Tom Ford for Men (2007)
by Tom Ford

Generic guy thing. Sophisticated but bland.

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I really wish this performed better as it's quite pleasant. I like the mandarin and other citrus notes, and they mix well with the tobacco and spices. But it just doesn't project. I usually expect citrus scents to jump off the skin a bit more, but no luck. After an hour I have to put my wrist right up to my nose in order to get it. There's bound to be much better options out there for the same price or less.

Another magical melange of woods, spices, florals and citruses from Tom Ford! Wonderfully softly spoken, humble and ever so slightly sweet, but with complexity and richness underneath.

It’s such a shame it’s also another one that gives up after an hour or so. Performance is hopeless - projection is minimal and it’s barely a skin scent after a couple of hours. So disappointing.

Overall, I get a nice citrusy-woody thing going on with a mostly orangey feel...fresh and aromatic...laid back and more classic vibe...not as in your face like some TF creations...too bad , because this lacks the longevity and projection...this smells really nice and I wish it had more oomph...perfect all occasion scent...

Rich, bright signature scent from Tom Ford.

Interesting that TFfM takes on a more classic men's cologne direction than the intense, heavy recipe that is so typical of this Private Blend and other series of scents. What we have is a fresh, spicy citrus formula with floral and woody touches.

This has a quality that is echoed greatly by Vera Wang for Men: Laid back and fairly subtle, but nonetheless noticeable and evokes the "wow, that smells great" response despite not being beast-mode per se. But just like VWfM, its longevity is not great; layering or refresher spritzes could help there.

And that's okay with me! TFfM is a bright, confidence-inspiring experience that stands on its own merits. A great intro for the prolific Tom Ford!