Tom Ford: White Musk Collection - Jasmine Musk

This is so much more than a jasmine perfume. This is class, sophistication and glamour encapsulated in a chic flaçon, a symphony in white and gold. This is the royal white flower at it's best. Tom Ford is renowned for his luxurious products, and this is of course no exception. From the it's glittering reveal as you open the embossed white box, Jasmine Musk dazzles in all it's floral grandeur. It's exclusive price tag is easily justified - this is not something you'll smell on anyone else (unless of course you have wealthy friends who are equally perfume-obsessed) - it's unique, unparalleled in quality and style. The fragrance at once captures the imagination with it's tantalising opening of sweet vanilla, labdanum and ylang ylang, eventually warming to that exotic, nectar-like jasmine. The jasmine here is unlike any other I have had the pleasure to smell - pure, heady and reminiscent of warm summer nights in the Mediterranean. Of course, as the scent dries down on the skin, the musk begins to become noticeable - fresh, sophisticated and classy. A number of people seem to question this scents sillage and longevity. For me, both are perfect - it's noticeable enough for people to compliment you on what you are wearing, without clearing the room, and it may announce your presence to the room, without people thinking they've mistakenly walked into a department store fragrance boutique. I was initially unsure as to whether to purchase this or the White Suede (also from Tom Ford's Private Blend White Musk Collection), but finally settled on this one after the sales assistant complimented my wearing of it, saying the way it smelt on me was the best she'd ever smelt it. I left with a fabulous new fragrance and feeling rather pleased with my amazing skin chemistry. I think that is above all one of the most important things with all of Tom Ford's fragrances - don't just test them on a card, try them on the skin, see how they smell on yourself. I think I can honestly say, if you are a jasmine lover, you need this in your life. If you aren't; you just might be after you've tried this!