Tom Ford Fucking Fabulous Unisex 100ml/3.4oz Eau Tester

Premiere: 2017
Size: 100 ml (3.4oz)
Gender: Unisex
Notes: Top note: Lavender, Clary Sage;
heart note: Vanilla, Bitter Almonds, Iris, Leather;
final note: Amber, Tonka Bean, Cashmeran, Leather, Light wood.

The Scoop Vulgar, shocking, rude, funny, tongue in cheek….no matter what you think of the name, there’s no denying that it’s got people talking. But in the kerfuffle over the name, has the fragrance itself been a bit overlooked? We think it might have been. The truth is that Fucking Fabulous is very good. It’s an edible but fresh suede scent that borrows a bunch of bitter herbs from old school fougeres, scads of buttery tonka from the gourmand category, and wraps it all up in a musky cashmeran glow. And guess what? Totally works.  Clary sage and lavender top out the scent, their clean, smoky greenness meshing seamlessly with plush orris butter to form a leather note that’s both soft and aromatic. Lashings of bittersweet almond and tonka bean beneath give the scent a velvety, almost oily-resinous sweetness, like white chocolate melted down with coffee grounds. The fragrance moves between bitter and sweet, herbal and creamy, powdery and oily over the course of the wear, keeping the journey totally interesting for us. Rumor has it that Tom Ford took one whiff of this creation and exclaimed, “This is fucking fabulous!” We’re inclined to agree. Set your feelings aside for the name, take it out for a ride, and you may agree as well. 

💡 If you enjoy the Fucking Fabulous, consider exploring these alternatives:

While lacking the leather, Kalan brings intense spice and ambery warmth. It matches Fucking Fabulous in boldness and edge — a striking, confident alternative.

Shares the same daring, hedonistic vibe. A fruity explosion over a warm ambery base — sexy, provocative and unforgettable, just like FF.

Ravageur lives up to its name — intense musk, warm cinnamon, and amber. Raw and sexy, it mirrors FF’s sensual darkness in a deeper, animalic way.

Sweet, deep and luxurious — Cosmos Flower plays with chocolate, benzoin and a suede-like finish. A lush, feminine-leaning gourmand echo of FF’s richness.