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Tom Ford Oud Minerale Fragrance Review – Here’s What It Smells Like

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Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025

Tom Ford Oud Minerale Eau De Parfum Review by Michael 84

When it comes to looking for a new fragrance, Tom Ford is always a good brand to try out.

Back in 2023 Tom Ford Oud Minerale eau de parfum moved from the Private Collection to the Signature Line over at TF. This meant going from the higher price point and squared bottle, to the rounded bottle in a better price point.

Back on Black Friday I tried this out, and really liked what I smelled, so got this scent for Christmas just gone.

Here’s what you need to know, and why it’s one of my fragrances for 2025.

Here’s what Tom Ford Oud Minerale smells like.

What Does Tom Ford Oud Minerale Smell Like?

As soon as I smell Tom Ford Oud Minerale I get an instant hit of the aquatic marine style of this scent. It’s aquatic, powdery and salty, with a fresh spicy type of smell.

This is a really pleasant smell, and is something different to most of my other fragrances.

It has some similarities to Prada Luna Rossa Ocean, but I would say that this is slightly more woody and musky, while not being too woody at all.

The name suggests oud, but the oud is not very noticeable, with the aquatic and marine notes shining through.

Tom Ford Oud Minerale Notes

Top Notes: Marine Notes, Salt

Heart Notes: Pink Pepper, Fir Balsam

Base Notes: Oud, Amber

 

Fragrance Accords

Marine
Fresh
Fresh Spicy
Woody

How Long Does Tom Ford Oud Minerale Last?

When it comes to how long it lasts, Tom Ford Oud Minerale got me around 7 hours. This is an eau de parfum, but this fragrance has a light profile, so I think that’s a fair amount of time.

How Strong Is Tom Ford Oud Minerale?

Tom Ford Oud Minerale is quite a subtle smell, which you can smell on yourself without it projecting to the whole room. Those closest will definitely smell it, but this fresh smell is something which doesn’t travel too far.

How Many Sprays Do You Need?

When it comes to the number of sprays, I stick to my usual 7 sprays for Tom Ford Oud Minerale. Twice on the wrist, 3 times on the neck and twice on the chest which gives good all round coverage.

Tom Ford Oud Minerale Pros And Cons

Pros

  • Very nice smell
  • Works well during the day
  • Fairly unique type of smell & has some exclusivity

Cons

  • Reasonably high price point at over £100/50ml
  • Not too strong
  • Does not have a super strong compliment getting factor

Tom Ford Oud Minerale Bottle

The Tom Ford Oud Minerale bottle follow that of the same fragrances from the signature range.

It has a cylindrical shape bottle with the branding badge to the front. This one is a dark golden brown colour, with a TF branded bottle top and colour coordinated atomiser.

The spray is good, giving a wide spray for good coverage.

It comes in a 50ml and 100ml bottle, and I have the 50ml bottle here.

Tom Ford Oud Minerale Eau De Parfum Michael 84

What Clothes To Wear With Tom Ford Oud Minerale

When it comes to pairing up clothing, Tom Ford Oud Minerale will work well with a formal, smart or smart casual dress code.

The elegant nature of the scent makes it easy to pair this with a shirt, a suit or some smart knitwear. Since it’s such a light fragrance, it could be worn in more casual settings too, with a clean t-shirt, shorts or something else in summer months.

When To Wear Tom Ford Oud Minerale

For scents like Tom Ford Oud Minerale, I prefer wearing these in the spring and summer months. The aquatic and marine nature of the scent profile makes it a good option for when it’s warm, with better options for colder months.

I will enjoy wearing this eau de parfum as part of my summer fragrances going forward, and will wear it mostly during the day time.

Who Is Tom Ford Oud Minerale For?

Since this is a more refined and expensive scent, I think that Tom Ford Oud Minerale is better suited to older guys. Although it’s light, it’s not the most youthful scent I own. Age range of 21+ or even 25+ will appreciate this more than the younger crowd.

Is Tom Ford Oud Minerale Worth It?

Overall I think that Tom Ford Oud Minerale is worth owning if you’re looking for a marine and aquatic type of fragrances.

There are other options, but Oud Minerale has that subtlety that some others don’t have. This can be both a good thing or a bad thing, but if you want to smell good without making a huge fuss, this does the job well.

Where To Buy Tom Ford Oud Minerale

You can buy Tom Ford Oud Minerale from the big department stores such as John Lewis, Fenwick, Selfridges and Boots, as well as the perfume shops, fragrance shops and from Tom Ford directly.

The current rrp is £108 and £152 for the 50ml and 100ml bottles respectively.

Fragrance Details

Longevity – I was able to get around 7 hours from Tom Ford Oud Minerale which is an eau de parfum

Projection – The projection of Tom Ford Oud Minerale is reasonable. I can smell it on myself, and those close to me can too.

Best season to wear – Spring/Summer
Scent type – Marine/Aquatic/Fresh Spicy
Age Recommendation – 25+
Best Worn – Daytime, Formal, Smart Casual, Casual

Top Notes: Marine Notes, Salt

Heart Notes: Pink Pepper, Fir Balsam

Base Notes: Oud, Amber

Verdict

I like Tom Ford Oud Minerale as a fragrance to wear during the day. It’s marine and aquatic fragrance works well, with a salty and fresh spicy style and subtle hints of the scent.

It’s a fragrance which has a unique smell to it, with the soft woodsy note of oud that you get hints of which differentiates it from the other marine fragrances which I own.

Let me know if you’ve tried this one. As always you can check out all the fragrances and read the reviews of all the other scents, including my favourite Tom Ford men’s fragrances.



Michael Adams

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Michael Adams is the founder and editor of Michael 84, blogger from Newcastle, UK. Sharing men's fashion tips, style advice and lifestyle information for all guys.

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