White Suede

White Suede by Tom Ford is an unisex eau de parfum from 2011 in the luxury price tier. It opens with saffron and thyme, moves into suede, rose and violet and dries down to musk, amber and sandalwood. Expect around 8 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.

Notes, explained

Opening

Saffron Leathery, medicinal and slightly metallic. The signature of modern niche.
Thyme Dry, sharp kitchen herb. Bracing and slightly antiseptic.

Heart

Suede Soft, powdery leather. Much gentler than the real thing.
Rose Can be jammy, green, peppery or soapy depending on the type. Not one smell.
Violet Powdery, sweet and a bit retro. Parma Violets in flower form.

Dry-down

Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.
Amber Warm, golden and resinous. Not a real material — a blend that glows.
Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.

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