Metal takes center stage with the Métallique fragrance. Since the dawn of time, metal has never ceased to fascinate mankind. Gold is the source of every covetous desire. Steel is used by the greatest builders. It is precisely this fascination with materials that inspired the talented Tom Ford.
Having trained in architecture and design, Tom Ford has always been deeply interested in the use of materials, whether in his clothing designs or in creating fragrances. In a bold move, the designer decided to craft a fragrance paying tribute to metal, presented in a gold and silver bottle with a futuristic, timeless style. But while evoking metal aesthetically is one thing, giving a fragrance its scent is another matter entirely. So let us take a closer look at how Tom Ford managed to give his fragrance a metallic scent.
Métallique, a fragrance “lighter than air”
At first, Tom Ford's Métallique relies on freshness. Elegantly forged, it offers a “pulsating burst of modern femininity.” To achieve this, it first combines aldehydes and bergamot. The intense freshness of this citrus fruit, born of the crossing between lemon and bitter orange trees, meets a more airy effect. At first, the vivacity of Métallique surprises, before drifting away on the skin like a breath of pure air. Nevertheless, to give more tenacity and spirit to his fragrance, Tom Ford chose to include a touch of pink pepper in the top notes of Métallique. This ingredient reinforces the initial impression of power in the fragrance.
Tom Ford gives his fragrance all the delicacy of flowers
Then, Métallique settles into a more poetic and feminine heart. Wonderfully romantic, this fragrance relies on an arrangement of flowers. While this elegant spirit is bound to appeal to many, how does it evoke metal? In fact, the flowers used are not conventional ones. Tom Ford chose heliotrope, lily of the valley, and hawthorn. Do not be fooled by the lightness and softness of lily of the valley: hawthorn and its sharp branches lurk close behind! The person who wears Métallique does not lack spirit. Behind its apparent refinement lies an untamed fire! The result is a fresh, chic, and narcotic fragrance.
Métallique ends on a warmer base
Yet, little by little, Métallique is a fragrance that reveals itself gradually. Like a man or woman who only unveils themselves over time, it becomes more intimate as the hours pass. Its base notes contain several woody inflections. Métallique releases hints of Peru balsam, ambrette, and creamy sandalwood. Vanilla makes the whole more sensual and suave. This warm finish gives Métallique a powerful contrast. Its base notes only make the fragrance more addictive. Do not try to resist it: it is a tempter at heart, stirring every desire… just as gold has always fascinated mankind! In the end, metals and perfumery seem to have more in common than one might think…