Fabulous
aromatic up front, then leather, settling into vanilla.
About
Fabulous by Tom Ford is a Leather fragrance for women and men. Fabulous was launched in 2017. Top notes are Lavender and Clary Sage; middle notes are Leather, Bitter Almond, Vanilla and Orris; base notes are Leather, Tonka Bean, Cashmeran, White Woods and Amber. Tom Ford presents a new limited…
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Wear Ledger
Opening · mid · drydownOpening· 0–30m
Heart· 2–4h
Drydown· 6h+
Olfactory readout
Accord mixWear intel
Community dataSkin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.
Wardrobe slot fits
Where it belongs- Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
- Best vanilla under $50 — Sweet accords need price-tier picks with honest drydown notes.
- Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
- Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Before you buy
Wear-tested answersWhat does Fabulous smell like?
aromatic up front, then leather, settling into vanilla. Dominant accords: aromatic, leather, vanilla.
What notes are in Fabulous?
Top: Lavender, Clary Sage. Heart: Leather, Bitter Almond, Vanilla, Orris. Base: Leather, Tonka Bean, Cashmeran, White Woods, Amber.
How long does Fabulous last?
Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.
Is Fabulous loud?
Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.
What season is Fabulous best for?
Fall is the top pick (36%). Winter is second at 35%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.
Day or night for Fabulous?
Night wear leads at 64%. Day is a secondary pick at 36%.
Is Fabulous for men or women?
Catalog lists it for unisex. On skin, 47% read it as unisex. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.
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