Widely agreedFrench Avenue
Ebony Fume
Rated about a 93% match at eight and a half hours. One caution from owners: it sits very close to Fragrance World's own Beverly, so the two can read as near-twins until both have macerated.
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Tom Ford
Tom Ford Ebene Fume dupes
One fragrance is widely sold as a cheaper version of this. Ranked strongest match first.
What Tom Ford Ebene Fume smells like
Like a smoky campfire of palo santo and incense with dark leather and guaiac wood embers
- Top
- Incense · Palo Santo · Black Pepper · Violet Leaf
- Heart
- Leather · Labdanum · Cade oil · Papyrus · Rose
- Base
- Resin · Ebony · Guaiac Wood
Main accords: woody, amber, smoky, balsamic, warm spicy, fresh spicy. 2021 · Eau de Parfum
What smells like Tom Ford Ebene Fume
Widely agreedRanking combines how widely wearers agree a fragrance is a dupe with how closely its notes and accords line up. “Strong match” means both signals agree; “loose match” means it is in the same family but noticeably different on skin.
What each of these dupes
What is French Avenue Ebony Fume a dupe of?
French Avenue Ebony Fume is widely sold as a dupe of Tom Ford Ebene Fume. Rated about a 93% match at eight and a half hours. One caution from owners: it sits very close to Fragrance World's own Beverly, so the two can read as near-twins until both have macerated.
Common questions about Tom Ford Ebene Fume dupes
What is the closest dupe to Tom Ford Ebene Fume?
French Avenue Ebony Fume is the closest we have on record. It is the one wearers name most consistently. Rated about a 93% match at eight and a half hours. One caution from owners: it sits very close to Fragrance World's own Beverly, so the two can read as near-twins until both have macerated.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Tom Ford Ebene Fume?
Yes, though only one: French Avenue Ebony Fume. It is the only fragrance we have found a first-hand comparison for.
Do Tom Ford Ebene Fume dupes smell exactly like the original?
No. A dupe is built to the same idea, not the same formula, and cheaper materials usually show in the opening and in how long it lasts. That is why every entry here says how it differs instead of giving a percentage. Of French Avenue Ebony Fume, for instance: Rated about a 93% match at eight and a half hours. One caution from owners: it sits very close to Fragrance World's own Beverly, so the two can read as near-twins until both have macerated.
What does Tom Ford Ebene Fume smell like?
Like a smoky campfire of palo santo and incense with dark leather and guaiac wood embers It opens on Incense, Palo Santo, Black Pepper, Violet Leaf.
About Tom Ford Ebene Fume
Tom Ford Ebene Fume is a dark, smoky, woody fragrance that takes its name from smoked ebony wood. Released in 2021 as a unisex Eau de Parfum in the Private Blend collection, this composition captures the feeling of standing in a room where rare woods are slowly smoldering, creating an atmosphere of quiet, dark luxury.
The opening is smoky and sacred. Incense provides meditative depth, while palo santo, a South American "holy wood," adds its distinctive sweet, slightly minty smokiness. Black pepper contributes sharp spiciness, and violet leaf brings a green, slightly metallic freshness.
The heart deepens the dark woody character. Leather adds a rich, slightly smoky masculine quality, while labdanum contributes warm, amber-like sweetness. Cade oil, derived from juniper wood, provides a distinctive tarry, smoky quality. Papyrus adds a dry, slightly green woodiness, and rose brings unexpected floral elegance. Violet leaf, cade oil, guaiac wood, resin, and rose continue throughout as general notes.
The base is dark and primal. Ebony tree provides dense, dark woodiness, while guaiac wood adds a smoky, slightly sweet quality. Resins contribute warm, balsamic depth.
With dominant woody and amber accords plus moderate smoky, balsamic, warm spicy, fresh spicy, aromatic, and leather qualities, Ebene Fume is a fragrance for those who love dark, smoky, woody compositions. It is not trying to be liked by everyone. It is trying to create an atmosphere, and it succeeds magnificently. Best for evening wear in cooler months.