A soft veil of smoke slowly settles over the darkness. Cinnamon and black pepper sharpens the silhouette, dry wisps of elemi and incense unfold, rosemary anchors. Leather, woods and earthy tones seep in with silent depth. By the end, a restrained warmth lingers like an afterglow. All Black reveals without showing.
Perfumes Similar to Tom Ford Ébène Fumé
Closest to Tom Ford Ébène Fumé on our shelves: Vanuatu, Lost In Translation and Play Black. Ébène Fumé is a smoky, meditative blend of incense, black pepper and leather. Vanuatu feels fresher and more aromatic, Lost In Translation smooths the leather with tobacco, while Play Black heightens the smoke with birch tar and black tea.
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Vanuatu by Sora Dora £141.67
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- Key notes:
- black pepper
- cardamom
- cumin
- papyrus
- patchouli
- sandalwood
- violet leaf
- Aromagroups:
- green
- woody
This extrait is named for the archipelagic country in the South Pacific Ocean, source of the sandalwood in the base. Vanuatu is a lively, confident blend of spices (black pepper, cardamom, cumin) dappled across characterful woody materials (sandalwood, patchouli, cedar and papyrus). Putting meat on the bones is fig milk, with violet leaves adding sharp sparkle. A fragrance for unexpected adventures.
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Lost In Translation by Maison Matine £50.00
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- Key notes:
- black pepper
- leather
- rosewood
- tobacco
- violet leaf
- Aromagroups:
- leather
- woody
A bait-and-switch perfume that starts sharp and clean with juniper and crisp, metallic violet leaves. Then comes the gentle abyss: a faded haze of tobacco, patchouli and leather swirled with white tea and musk. The message might be lost in translation, but all meaning will be found in the fragrance.
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Play Black by Comme Des Garcons £79.17
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- Key notes:
- birch tar
- black pepper
- black tea
- incense
- leather
- thyme
- Aromagroups:
- leather
- spicy
This EdT plays it dark but bright. A spiky black pepper opening commands attention, before being volumised by an ebony chorus of black tea, birch tar and incense. Tree moss and violet lend a perfumed earthiness.
Perfumer Antoine Maisondieu
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Hey Bitch! by Ourte £95.83
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- Key notes:
- black pepper
- labdanum
- leather
- orris (iris root)
- sandalwood
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- leather
- woody
“Hey Bitch! You smell fucking good.” In Perfume World, that’s what we call a result. Hey Bitch! raises eyebrows with its dissonance between buttery, blowsy orange blossom and tough, bitter leather. Tangy rhubarb at the top snaps its fingers in your face, before dissolving into a blur of suedey iris and milky sandalwood. The dance between bitter and sweet keeps you on your toes throughout, conjuring hints of…what? Photocopier ink? Coffee? For sure it conjures ambered black leather, Bitch!
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603 Cuir Sahib by Bon Parfumeur £145.83
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- Key notes:
- clary sage
- cypriol
- labdanum
- leather
- nutmeg
- violet leaf
- Aromagroups:
- leather
Memories of the Golden Temple in India. A warm leather caress enhanced by a resinous hug of labdanum, further softened by Cashmeran. Incense adds a smoky spark, while patchouli and cypriol supply the earthiness.
Perfumer: Mylène Alran
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All Black by Insenf £104.17
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- Key notes:
- black pepper
- castoreum
- gaiac / guaiac wood
- incense
- rosemary
- tobacco
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- leather
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Amygdala by Mendittorosa £358.33
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- Key notes:
- cinnamon
- coffee
- incense
- labdanum
- leather
- ylang-ylang
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- leather
- woody
A fragrant and floral dedication to emotions and the intricate patterns that shape and run through the structure of our brains. Liquid joy prepared with balsamic labdanum, leathery orange blossom and violet leaf absolutes and a drop of fruity coffee nuance.
Perfumer: Luca Maffei
Strength: 35% extrait de parfum
The origin of some materials in the formula:
pink pepper -> South America
arabica coffee -> South America
cinnamon -> Sri Lanka
galbanum -> Iran
jasmine sambac -> India
violet leaf absolute -> Egypt
orange blossom absolute -> Tunisia
Ylang Ylang -> Madagascar
guaiac -> Paraguay
Vetiver -> Haiti
Labdanum -> Spain
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Rien by Etat Libre d'Orange £129.17
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- Key notes:
- aldehydes
- animalic notes
- chypre
- cumin
- frankincense
- incense
- labdanum
- leather
- Aromagroups:
- leather
- transparent
Rien ('nothing' in French) is a beautiful animalic chypre, with an aldehydic (rather than classic citrus) opening and seriously naughty leathery vibes provided by the cumin and labdanum duo. Also check this perfume out if you like frankincense in bold oriental interpretation.
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Rien Intense by Etat Libre d'Orange £129.17
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- Key notes:
- incense
- labdanum
- leather
- Aromagroups:
- leather
- spicy
Perfumer: Antoine Lie
Rien Intense is super concentrated (being an extrait at 33% fragrance) but compared to the original Rien (an EdP), it's more focused on the one theme which is incense.
It's a dark rich and diffusive blend of leathery orris, balsamic labdanum, exploding pepper, dusky oakmoss and sensual cumin.
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S24 by Maysson £116.67
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- Key notes:
- benzoin
- birch
- hazelnut
- incense
- labdanum
- leather
- saffron
- Aromagroups:
- leather
- woody
The name S24 refers to the double S in the Maysson brand logo, paired with 24 to signify the very first perfume the house released in 2024. Bitter/nutty notes of saffron and hazelnut accent the woody-leather theme, softened by amber, benzoin and toffee. A fragrance summoning new beginnings, confidence and determination.
About Ébène Fumé by Tom Ford
- What does Tom Ford Ébène Fumé smell like?
- Tom Ford Ébène Fumé smells warm, woody, smoky and resinous, with an atmospheric, meditative mood. Its bold incense character suits cooler autumn and winter evenings, formal events and contemplative occasions.
- How does All Black compare with Tom Ford Ébène Fumé?
- All Black shares black pepper, incense and guaiac wood with Tom Ford Ébène Fumé. Castoreum, rosemary and tobacco make it darker, more animalic and distinctly herbal.
- How does Amygdala compare with Tom Ford Ébène Fumé?
- Amygdala combines incense, labdanum and leather, placing it in a similarly warm, smoky and resinous space. Cinnamon, coffee and ylang-ylang give it a sweeter, richer character with gourmand and floral nuances.
- How does S24 compare with Tom Ford Ébène Fumé?
- S24 centres on incense, labdanum and leather, much like Tom Ford Ébène Fumé. Benzoin, birch, hazelnut and saffron add nutty sweetness, extra smoke and spicy warmth.