Fragrance comparison

Dusk vs Tom Ford for Men

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 17 Oct 2026 2,542 ratings analysed

7 wins

Dusk

TUMI

4.2890 votes

Rank #6,678 CitrusOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Tom Ford for Men

Tom Ford

4.062,452 votes

Rank #25,314 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dusk takes 7 of 7 categories.

Dusk
Choose it for a citrus and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tom Ford for Men
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring.

Dusk7/7

Tom Ford for Men0/7

Ratings & consensus: Dusk
Community sentiment: Dusk
Longevity: Dusk
Sillage & projection: Dusk
Value for money: Dusk
Versatility: Dusk
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dusk

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

DuskTUMI

Tom Ford for MenTom Ford

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 90 votes

Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%

4.06/ 5 · 2,452 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerDuskRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

31%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

90 votes

35%Love

48%Like

6%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

2,452 votes

Category winnerDuskMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityDusk

SillageDusk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value38

Category winnerDuskBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

ozonic91%

musky83%

aquatic74%

powdery65%

fresh spicy56%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

fresh69%

tobacco61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

Violet LeafPepper

Base5-7 hrs

MuskAmberVetiver

Top

Lemon Leaf OilGingerMandarin OrangeBergamotBasilViolet Leaf

Heart

Tobacco LeafPepperTunisian Orange BlossomGrapefruit blossom

Base

AmberCedarVetiverOakmossVirginian PatchouliLeatherCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Violet Leaf, Pepper and Amber. Durations are only published for Dusk, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer98

Fall82

Winter29

Day100

Night53

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter59

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDuskMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex12

Women0

Work 38%Casual 36%Date 15%Party 10%

Men89

Unisex10

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,678

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#25,314

PerfumerYves Cassar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDuskHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The lemon hits immediately. TUMI Dusk opens with a bright burst of chilled bergamot and sunny lemon zest that feels like cracking open a frosty can of citrus soda. No harsh alcohol burn here. Within twenty minutes, crisp green violet leaf and cracked black pepper steer the aroma into an airy, ozonic heart that carries…

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Tom Ford for Men starts with a bright, herbal pop of lemon leaf oil and fresh ginger, giving it a clean, classic barbershop opening. As the initial citrus fizz settles, a warm tobacco leaf and pepper accord takes over, adding a dry, spicy texture that keeps it grounded. The base dries down to a quiet combination of ea…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dusk or Tom Ford for Men?

Dusk takes 7 of 7 categories. Dusk is rated 4.28/5 from 90 votes; Tom Ford for Men is rated 4.06/5 from 2,452 votes. Choose Dusk for a citrus and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tom Ford for Men for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Dusk or Tom Ford for Men?

Dusk lasts longest (Dusk 70/100, Tom Ford for Men 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dusk or Tom Ford for Men?

Projection is very close: Dusk 52/100, Tom Ford for Men 51/100 for sillage.

Do Dusk and Tom Ford for Men smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Violet Leaf, Pepper and Amber.

Is Dusk or Tom Ford for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dusk is the stronger pick. For winter, Tom Ford for Men is the stronger pick. Dusk suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dusk and Tom Ford for Men?

Dusk has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Violet Leaf and Pepper, a base of Musk, Amber and Vetiver. Tom Ford for Men has top notes of Lemon Leaf Oil, Ginger, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Tobacco Leaf, Pepper, Tunisian Orange Blossom and Grapefruit blossom, a base of Amber, Cedar, Vetiver and Oakmoss.