Fougère d’Argent

Fougère d'Argent by Tom Ford is a modern take on the classic fougère, released in 2018 and composed by Olivier Gillotin and Linda Song. It is worn by anyone. People describe it as spicy, woody, resinous, aromatic and citrus in equal measure, so it is a balanced, dry scent rather than one that leans sweet or fresh.

Mandarin orange, ginger and lavender open it: the citrus is bright, the ginger brings a cool, peppery heat, and the lavender provides the clean, herbal backbone the fougère style depends on. The heart is darker and drier, with labdanum adding a warm, leathery resin and akigalawood a peppery, woody depth. Coumarin in the base gives the soft, hay-like sweetness that traditionally closes a fougère.

Nearly half of wearers find it long lasting, with a third reporting moderate longevity; sillage is moderate for most. It is voted for autumn first and spring second, and slightly more for day than night, which makes it a polished, year-round scent for someone who likes a barbershop style with more depth.

Fougère d’Argent — unisex fragrance by Tom Ford (released 2018). Top notes: Lavender, Ginger, Mandarin Orange. Heart notes: Akigalawood, Labdanum. Base notes: Coumarin. — Parfica open fragrance database