Best Fabulous by Tom Ford Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
Fabulous by Tom Ford is a leather fragrance that combines aromatic lavender and clary sage with rich leather and soft almond. The heart is rounded out by creamy vanilla, tonka beans, and orris, layered on a warm base of cashmeran, cedarwood, and amber. This blend results in a sophisticated scent that balances freshness with depth and a subtle gourmand touch. Those seeking a similar style should focus on fragrances that integrate aromatic herbs and leather with warm, creamy undertones.
Lilac Wine by Art Meets Art £91.67
- Key notes:
- cedarwood
- clary sage
- lavender
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
Perfumer: Frank Voelkl translated this captivating and romantic jazz piece with Jeff Buckley's interpretation in mind.
Giardinodiercole by Agatho £254.17
- Key notes:
- black pepper
- cashmeran
- cedarwood
- juniper
- lavender
- patchouli
- Aromagroups:
- spicy
- woody
It is the energy of myth and the elegance of the garden that inspire a refined and vigorous essence.
Bergamot and juniper berries become full-bodied on a carpet of incense, fading into the persistent fascination of oriental wood.
The presence of a marble Hercules in the garden of the perfumer’s house, triumph of courage and immortality, elevates to myth the creations of Agatho and the Giardinodiercole becomes a perfume.
Flight Mode by MINT £141.67
- Key notes:
- gaiac / guaiac wood
- lavender
- leather
- lime
- rum
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- leather
- woody
Perfumer: Kévin Mathys
In this perfume story, the smoky gaiac aroma is gliding across a fresh and boundless ozonic void.
The story is open to interpretation: you can smell the waterproof canvas of the parachute gear in the abstract clean woodiness of the formula; or the air from under the tarpaulin you pull off a glider in its hangar; or think of any scenario involving flying machinery and an unlimited supply of fresh air.
The perfumer wanted to achieve a hazy floating shadow of an aroma, evoking a sensation of endless dark blue space, the calm humming of an engine, and hints of gasoline or machine oil. A worthy heir to the grandpa of all hazy smoky formulas inspired by airplane wings: Guerlain’s Vol de Nuit.
Provence by Nissaba £125.00
- Key notes:
- clary sage
- fougere
- hyssop
- lavender
- pepper
- spearmint
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- woody
A rich, aromatic bouquet with a modern Provençal twist — this contemporary fougère blends spicy, herbal and green notes into a sophisticated accord. The crisp freshness gently gives way to warm, woody depths, creating an evolving scent that lingers with elegance. Featuring ultra-premium “Diva lavender”, this elevated lavender sings out alongside fellow Provençal ingredients — fruity-earthy clary sage and lemony-minty hyssop — to reveal its distinctive character.
Oblivion by Circle of Lim £91.67
- Key notes:
- cedarwood
- lavender
- orris (iris root)
- sandalwood
- yuzu
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- vintage/old school
The tart sweetness of bergamot and yuzu is the pale moon rising over a landscape of aromatic lavender and silky sandalwood. The sharpness of cedarwood begins to subtly assert itself, underscored by a violet echo of orris, inviting you into a realm of serene oblivion.
702 Encens Privé by Bon Parfumeur £45.83
- Key notes:
- cashmeran
- incense
- lavender
- peru balm
- Aromagroups:
- woody
Bon Parfumeur add another tome on their shelf of fresh crisp woody genre.
702 is a mix of rich incense balanced with earthy bitter sweet freshness of lavender.
PS: Bon Parfumeur chose a magnificent quality of lavender from the South of France, produced by IFF-LMR. This supreme olfactory quality makes all the difference.
Mysterious Shadow by SweDoft £91.67
- Key notes:
- lavender
- leather
- patchouli
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- leather
- woody
A pensive outdoors fougère with smoky lavender and bergamot. As if a gentleman applied his morning aftershave, set off on a hunt, and then ended up siting by a campfire absentmindedly listening to the autumn forest.
Tonka Kumaru by Atelier Materi £191.67
- Key notes:
- almond
- barley
- cardamom
- tonka beans
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- woody
Kumaru is the name of the tree that produces the star of this composition: the incredibly expressive tonka bean. This sensual and comforting fragrance is built around this versatile material in all its facets: woody, balsamic, vanillic and almondy, with hints of tobacco and hay. Cardamom, roasted barley and amber add a gourmand texture that shimmers between touchable and lickable. Musks heighten the addictive quality.
Perfumer: Céline Perdriel
Vanilla For Breakfast by French Cowboy £75.00
- Key notes:
- almond
- tonka beans
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
Shaped by French beauty influencer and tech academic Mia Fall (@socharmante), Vanilla for Breakfast is an olfactory confession of her deepest obsession: vanilla. Sweet almond extract, milky and tender, harmonizes with creamy benzoin as not one, not two, not three, but FOUR different vanillas assert themselves. A vanilla tincture lifts first alongside the sweet almond. Vanilla CO2 bridges the top to the heart. Vanilla absolute from Madagascar settles into the heart and base. And finally, a twentyfold concentrated vanilla absolute, the most enveloping of all, stays with you forever. Roasted tonka absolute underscores the message with its toasted depth. Most vanillas take their time. This one wakes up early!
Tonka Lavande by Marie Jeanne £137.50
- Key notes:
- bergamot
- fougere
- lavender
- sage
- tonka beans
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- vintage/old school
- woody
Perfumer: Sidonie Lancesseur
The Materie Premiere collection.
A soft, bitter-sweet tonka and cooling lavender blend. Marie Jeanne’s beautiful vision of a 21st century fougere.
About Fabulous by Tom Ford
- How does Fabulous differ from these similar fragrances?
- Fabulous combines leather with aromatic herbs and gourmand notes like almond and tonka bean, creating a complex balance of fresh, warm, and sweet elements. Many similar fragrances either emphasise the aromatic herbs, the leathery facets, or the gourmand sweetness separately, leading to variations in character and intensity.
- Are these fragrances suitable for both men and women?
- Most fragrances listed share unisex characteristics, blending aromatic, leathery, and gourmand notes that appeal across genders. Personal preference and skin chemistry will influence how each performs on an individual.
- What should I focus on if I like Fabulous’s leather note?
- Look for fragrances that contain leather along with supporting woody or aromatic notes like cedarwood, cashmeran, or lavender. These ingredients help replicate the structured yet soft leathery quality found in Fabulous.









