aroma accompanied with slightly spicy pink pepper gives an uplifting and punchy depth. From the heart phase of this fragrance is where the unfamiliar yet beautifully mixed aroma start to shine. Imagine going to a field of land (in distance planet that I mentioned above) where white florals are blossoming everywhere and being exposed to multiple suns. The smell of flowers with a toasted sun burned effects is recreated beautifully here by the unusual mix of orange blossom and black honey. The rest of the experience continues cohesively to an ambery and slightly leathery feel whilst still maintaining the bright sunny heart. I find this fragrance is an amazing options for people living in mostly hot climate country and fragrance connoisseur looking for a rich scent for summer or perhaps as a signature scent for astronauts in outer space 🪐🌕☄️🌌🌠 Rumor has it that it will be discontinued soon for many people misunderstanding it entirely. But I wouldn't be surprised if someday in the future decades or century from now this type of scent will be a successful hits. Advice from this experience is always try to be open minded and wear your fragrance in different temperature to see what works best for your taste 🙌 #vscentorientreview

Mayan gold temples, beaches, sunscreen, gingerbread, gold bouillon, sunbeams, Ra the sun god, amber, cinnamon creme brûlée and spices. What do all these have in common? I’ll tell you, Soleil Brûlant. In one way this fragrance feels like it’s good for the summer, a slight sun tan lotion/ bronzer vibe (I’m sure I got something like this in a sun bed studio back in the early 2000) but then it’s like being given a huge amber hug that is warming and Perfect for autumn. Then there is this creme brûlée & gingerbread thing going on that makes me feel like Christmas is around the corner! It’s super cozy!! At one point as I was moving around quite a lot I even felt that this had a sporty kind of vibe going on. Sometimes it’s not there and I don’t smell it then I move around and it pops out and I get a delightful smell that suits my mood and what I’m doing. For me, this seems to be an unusual Swiss Army knife fragrance. It’s fitting (if applied correctly) in summer and autumn and winter. I think spring might be the only time I don’t think this works. I’ve never smelled anything like it before, very original to me. It’s a beautiful balance of amber, spice, sweetness and wood with an unexpected freshness. It projects well (depending on how you spray) and lasts 6-8hrs on me. I love this 9/10 1 mark off as it’s bloody expensive

Now this is something special. It smells extremely expensive. Just received my sample today and it’s intoxicating. The initial opening is bright mandarin, lemon (IMO) and peppercorn. The initial dry down is a little bit smokey - I guess this is the vetivier - leather, amber, and mandarin orange. The complete dry down just loses the smokiness. It is a bit resinous, and quite sweet. Not very femininely sweet though. A man could definitely pull this off. Someone else said that this is a summer fragrance for people who like winter fragrances best. I agree! This is a new staple in my collection. Not sure how long it lasts. I don’t necessarily have high hopes because most Tom Fords don’t last very long on me. This projects like a beast though. I can smell this on someone else who is in another room. Spray with caution. Absolutely addicting. FBW for me. ETA: Lasts about 6-7 hours on me, projects well for about 3 hours then is a skin scent for 3 hours. I was pleasantly surprised. This is also definitely gourmand. In the words of my boyfriend “you smell like food... but in a good way.”

I like this a lot!!!! ☺️✊🏾 I sprayed this on at 5pm before going to an outdoor summer festival. I think I did 2 sprays on my chest let it dry then put on my shirt 👕 hit my neck with 2 hits on each side and then one hit on each 💪🏾( when I wear a short sleeve shirt the scent lasts for ever on my biceps ...longer than on my wrists). Still get good whiffs of it on me at 11:30pm. I don’t get the vegetable soup and celery every one else mentions. It definitely has a sharp opening but I get a sharp citrus 🍊 🍋 & pepper 🌶 that some how smells like the burned crispy top of a creme brûlée with slices of citrus fruit on top ...imagine you take your spoon 🥄 and break open that crispy top and get that aroma of a creamy custard underneath that crispy browned sugar shell.... well that’s what the dry down is like .... it goes to the sweet creamy custard like scent , which just a slight renindryof that sharp opening ....which is what I am Smelling now at 11:30pm . If you eat creme brûlée and you’re a foody I think you’ll get it and realize, like me, that it’s genius!! ✊🏾