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Metallique

2019Men

vanilla up front, then aldehydic, settling into powdery.

Metallique by Tom Ford is a Floral Aldehyde fragrance for women. Metallique was launched in 2019. Top notes are Aldehydes, Pink Pepper and Bergamot; middle notes are Heliotrope, Hawthorn and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Vanilla, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Peru Balsam and Sandalwood.

vanilla aldehydic powdery floral

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Aldehydes, Pink Pepper, Bergamot
Heart· 2–4h
Heliotrope, Hawthorn, Lily-of-the-Valley
Drydown· 6h+
Vanilla, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Peru Balsam, Sandalwood

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

76%

64%

56%

45%

43%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachClose

Fall32%Winter28%Spring25%Summer15%Day62%Night38%Wears unisex42%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best vanilla under $50 — Sweet accords need price-tier picks with honest drydown notes.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Metallique smell like?

vanilla up front, then aldehydic, settling into powdery. Dominant accords: vanilla, aldehydic, powdery.

What notes are in Metallique?

Top: Aldehydes, Pink Pepper, Bergamot. Heart: Heliotrope, Hawthorn, Lily-of-the-Valley. Base: Vanilla, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Peru Balsam, Sandalwood.

How long does Metallique last?

Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Metallique loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is Metallique best for?

Fall is the top pick (32%). Winter is second at 28%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Metallique?

Day wear leads at 62%. Night is a secondary pick at 38%.

Is Metallique for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 42% read it as unisex. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.