Italian Cypress

Tom Ford's Italian Cypress is a deeply textured, aromatic chypre that captures the essence of a Mediterranean cypress grove with remarkable authenticity. The opening bursts with crisp citrus, mint, and basil, creating a fresh, herbal, and slightly soapy accord that feels both invigorating and precise. As it settles, the dominant cypress note emerges — rich, woody, and smoky — balanced by a warm, earthy base of resin, moss, and dry woods. This is not a translucent green fragrance; it is grounded, masculine, and evolved, with a dry, spicy depth reminiscent of vintage Halston Z-14, Polo Green, or even a refined leather chypre. The fragrance evolves naturally, transforming from vibrant top notes into a dense, warm, and deeply aromatic dry-down that lingers well beyond eight hours, projecting moderately to strongly. Its sillage is consistent, not cloying, and feels elegant rather than overpowering. Many describe it as timeless, a true gentleman's scent tied to the 1970s and '80s aesthetic — refined, unapologetically masculine, and deeply rooted in tradition. It carries a slight cinnamon warmth and a subtle smoked undertone, contributing to its mature, layered character. The experience is not just a fragrance — it's an atmosphere, a memory, a statement of quiet confidence.