Bottle photo  Tom Ford
Bottle photo  Tom Ford
Bottle photo  Tom Ford
Image  Tom Ford
Image  Tom Ford
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Eau de parfum

Tom Ford Reserve Collection Velvet Gardenia

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Gender:
Unisex
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Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:

The year 2019 gave us Reserve Collection Velvet Gardenia Tom Ford. This is a unisex fragrance rooted in the east and floral families. Perfumer Tom Ford poured every ounce of mastery into this one. The fragrance belongs to the sweet, floral, and whiteflower groups. From the Reserve collection; released as eau de parfum.

Behind this fragrance stands the United States and its rich perfumery heritage. Reserve Collection Velvet Gardenia Tom Ford — the choice of those who appreciate depth and character in every detail.

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Description of the composition

The composition of Reserve Collection Velvet Gardenia unfolds as a continuous scent journey, where layers reveal themselves with precision and warmth. The style of Tom Ford is evident from the opening to the final trail. No excess details, only what works, and the fragrance holds its character from opening to trail. Eau de parfum supports the right density and pace of development.

The accord architecture rests on these accords: Animalistic, Balsamic, Citrus and Gourmet forming a compact and readable structure. Secondary accord layers such as Floral and Fruit add depth to the backdrop.

Right at the start you sense radiant jasmine opening notes: Gardenia and Orange.

In the middle phase you meet Beeswax, Honey, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, Plum and Rose keeping a silky white floral direction.

At olfactory-group level the composition is built around Floral, Sweet, Whiteflower and Citrus. The palette also extends to Animals, Fruit, Balsamic and Gourmet.

In summary Reserve Collection Velvet Gardenia reads as a cohesive composition — the opening sets direction, the middle layer carries the identity, and the final phase leaves a stable imprint. This is the type of composition best experienced through real development.

Perfumers

Gender Unisex
Brand Tom Ford
Segment Niche perfumery
Country United States
Website https://tomford.com
Year of production 2019
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de parfum
License holder Estée Lauder Companies

Composition pyramid

Gardenia
Orange
Beeswax
Honey
Jasmine
Frankincense
Labdanum

Families

Fragrance characteristics

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Chords
Relevance
Dosage
Perception
Appearance quality
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Persistence
The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
Persistence
High (5 to 12 hours)
4
Sillage
Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.
Sillage
Noticeable
4
Complexity and depth
The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.
Complexity and depth
Medium and varied
2
Gender
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Male
50%
Unisex
50%
Female
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What kind of event
Date
50%
Wedding
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Sport
0%
Sleep
0%
For party
50%
For every day
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Sex
0%
For Holiday
0%
Theatre
0%
Office
0%
For what time of year / season
Winter
Winter
33%
Spring
Spring
17%
Summer
Summer
17%
Autumn
Autumn
33%
For what style / mood
Casual
0%
Gala
50%
Classic
0%
Avant-garde
0%
Romantic
50%
Sporty
0%
For what age
under 18
0%
18-25 years old
25%
26-35 years old
25%
36-45 years
25%
46+ years old
0%
Any
25%
On the skin
The optimum amount of atomisation on the skin is the balance at which the fragrance reveals itself in its entirety and sounds its best.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
0%
1-2 atomisations
100%
2-3 atomisations
0%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
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On the chest
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On the wrist
0%
On the knees
0%
On the back of the neck
50%
Behind the ears
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On the elbow
0%
On the abdomen
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On the back of the hand
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On clothes
50%
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On clothing
The optimum amount of atomisation of the fragrance on clothes, at which it reveals the best quality of the fragrance.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
0%
1-2 atomisations
100%
2-3 atomisations
0%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Associations
Perfume associations are the emotions and images that pop into the imagination when you perceive its unique notes and accents
Freshness
50%
Exoticism
0%
Luxury
50%
Euphoria
0%
Passion
0%
Joy
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Calm
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Excitement
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Sadness
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Despair
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Effect
Fragrances can attract attention and evoke positive emotions, others can leave neutral, and others can cause negative associations and repel people.
Effect
Attracts attention
4
Intensity
The intensity of a fragrance is like its ‘volume’, the degree of intensity and strength with which it is felt around you or on the surface.
Intensity
Very strong
4
Bottle
Bottle
High quality
4
Spray
Spray
High quality
4
Packaging quality
Perfume bottle packaging quality is about protection and aesthetic appeal, including strength, reliability, design and materials. High quality ensures the safety and security of the product, a good first impression and attractiveness
Packaging quality
High quality
4
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