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Reserve Collection Italian Cypress

Reserve Collection: Italian Cypress by Tom Ford is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men

The Quick Read

Warmly received so far — a woody, aromatic composition with a fresh spicy undertone. Voted best for spring and fall wear — and genuinely unisex.

mediterranean freshnesswooden warmthnatural elegancegrounded confidencefresh aromatic
4.45· 82 Ratings
Created byCarlos Benaïm
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Longevity
8.2
Sillage
6.5
Best Time
🌙Night67%
Seasons
🍂 ❄️Fall/Winter
The Story

Reserve Collection Italian Cypress by Tom Ford was launched in 2019 and is a Woody Aromatic fragrance crafted by perfumer Carlos Benaïm. The composition opens with bright, fresh citrus notes that give way to an aromatic heart of cypress and green accords, creating a sense of the Mediterranean landscape. The base layers in woody and spicy elements, grounding the scent with a warm, earthy depth. This fragrance captures the essence of Italian cypress trees, evoking a sense of lasting elegance and natural beauty.

Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

Main Accords

When to Wear

🌸
Spring
☀️
Summer
🍂
Fall
❄️
Winter
🌤️
Day
🌙
Night

Who Wears It

Masculine40%
Unisex40%
Feminine20%
Performance

How It Wears

Longevity
Very Weak2.2k
Weak800
Moderate6.6k
Long16.0k
Eternal5.1k
Sillage
Intimate1.8k
Moderate7.4k
Strong16.0k
Enormous6.9k

Application Tips

Apply one or two sprays to the pulse points — this fragrance blooms gradually over time. The citrus top notes are bright but fleeting, so the woody base will carry you through the day. It's best for a warm afternoon when its fresh-spicy character shines.

03 · The Nose

Carlos Benaïm

Founding perfumer · 189 fragrances · b. 1949 · Moroccan-French

Carlos Benaïm portrait
The best fragrances are the ones that feel like they've always existed.

Carlos Benaïm is a master perfumer at IFF whose name may not be widely recognized outside the industry, yet his creations have shaped the olfactory landscape of the past four decades. Born in Tangier and raised between Morocco and Paris, he brings a multicultural sensibility to his work. He is the co-creator of iconic fragrances including Ralph Lauren Polo, Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue, and numerous compositions for Dior and YSL. Benaïm is revered within the trade as a perfumer's perfumer — technically flawless, endlessly creative.

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About the Brand

Tom Ford

Modern luxury with unapologetic confidence

Tom Ford's fragrance line embodies contemporary glamour and sensuality. Known for rich, bold compositions that challenge conventional boundaries, the brand delivers both wearable signatures and daring Private Blend creations.

Founded: 2006
Origin: USA
Category: Designer

Designer Tom Ford

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04 · Dossier

Edited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

The sun-soaked hillsides where cypress trees stand tall against the azure sky, their scent mingling with the crisp air and the earth below.

Fig. 01 — Reserve Collection Italian Cypress, Tom Ford

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06 · The Room

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