Long before I became a beauty editor, I’ve always wanted to discover the best Tom Ford colognes and perfumes. While many fragrance brands feel intimidating—too old-fashioned, too formal, or too pricey—Tom Ford’s scents have a welcoming charm.

Vogue’s Favorite Tom Ford Colognes and Perfumes
– Best Gourmand: Tom Ford Vanilla Sex, $405
– Best for Men: Tom Ford Oud Wood, $300
– Best Western Inspired: Tom Ford Ombré Leather, $160
– Best Cherry: Tom Ford Lost Cherry, $405
– Best Warm and Spicy: Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille, $300
– Best for Date Night: Tom Ford Vanille Fatale, $405
– Best Transportive: Tom Ford Neroli Portofino, $300
– Best Leather: Tom Ford Fucking Fabulous, $405

Expressive and captivating, bold yet alluring, there’s a Tom Ford scent for every mood or personality. Fucking Fabulous was the first fragrance I remember truly craving—probably because it took over my Instagram feed after its 2017 debut. Its provocative name (inspired by Ford’s own reaction when he first smelled it) made waves, but the scent itself was just as fun. A year later, I fell for Lost Cherry, not just for its name but for its fresh, juicy take on the fruit. Fast forward to 2023, when Vanilla Sex became an instant hit in the Vogue office, proving once again that Tom Ford knows how to reinvent vanilla in a playful, original way.

Here’s a look at the best Tom Ford perfumes for men and women this year—whether you’re refreshing your fragrance collection or searching for a new signature scent.

### Best Warm and Spicy: Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille
Price: $300
Why We Love It: Vogue’s beauty shopping writer Concetta Ciarlo adores this scent so much she even tried to recreate it in a candle-making class. “It’s not your typical gourmand—it’s a cool-girl remix, blending spice-forward sweetness from tobacco flower with dried fruits and tonka bean,” she says. Rich, warm, and irresistibly sexy, this fragrance has a genderfluid appeal.
Notes: Tobacco leaf, ginger, spices, tonka bean, cocoa, fruit accord
Sizes: 10 ml, 50 ml, 100 ml, 250 ml

### Best for Men: Tom Ford Oud Wood
Price: $300
Why We Love It: If you’re looking for a standout gift for a man who appreciates luxury, Oud Wood is a perfect choice. This rich, opulent scent starts with a smoky, woody depth, softened by sandalwood and vetiver, with an exotic kick from Chinese pepper. It’s one of our all-time favorite colognes—complex, sophisticated, and full of surprises.
Notes: Cardamom, pink pepper, patchouli, amber, oud, tonka bean
Sizes: 10 ml, 30 ml, 50 ml, 100 ml, 250 ml

### Best Gourmand: Tom Ford Vanilla Sex
Price: $400
Why We Love It: This isn’t your average vanilla perfume—it’s built on four different vanilla extracts, including Vanilla tincture India and an ultra-vanille accord, enhanced by jasmine, sandalwood, and amber. Sweet but never cloying, it’s utterly captivating. Vogue’s archive editor Laird Borrelli-Persson compares it to a delicious dessert: “I love dabbing vanilla behind my ears while baking, and this scent captures that sweetness—with serious staying power.”
Notes: Vanilla tincture India, vanilla absolute, sandalwood, jasmine, orris, animalis accord
Sizes: 30 ml, 50 ml, 250 ml

### Best Leather: Tom Ford Fucking Fabulous
Price: $405
Why We Love It: Tom Ford doesn’t mince words—this fragrance lives up to its bold name. It’s undeniably fabulous, blending leather, tonka bean, and orris for a scent that’s luxurious, daring, and impossible to ignore.Tom Ford Fucking Fabulous
“Why complicate things?” That’s the philosophy behind this bold, aromatic men’s fragrance. Opening with clary sage and lavender, it quickly unfolds into a rich blend of leather, vanilla, and bitter almond. As it settles, warm amber and woody notes linger for hours.

Notes: Bitter almond oil, tonka resin, orris accord, cashmeran, leather accord, clary sage oil
Sizes: 10 ml, 30 ml, 50 ml, 100 ml, 250 ml

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Best Cherry: Tom Ford Lost Cherry
A modern gourmand with a syrupy twist, Lost Cherry blends black cherry and cherry-liqueur accords with rose absolute and bitter almond for a sweet yet balanced scent. Just one or two sprays are enough—its richness lingers like a well-crafted cocktail.

Notes: Black cherry accord, bitter almond, griotte syrup, rose absolute, Peru balsam, roasted tonka bean
Sizes: 10 ml, 30 ml, 50 ml, 100 ml
Price: $405

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Best Floral Amber: Tom Ford Soleil Blanc
A sun-soaked, luxurious scent, Soleil Blanc combines coco de mer and bergamot with cardamom, ylang-ylang, and pistachio for a fresh yet warm floral amber. Perfect for bright, energetic days.

Notes: Bergamot, cardamom oil, pistachio accord, ylang-ylang, benzoin, coco de mer
Sizes: 10 ml, 50 ml, 100 ml, 250 ml
Price: $300

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Best Fougère: Tom Ford Costa Azzurra
Inspired by the Mediterranean, this aromatic fougère blends crisp cypress and oakwood with citrusy lemon for an outdoorsy freshness.

Notes: Lemon, cypress oil, oakwood, driftwood accord, cistus absolute, salty amber
Sizes: 50 ml, 100 ml
Price: $240

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Best Warm Floral: Tom Ford Velvet Orchid
A creamy, sophisticated floral with honey, rum, and jasmine layered over Tom Ford’s signature black orchid. Bergamot and mandarin add a vibrant edge.

Notes: Italian bergamot, mandarin, black orchid, jasmine absolute, sandalwood, myrrh, honey, rum
Sizes: 50 ml, 100 ml
Price: $160

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Best Coffee-Inspired: Tom Ford Café Rose
A rich, spiced floral with rose essence and coffee extraction, balanced by patchouli and cardamom. Ideal for evening wear.

Notes: Rose essence, rose absolute, ylang-ylang, coffee extract, coriander, patchouli, cardamom, resin, sandalwood
Sizes: 10 ml, 30 ml, 50 ml, 100 ml
Price: $160

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Best Western-Inspired: Tom Ford Ombré Leather
A rugged yet refined leather scent with depth and warmth, perfect for those who love a bold, timeless fragrance.

Price: $160Many perfumes draw inspiration from the American West, but none capture it quite like Tom Ford’s Ombré Leather. (Ford has spent considerable time in New Mexico.) This fragrance takes rugged leather and softens it with heart notes of patchouli and vetiver. Amber and moss evoke the desert landscape, while floral touches of jasmine sambac and cardamom add a sweet, lush depth. Striking the perfect balance between bold masculinity and delicate charm, it’s no surprise this scent has won over thousands worldwide.

Notes: Cardamom, jasmine sambac, black leather, patchouli, white moss, amber
Size: 10 ml, 50 ml, 100 ml, 150 ml

### Best Fruity: Tom Ford Bitter Peach
Why We Love It: Fruity fragrance lovers, this one’s for you. Bitter Peach captures the juicy essence of a ripe pêche de vigne (French for “peach of the grapevine”) or a blood orange. Rum-infused davana oil, patchouli, and sandalwood give it a lingering warmth without being overly sweet.

Notes: Pêche de vigne accord, blood orange oil, davana oil, labdanum absolute, patchouli oil (Indonesia), sandalwood oil (New Caledonia)
Size: 10 ml, 50 ml

### Best Transportive: Tom Ford Neroli Portofino
Why We Love It: Of all Tom Ford’s fragrances, none transports you quite like Neroli Portofino. Inspired by the Italian Riviera, it evokes sparkling waters, blue skies, and sun-drenched holidays. Crisp citrus notes of lemon, mandarin, and bergamot blend with neroli and lavender, creating a scent as refreshing as a Hugo Spritz by the coast.

“Portofino has always been a magical place for me,” Ford says. “Few cities evoke such strong emotions—the sounds, sights, and smells are unforgettable. I wanted to capture that in Neroli Portofino.”

Notes: Tunisian neroli, Italian bergamot, winter yellow mandarin, orange flower, lavender
Size: 10 ml, 30 ml, 50 ml, 100 ml, 250 ml

### Best for Date Night: Tom Ford Vanille Fatale
Why We Love It: Far from ordinary vanilla, Vanille Fatale embraces the note’s seductive side. Rich and layered, it blends vanilla resinoid with coffee absolute and roasted barley for depth, while saffron and coriander add a spicy twist. The result is a complex, unexpected fragrance that invites intrigue.

Notes: Coffee absolute, mahogany wood accord, roasted barley, vanilla resinoid, saffron, coriander, myrrh, olibanum
Size: 30 ml, 50 ml, 250 ml