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Tom Ford•United States (Est. 2005)•2023Eau de ParfumTrue Unisex4 views

Oud Minérale

Master Perfumer:Shyamala Maisondieu(France)

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Shyamala Maisondieu shattered perfumery conventions by taking smoky, Middle Eastern agarwood out of the desert and submerging it into crashing Atlantic waves. Crisp mineral salinity, wet stone accords, and ocean seaweed notes merge seamlessly with balsamic fir and resinous oud, producing an enigmatic, bracing coastal signature.

Longevity (Hours): 8-11 Hours

Sillage / Projection: Strong (1-2 Meters)

Versatility Score: 8.5/10

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OLFACTORY ARCHITECTURE & NOTE PYRAMID3-Tier Molecular Dispersion

Olfactory Note Pyramid

Layer-by-layer molecular breakdown of top, heart, and base notes.

TIER 1 • OPENING

Top Notes (Opening)

First 0 - 30 Minutes•High Volatility

Sparkling, lightweight molecules released upon initial atomization.

Sea SaltAquaticClick to inspect

Sea NotesAquaticClick to inspect

Pink PepperSpicyClick to inspect

TIER 2 • CORE CHARACTER

Heart Notes (Core Character)

30 Min - 4 Hours•Moderate Volatility (Core)

The heart constructing the main olfactory signature and sillage aura.

Agarwood (Oud)Smoky/ResinousClick to inspect

StyraxSmoky/ResinousClick to inspect

Fir BalsamWoodyClick to inspect

TIER 3 • FIXATIVE FOUNDATION

Base Notes (Drydown & Fixatives)

4 - 24+ Hours•Low Volatility (Base)

Dense molecular fixatives, woods, and resins anchoring the scent to skin.

AmbergrisAmber/OrientalClick to inspect

MuskMuskClick to inspect

MOLECULAR SILLAGE STREAM• 0m → 24h+

Spectral Scent Dispersion

TIER 1 • OPENING PHASE0 min

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OLFACTORY SPECTRUMSensory Balance

Dominant Accords & Character Matrix

Main accords determined by chromatographic composition and volatile oils.

5 Primary Accords

Cumulative Accord DistributionDominant to Subtle

Marine

35%

Dominant Accord

Salty

25%

Strong Body

Oud

20%

Strong Body

Mineral

10%

Supporting Nuance

Woody

10%

Supporting Nuance

THE ENCYCLOPEDIA VERDICTVerified Empirical Wear Tests

The Olfactory Verdict

Objective consensus mapped through chemical volatility metrics and verified collector evaluations.

Longevity & Adhesion≈ 8-11 Hours

Enduring High-Fixation Longevity

Skin Volatility Curve68%

Formula TenacityEau de Parfum

0hTop

4hHeart

8hBase

12h+Fixation

Dense heart-to-base fixatives sustain a rich, steady evolution well past a full workday.

Sillage & Projection1.5 – 2.5 m

Strong (1-2 Meters)

Noticeable ProjectionTier 3 / 4

0.5m1.5m2.5m3m+

Commanding scent trail that gracefully announces your presence without overwhelming.

Profile & CharacterSpectrum

Universal Unisex Accord

Feminine

Unisex

Masculine

Core IdentityMarine • Salty

Versatility Index8.5 / 10

Balanced accords harmonize masculine and feminine facets with equal elegance.

CLIMATIC AFFINITY & TIME CYCLE

When to Wear It?

Seasonal Affinity Distribution

Dominant: Spring

Winter•Cold & Crisp

10%

Spring•Mild & Fresh

35%

Summer•Warm & Sunny

30%

Fall•Cool & Breezy

25%

Time of Day & Chrono Rhythm

Day

Daytime•Office & Sunlight

46%

Night•Evening & Event

26%

24h Round-the-Clock•All-Day Signature

28%

TARGET ENVIRONMENTS & VENUES

Ideal Places & Social Settings

TARGET ENVIRONMENT

TRAVEL & TRIP

Travel, Holiday & Coastal Trips

Captures an uplifting getaway spirit across coastal resorts, holiday promenades, and city sightseeing.

2–3 Sprays96% Fit

WORK & OFFICE

Office, Work & Corporate

Controlled arm’s-length aura ideal for offices, meeting rooms, and shared professional workplaces.

1–2 Sprays93% Fit

CAFÉ & SOCIAL

Café, Brunch & Weekend Hangouts

Relaxed, inviting character tailored for cafés, sunlit terraces, weekend brunches, and casual lounges.

2–3 Sprays90% Fit

DAILY & URBAN

Everyday City & Casual Places

Effortless urban comfort suited for daily errands, shopping avenues, campuses, and street wear.

2–3 Sprays87% Fit

SPECTRAL ANALYSIS & FORMULATIONMolecular Fingerprint

GC-MS Chemical Compounds & Fixatives

Spectrometry-identified aromatic molecules and synthetic fixative captives forming the scent backbone.

Calone

CAS: 28940-11-6

Crisp Atlantic sea spray, ozonic mineral breeze, and translucent marine clarity.

Function: Benchmark marine aroma chemical evoking open-water salinity at trace concentrations.

Ambroxan

CAS: 6790-58-5

Sensual ambergris, radiant salty-skin, dry woods, warm mineral warmth.

Function: Synthesized by Firmenich from sclareol in clary sage; provides supernatural diffusive longevity.

Iso E Super

CAS: 54464-57-2

Velvety, cedar-like, ambergris-sheen, transparent and expanding woody aura.

Function: Synthesized by IFF; forms the heart of modern niche perfumery (e.g. Santal 33, Molecule 01).

Dihydromyrcenol

CAS: 18479-58-8

Icy metallic lime, crisp lavender-tonic freshness, and brisk Mediterranean air.

Function: Signature fresh-fougère molecule revolutionizing masculine and unisex aromatic openings.

Patchoulol

CAS: 5986-55-0

Deep earthy forest floor, dark cocoa-woodiness, and velvety balsamic base tenacity.

Function: Sesquiterpene alcohol defining the longevity and richness of natural Indonesian patchouli oil.

Benzyl Benzoate

Characteristic aroma chemical captive.

ENCYCLOPEDIA SCENT SYNOPSIS & TECHNICAL DEFINITIONVerified Taxonomy

Curated Olfactory Encyclopedia & Laboratory Technical Standard

Tom Ford Oud Minérale is an innovative aquatic-woody fragrance re-released in 2023 in the Signature Collection, fusing the oceanic exhilaration of sea salt and mineral surf with the smoky, resinous depth of rich agarwood.

Fragrance HouseTom FordUnited States • Est. 2005

Nose (Perfumer)Shyamala MaisondieuFrance

ConcentrationEau de Parfum8-11 Hours Longevity

Release & Gender2023 • True UnisexStrong (1-2 Meters) Sillage

PRIMARY AROMA CHEMICALS IDENTIFIED IN FORMULA

ISO 9235 Standard

Calone28940-11-6

Ambroxan6790-58-5

Iso E Super54464-57-2

Dihydromyrcenol18479-58-8

Patchoulol5986-55-0

Benzyl Benzoate

Batch Code History & Reformulations

Documented IFRA reformulations and vintage variation logs.

Originally introduced in Private Blend (2017), relaunched in 2023 in handsome bronze fluted Signature glass.

CURATORIAL FAQ DOSSIERVerified Facts

Key Questions & Curatorial FAQ for Oud Minérale

Direct answers regarding longevity, seasonal pairing, olfactory notes, and formulation batch history for Tom Ford Oud Minérale.

How long does Tom Ford Oud Minérale last, and how is its sillage projection?

Oud Minérale demonstrates an authentic longevity of approximately 8-11 Hours on skin and textiles, projecting with a "Strong (1-2 Meters)" sillage radius.

Which seasons and occasions are ideal for wearing Oud Minérale?

Oud Minérale performs at its peak during Spring & Summer & Autumn & Winter (Travel, Holiday & Coastal Trips, Fine Dining, Restaurant & Rooftop), boasting a curatorial versatility rating of 8.5/10.

What are the signature fragrance notes and olfactory pyramid of Oud Minérale?

Opens with notes of Sea Salt, Sea Notes, Pink Pepper, transitions through Agarwood (Oud), Styrax, Fir Balsam, and grounds into Ambergris, Musk. Driven by Calone, Ambroxan, Iso E Super molecular aroma compounds.