Tom Ford Private Blend: Champaca Absolute

Posted by Nina

on March 31, 2009

I’m partial to simple, even subtle scents, so what caught my attention was the complexity of Tom Ford’s newest addition to his Private Blend collection: Champaca Absolute. This is a spicy, Oriental floral that has many layers that reveal themselves gradually on your skin, which I really enjoyed. Let’s break it down:

Top notes: Takaji wine, cognac, bergamot, davana, Meditteranean broom flower
Heart notes: Phantomia orchid, white violet, night blooming jasmine
Base notes: Vanilla bean, amber, marron glace, sandalwood

For me, the wine and cognac notes didn’t really linger at all, so my first whiff was all spice and floral. As it dried down, what stayed with me was the musky sandalwood and base notes. This scent has an air of mystery and intrigue–even the bottle is a dark glass inspired by perfume apothecary bottles. Run to your nearest Bergdorf or Neiman and smell for yourself!

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