Lavender Extrême (2019)
by Tom Ford

The opening is a chemical lavender note with a bright spark inserted by touches of lemon. The term "chemical" is chosen to highlight the strong smell of bathroom cleaners that I get, with lavender - instead of other customary additives like pine - in the background. On the other hand, soon an aroma of violet leaves develops that is a much better rendition of the flower and lacks this ultra-chemical character.

later touches of more florals develop, with neither the geranium nor the rose promised in the ascent pyramid develop to an extent that makes an impression worth remembering, except rater weak shadows of that these florals' potential.

The base note develop after about 3 - 4 hours, consisting mainly of a smooth cinnamon and an agreeable tonka note - both tilt the mix to the sweeter side without ever becoming too intrusive or cloying.

I get moderate sillage, very good projection, and ten hours of longevity on my skin.

This spring scent is spoiled by the first half. Whilst egregiously synthetic components can be used to create "modern" creative and interesting combinations, here I cannot find such an endeavour to redeem the initial bathroom-cleaner impression. The second half is better, but not reaching beyond mediocrity. Overall 2.25/5