I was sent this product by Influenster and Tom Ford in exchange for my honest review! Tom Ford Oud Minerale is a unique summertime fragrance with really good longevity for a fragrance of this profile. Typically with summer “freshies” you don’t really expect tremendous performance or longevity. I never smelled Oud Minerale when it was in production in 2017 before it was discontinued in 2020 I believe?? I have no idea why this was discontinued, but I can say I am glad it’s coming back to production because I actually really enjoy this scent. Off the top you get a very sharp, crisp, oceanic/sea salty vibe in the opening. To me the fragrance is mostly linear throughout, but not in a negative way. I know some people are scared, or immediately rule something out if it has ... MoreI was sent this product by Influenster and Tom Ford in exchange for my honest review! Tom Ford Oud Minerale is a unique summertime fragrance with really good longevity for a fragrance of this profile. Typically with summer “freshies” you don’t really expect tremendous performance or longevity. I never smelled Oud Minerale when it was in production in 2017 before it was discontinued in 2020 I believe?? I have no idea why this was discontinued, but I can say I am glad it’s coming back to production because I actually really enjoy this scent. Off the top you get a very sharp, crisp, oceanic/sea salty vibe in the opening. To me the fragrance is mostly linear throughout, but not in a negative way. I know some people are scared, or immediately rule something out if it has Oud in the name, or as a listed note, but this is a very clean, refined, woody Oud, and if it wasn’t in the name, I promise that most people wouldn’t smell this and say, “oh, that definitely has Oud in it”. I have to say that I wasn’t completely sold on Oud Minerale at first sniff. I wasn’t put off by it, and I didn’t dislike it by any means. I just wasn’t sure if it was something for me, or if it was something I could see myself reaching for. However, I must say that after several times wearing it, thanks to the multiple sample vials, it is DEFINITELY something I could see myself reaching for on hot summer days here in Houston. For an aquatic type fragrance with prominent woody facets I believe this will be a FANTASTIC warm weather scent, however, I believe it could be worn year round. I have already mentioned this, but it is worth repeating; this is a VERY unique fragrance for this category of perfumes. One of the major knocks people have for warm weather scents is that they can get rather repetitive or boring, because they are run of the mill aquatic, fresh, woodsy, cookie cutter type fragrances, and there is a time and place for fragrances like that. Once you get beyond a certain price point though you do start to expect a little more out of the fragrances you are purchasing, and I must say that Tom Ford’s Oud Minerale delivers across the board for me. Scent Profile: 8.5/10 A unique, original, take on a warm weather “freshie” scent even though off my skin it does seem pretty linear, but I really enjoy it, so I do not count that as a negative like it might be for some other fragrances Longevity: 9/10 ESPECIALLY considering the type of fragrance it is. It isn’t one of the thick, heavy, gourmands, that typically last much longer than “freshies” and aquatic type scents. Projection: 6.5/10 It doesn’t push off of MY skin like crazy, but it still got noticed by multiple people, and all of these categories can change DRASTICALLY sometimes depending on the skin chemistry of the person wearing the fragrance; keep that in mind. Sillage: 8/10 I was told that it smells even better in the air than up very close like you would be smelling it off of your own wrist or something. Overall: 8.5/10 It has definitely been added to my ever growing wishlist of fragrances. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND this if you are looking for a warm weather scent that isn’t your run of the mill, cookie cutter (citrus opening/woody base), scent profile.

I was given this product for free by influester for review! Ah, Tom Ford's Oud Minéral - a scent that divides opinions, much like a provocative piece of modern art. While some may find it alluring and sophisticated, I must confess that it doesn't quite resonate with me. Upon application, the oud note hits you like a strong, woody handshake. It's unapologetic and intense, dominating the senses. The mineral aspect adds a curious dryness, conjuring images of ancient stone monuments along an Oceanside . However, as the fragrance wears on, the oud becomes increasingly overpowering, suffocating the subtler nuances. The problem lies in the lack of balance. The oud is so assertive that it steamrolls over any potential complexity, leaving little room for exploration or ... MoreI was given this product for free by influester for review! Ah, Tom Ford's Oud Minéral - a scent that divides opinions, much like a provocative piece of modern art. While some may find it alluring and sophisticated, I must confess that it doesn't quite resonate with me. Upon application, the oud note hits you like a strong, woody handshake. It's unapologetic and intense, dominating the senses. The mineral aspect adds a curious dryness, conjuring images of ancient stone monuments along an Oceanside . However, as the fragrance wears on, the oud becomes increasingly overpowering, suffocating the subtler nuances. The problem lies in the lack of balance. The oud is so assertive that it steamrolls over any potential complexity, leaving little room for exploration or discovery. It's like being stuck in a never-ending echo chamber of wood and spice, with no escape. Now, I understand that oud enthusiasts might appreciate the unbridled intensity, but for me, it's a scent that feels more like a challenge than a pleasure. Wearing Oud Minéral is like trying to tame a wild stallion - admirable, but not exactly enjoyable. In conclusion, while Tom Ford's Oud Minéral is undoubtedly well-crafted, it's a fragrance that, unfortunately, doesn't resonate with my personal tastes. The oud is simply too overbearing, making it a scent I can't fully embrace. Ah, the subjectivity of perfume! However there are many great fragrances under the Tom ford house, this one in particular is just not for me.

*I got this to review for free as a task here* I tried it a little on my wrist when I got this and it smelled good. But when I tried it again as a proper cologne on my day out, my reaction was that it is indeed very strong if you apply in the same quantity as pretty much anything else. But as the title suggests it doesn’t smell the best when you apply a decent amount. The smell officially (on Tom Ford site) has notes of “oceanic minerality” and “smoky wood” but when you smell it as a normal human being and not a fragrance enthusiast, you definitely smell the woody hints which is the primary smell and it’s a weird cardboard type woody note. Something you have to really smell for solid 15-20 mins if you try/test at a store. Some sites also state that the major note ... More*I got this to review for free as a task here* I tried it a little on my wrist when I got this and it smelled good. But when I tried it again as a proper cologne on my day out, my reaction was that it is indeed very strong if you apply in the same quantity as pretty much anything else. But as the title suggests it doesn’t smell the best when you apply a decent amount. The smell officially (on Tom Ford site) has notes of “oceanic minerality” and “smoky wood” but when you smell it as a normal human being and not a fragrance enthusiast, you definitely smell the woody hints which is the primary smell and it’s a weird cardboard type woody note. Something you have to really smell for solid 15-20 mins if you try/test at a store. Some sites also state that the major note you should smells is marine type notes but I definitely couldn’t smell that. I’ve used and tried some colognes that have stronger marine or aqua note to it. This product is said to be unisex but to me and my family it feels more of a masculine fragrance so it’s more polarizing than most of the standard fragrances of competing companies. The only reason I gave it these many stars and not full 5 is because I’m not a huge fan of this fragrance especially once you’ve had it on your clothes for a while. After about 4-5 hrs the “cardboardy” fragrance is quite intense which is like a bad aftertaste of a good food item you had. Overall, personally, this is for slightly younger audience and not a mature fragrance for someone in 50s or above.

I received this product for free from Influenster and Tom Ford in exchange for my unbiased review. This fragrance is characterized by a saltwater beginning that slowly morphs into a woodier fragrance over its duration. This scent had a consistently strong projection, and stayed noticeable for a very long time on me. I was still smelling it pretty well after a whole day of wearing it, and I’m sure if I wasn’t limited by the atomizer of the tester bottle, it would have lasted even longer. This fragrance is extremely versatile, both in terms of seasons and time of day. The marine notes give it a spring/summer vibe while the woodier notes give it fall/winter appeal. I can easily see myself wearing it at any time of the day or night. This has quickly become one of my ... MoreI received this product for free from Influenster and Tom Ford in exchange for my unbiased review. This fragrance is characterized by a saltwater beginning that slowly morphs into a woodier fragrance over its duration. This scent had a consistently strong projection, and stayed noticeable for a very long time on me. I was still smelling it pretty well after a whole day of wearing it, and I’m sure if I wasn’t limited by the atomizer of the tester bottle, it would have lasted even longer. This fragrance is extremely versatile, both in terms of seasons and time of day. The marine notes give it a spring/summer vibe while the woodier notes give it fall/winter appeal. I can easily see myself wearing it at any time of the day or night. This has quickly become one of my favorite scents in my collection. This fragrance transports me to the Pacific Northwest, where the temperate rainforests meet the untamed Pacific Ocean. I’m walking along a rocky outcropping at the forest’s edge. Through hazy clouds, the sun casts a gentle glow. A fine mist surrounds me, carried along from crashing waves by the breeze as I walk on a carpet of dampened moss. The unmistakable scent of saltwater accompanies the mist; evoking memories of seaside adventures and the boundless expanse of the ocean. Looking towards the forest, a profound silence contrasts the ocean’s dull roar. As the sun dips below the horizon, I venture deeper into the woods, still catching glimpses of the sparkling drops of water spraying onto the rocks. One could spend days in this enchanting landscape, where every moment allows us to discover more of its endless charm.

Captivating and elegant

Just as you can expect from any Tom Ford fragrance this is one that is a MUST HAVE. The opening notes of Oud Minérale are a symphony of bracing sea notes, enhancing the aquatic freshness that sets this fragrance apart from traditional oud-based scents. The juxtaposition of mineral and marine elements creates a unique and captivating allure that immediately captivates the senses.As the fragrance develops, the heart notes unveil the star of the showoud. Additionally, the smoky, woody essence is tempered by a mineral accord, infusing the fragrance with a sense of cool elegance. The oud here is not overpowering but rather a subtle, enigmatic presence that adds depth without dominating the composition.I found this perfect for either day/night as it is well balanced and ... MoreJust as you can expect from any Tom Ford fragrance this is one that is a MUST HAVE. The opening notes of Oud Minérale are a symphony of bracing sea notes, enhancing the aquatic freshness that sets this fragrance apart from traditional oud-based scents. The juxtaposition of mineral and marine elements creates a unique and captivating allure that immediately captivates the senses.As the fragrance develops, the heart notes unveil the star of the showoud. Additionally, the smoky, woody essence is tempered by a mineral accord, infusing the fragrance with a sense of cool elegance. The oud here is not overpowering but rather a subtle, enigmatic presence that adds depth without dominating the composition.I found this perfect for either day/night as it is well balanced and not too overpowering like some TF fragrances. The cost and quality of this fragrance are a no brainer for someone looking to stick out and getting a balanced and elegant fragrance for any special occasion.I received these products for free from Influenster and Tom Ford in exchange for my honest review.

INTOXICATING: Best scent I've ever worn

I wear TF fragrances almost exclusively. Back in the Spring, I was at the mall and remembered this had just launched in some stores. Sephora didn't have it yet, so I went to Dillard's and the rep sprayed my wrist. I was not a fan at first. I pulled my hoodie sleeve back down and told my boyfriend after we walked away, "I don't like it."That evening, we were laying in bed and it was still strong enough that I caught a whiff of it. I immediately smelled my wrist and thought "Wow. That's incredible." I had hung my hoodie back in the closet when we came in. I wore it again a few days later and the scent had infused itself onto the sleeve. I caught myself bringing my wrist to my nose all day long. Sephora had launched it by then, and I stopped on my way home and bought ... MoreI wear TF fragrances almost exclusively. Back in the Spring, I was at the mall and remembered this had just launched in some stores. Sephora didn't have it yet, so I went to Dillard's and the rep sprayed my wrist. I was not a fan at first. I pulled my hoodie sleeve back down and told my boyfriend after we walked away, "I don't like it."That evening, we were laying in bed and it was still strong enough that I caught a whiff of it. I immediately smelled my wrist and thought "Wow. That's incredible." I had hung my hoodie back in the closet when we came in. I wore it again a few days later and the scent had infused itself onto the sleeve. I caught myself bringing my wrist to my nose all day long. Sephora had launched it by then, and I stopped on my way home and bought a bottle. I've worn it almost daily all summer and get more compliments on this scent alone than any time I've worn Oud Wood or Ombre Leather or layered the two.One of my coworkers, who can always tell when I'm trying out a new scent, commented immediately. A week later, he bought himself a bottle for his birthday. I bought a bottle for a friend as a graduation gift for completing his Master's Degree. He text messaged me a few days later saying how amazed he was with how good it smelled.It does have a very metallic undertone at first, and heavy - but once it settles, there's nothing that compares. It's the best thing I've ever smelt.

Review of the Tom Ford Oud Minerale Fragrance

The Oud Minerale is a warm, spicy scent from the House of Tom Ford. It has notes of salty seaweed, Oud blend, and spicy Ambergris accord. I have heard a lot about the Tom Ford fragrances as he is known for his unisex fragrances, and I even have smelled some fragrances that I enjoyed from his line. I have never tried an Oud fragrance, so I was curious on my thoughts of this fragrance. I like fragrances that have a strong performance throughout the day and aren’t too overbearing for everyday or work wear. To test the performance and longevity of this fragrance, I sprayed this fragrance on my wrist. I sprayed it on skin at around 1:00pm, and I can still smell it on my skin even at 7pm. I smell Oud and Ambergris as it dries down. Upon the initial spray, I did smell a ... MoreThe Oud Minerale is a warm, spicy scent from the House of Tom Ford. It has notes of salty seaweed, Oud blend, and spicy Ambergris accord. I have heard a lot about the Tom Ford fragrances as he is known for his unisex fragrances, and I even have smelled some fragrances that I enjoyed from his line. I have never tried an Oud fragrance, so I was curious on my thoughts of this fragrance. I like fragrances that have a strong performance throughout the day and aren’t too overbearing for everyday or work wear. To test the performance and longevity of this fragrance, I sprayed this fragrance on my wrist. I sprayed it on skin at around 1:00pm, and I can still smell it on my skin even at 7pm. I smell Oud and Ambergris as it dries down. Upon the initial spray, I did smell a salty/aquatic scent from this fragrance. While this fragrance is described as an unisex fragrance, I believe that it would be best suited for a male. I don’t believe that this would be an everyday scent, but I do believe that this could be a perfect scent for a fancy outing, such as a date night or convention/conference. This scent reminds me of a sophisticated male with a luxurious tuxedo. All in all, I really enjoy this fragrance from the House of Tom Ford called Oud Minerale. I think it is a pleasant perfume for someone that enjoys strong oud, musk and ambergris fragrances. I think the oud and ambergris notes are blended beautifully in this fragrance, and I believe that this perfume would be best suited for males. I would highly recommend this fragrance to my male family members and friends.

Unique, Classy, and Crisp Aquatic Woodsy Scent!

I was sent this product by Influenster and Tom Ford in exchange for my honest review.Tom Ford Oud Minerale is a unique summertime fragrance with really good longevity for a fragrance of this profile. Typically with summer “freshies” you don’t really expect tremendous performance or longevity.Off the top you get a very sharp, crisp, oceanic/sea salty vibe in the opening. To me the fragrance is mostly linear throughout, but not in a negative way.For an aquatic type fragrance with prominent woody facets I believe this will be a FANTASTIC warm weather scent, however, I believe it could be worn year round. One of the major knocks people have for warm weather scents is that they can get rather repetitive or boring, because they are run of the mill aquatic, fresh, ... MoreI was sent this product by Influenster and Tom Ford in exchange for my honest review.Tom Ford Oud Minerale is a unique summertime fragrance with really good longevity for a fragrance of this profile. Typically with summer “freshies” you don’t really expect tremendous performance or longevity.Off the top you get a very sharp, crisp, oceanic/sea salty vibe in the opening. To me the fragrance is mostly linear throughout, but not in a negative way.For an aquatic type fragrance with prominent woody facets I believe this will be a FANTASTIC warm weather scent, however, I believe it could be worn year round. One of the major knocks people have for warm weather scents is that they can get rather repetitive or boring, because they are run of the mill aquatic, fresh, woodsy, cookie cutter type fragrances. Once you get beyond a certain price point you do start to expect a little more out of the fragrances you are purchasing, and I must say that Tom Ford’s Oud Minerale delivers across the board for me.Scent Profile: 8.5/10A unique, original, take on a warm weather “freshie” scent even though off my skin it does seem pretty linear, I do not count that as a negative like it might be for some other fragrancesALL OF THESE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES CAN CHANGE DRASTICALLY DEPENDING ON THE SKIN CHEMISTRY OF THE PERSON WEARING THE FRAGRANCE. PLEASE KEEP THAT IN MIND!Longevity: 9/10AWESOME! ESPECIALLY considering the type of fragrance it is. It isn’t a thick, heavy, gourmand, that would typically last much longer than “freshies” and aquatic type scents.Projection: 6.5/10It doesn’t push off of MY skin like crazy, but it still got noticed by multiple people.Sillage: 8/10I was told that it smells even better in the air than up closeOverall: 8.5/10It has definitely been added to my ever growing wishlist of fragrances.

one word.... WOW

I am a huge fan of the Tom Ford perfumes, my personal favorites being Lost Cherry and Soleil Blanc, so I was extremely excited to see this TF box in my mailbox! I have been trying to find a TF men's cologne for my fiancé and this might just be the ONE!The Scent:This EDP scent has been described as "[merging] rich oud notes with refreshing oceanic minerality. A surge of smoky woods embraces sensual, skin-gripping musks for a contrasting fusion of elements. The warmth of oud is spiked with a wave of fresh pink peppercorn as fir balsam and ambergris balance earthy and marine inflections." - I would definitely agree, this cologne has the perfect mixture of a musky, smoky and woody scent with the aquatic scents of salty seaweed and pink pepper. The pink pepper is very ... MoreI am a huge fan of the Tom Ford perfumes, my personal favorites being Lost Cherry and Soleil Blanc, so I was extremely excited to see this TF box in my mailbox! I have been trying to find a TF men's cologne for my fiancé and this might just be the ONE!The Scent:This EDP scent has been described as "[merging] rich oud notes with refreshing oceanic minerality. A surge of smoky woods embraces sensual, skin-gripping musks for a contrasting fusion of elements. The warmth of oud is spiked with a wave of fresh pink peppercorn as fir balsam and ambergris balance earthy and marine inflections." - I would definitely agree, this cologne has the perfect mixture of a musky, smoky and woody scent with the aquatic scents of salty seaweed and pink pepper. The pink pepper is very noticeable but not overpowering and I don't get the fir balsam scent from it.Time of Year Wear:This feels like a perfect summer scent but also feel it can definitely be worn year round as well.Who Can Wear:I've seen this EDP has been labeled unisex and I somewhat agree but think this leans more towards a men's cologne as it is a very masculine scents.This scent won't be for everyone but I definitely recommend it for those who like similar scents.**I received sample products to test and review honestly.