Tom Ford Lys Fumé (Private Blend, 2012): Spiced Lily, Rum & Resin

A standout of Tom Ford’s Jardin Noir quartet (with Café Rose, Jonquille de Nuit, Ombre de Hyacinth), Lys Fumé reimagines lily as sultry and shadowed spiced up top, narcotic in the heart, and smoldering with resins in the base. Launched in 2012.

Fragrance Notes

Top: Nutmeg, Turmeric, Pink Pepper, Italian Mandarin
Heart: White Lily, Ylang-Ylang, Rum, Artemisia
Base: Madagascar Vanilla, Oak, Labdanum, Styrax

Community and retailer listings are consistent on this pyramid; some add that the rum facet and resins give a warm, oriental tilt.

What It Smells Like

A quick crackle of peppery spice and citrus heat (nutmeg/turmeric/mandarin) leads into the star: white lily lush and slightly indolic enriched with ylang-ylang and a boozy rum shimmer. The dry-down turns ambery-resinous with labdanum, styrax, vanilla and a touch of oak, giving a smoked-petal feel.

Who Is It For?

For lovers of floral orientals who want lily with attitude spicy, warm, and a bit nocturnal rather than dewy and innocent. Unisex by design.

When to Wear

Best in autumn/winter and evenings; the rum-resin base blooms in cooler air and dressier settings.

Status & Availability

Frequently reported as discontinued/vaulted, so expect limited, boutique or grey-market availability. (Not an official current listing.)

Why You’ll Love It

• Smoked-petal lily: A rare take that’s spicy and sensual, not fresh-cut.

• Boozy glow:Rum adds warmth without turning sugary.

• Textured resins:Labdanum & styrax create a sophisticated, lasting trail.

References

• Fragrantica Lys Fumé: launch year & full note pyramid.

• Parfumo Lys Fumé: release (2012), line context, community facts.

• Jardin Noir announcement (trade press): collection overview.

• Discontinuation chatter / vaulted listings: Basenotes thread; retailer archives.