The Tom Ford fragrance from 2018 Tom Ford is an American fashion designer and film director whom many consider to be one of the most talented figures of his time. After making his mark at the Italian fashion house Gucci, then at Yves Saint-Laurent, he chose to create his own company, in 2005.
In 2018, Tom Ford decided to present a most luxurious unisex perfume, Ombré Leather. This one is a true symbol of freedom, and Ombré Leather is meant to resemble the desert and the great breath found there. The Ombré Leather fragrance brings together all the splendors of nature, resembling an olfactory landscape in which rocks and dunes follow one another. In the background of the landscape, one finally witnesses a most spectacular sunset. Ombré Leather is a nectar that harmoniously combines leather and flowers.
Tom Ford scores a new success with Ombré Leather
Tom Ford was born in Texas in 1961. Although he first pursued studies in history, Tom Ford discovered his passion for perfume and fashion during a trip to Paris. Determined, Tom Ford would become the Artistic Director of the house of Gucci in 1994. It was not until 2006 that Tom Ford created his own brand, followed the next year by his first perfume, Black Orchid. Between boldness and elegance, Tom Ford is an immensely talented designer who loves nonconformity and thus often strays from the beaten path. The house of Tom Ford is responsible for magnificent fragrances such as Noir Anthracite, For Men, Velvet Orchid, and also Grey Vetiver.
The leathery, luxurious notes of Tom Ford's Ombré Leather
The composition of Ombré Leather opens with cardamom, giving the whole its impetuous character. Also called the Queen of Spices, cardamom originates from India. It was particularly used by Greek and Roman physicians. It served as an antiseptic, but also as a remedy for stomach ailments. Cardamom is today the star of Indian and Asian cuisines. In perfumery, it is also highly prized, and its seeds are steam-distilled. Cardamom releases camphoraceous, spicy or resinous tonalities. The heart of Ombré Leather then evolves toward a bold pairing, that of jasmine and leather. Originating from China and the Himalayas, the name jasmine comes from the Persian Yasmin, meaning Gift of God. Jasmine is known for its flamboyant white flowers and heavenly scent. In perfumery, jasmine is the most widely used flower alongside rose. Flowers gathered in July and August yield the finest product. The most commonly used process is the extraction of the concrete, which, washed with alcohol, yields an absolute. The most commonly used solvent is hexane. Jasmine offers sweet, floral, vanilla-like and powdery scents. Finally, the base of the composition combines patchouli, amber and oakmoss to leave a sillage as powerful as it is sensual. Highly refined, the bottle is entirely black, a symbol of absolute elegance. With its leather-like touch, the Ombré Leather bottle exudes an impression of sensuality and perfect luxury.