77 community ratings

Lys Fume

2012UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

7.7/ 10

Community score
77 ratings

Tom Ford Lys Fume is a fresh, floral unisex scent that leans towards spring and autumn and suits evenings and nights out.

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How does it perform?

From 75 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.8 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.3 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.6 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

82% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Pink pepper Nutmeg Turmeric Mandarin orange

Heart notesfirst few hours

White lily Davana Ylang-ylang

Paraguayan rum

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Oak wood Styrax Bourbon vanilla absolute Labdanum

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Green
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Resinous

What does Lys Fume smell like?

It opens with pink pepper, nutmeg, turmeric and mandarin orange, giving a spicy freshness. In the heart, white lily, ylang-ylang and Paraguayan rum sweeten the floral side. The base of oak wood, styrax, Bourbon vanilla absolute and labdanum dries down woody, resinous and sweet.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and spring, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Though unisex, about half of voters read it as feminine. It has been discontinued. Olibere Paradis Lointains and Olfactive Pharmacy Thymus have a close profile.