21
Notes
8
Accords
1
Perfumer
Lipstick Rose
feminine
Created by Ralf Schwieger
Lipstick Rose by Frederic Malle is a Floral fragrance for women. Lipstick Rose was launched in 2000. The nose behind this fragrance is Ralf Schwieger. Top notes are Raspberry, Litchi, Green Notes, Grapefruit, Galbanum, Bergamot and Lemon; middle notes are Iris, Violet, Rose, Heliotrope, Lily of the Valley and Cloves; base notes are Vanilla, Amber, White Musk, Patchouli, Cedar, Moss, Leather and Vetiver.
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Fragrance Notes
Best Season
87%
Win
94%
Spr
39%
Sum
95%
Fall
Day & Night
100%
Day
76%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
User Ratings
3,154 votes
4.07
Love it
1.3k41%
Like it
1.2k38%
OK
2307%
Dislike
38012%
Hate it
441%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 48 community opinions from Reddit
5.5
/ 10 community score
Tom Ford receives polarized opinions from the r/fragrance community, with users acknowledging several excellent fragrances (particularly leather-forward and classic compositions) but criticizing overall inconsistency, chemical undertones in many offerings, and declining quality since 2014. The house is viewed as overpriced compared to niche alternatives, though some remain loyal to their best releases. Personal taste significantly influences perception, with no universal consensus on the brand's merit.
Strengths
- Some standout fragrances with strong performance (Ombre Leather, Tuscan Leather, Beau de Jour)
- Notable leather fragrances that created their own genre
- High-quality bottles and presentation
- Good value options available when discounted
Weaknesses
- Many releases perceived as chemical or harsh in opening/drydown
- Inconsistent quality across large product range with many misses
- Performance and longevity issues on some fragrances
- Overpriced relative to quality compared to niche houses like Guerlain and Malle
Best for
Leather fragrance enthusiastsDesigner fragrance buyers seeking accessibilityThose who enjoy classic fougère scents
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
