Tom Ford 'Resort Collection' - return of Neroli Portofino & Mandarino Acqua, Oud Minerale & more...

[slpfrsly]

Tom Ford 'Resort Collection' - return of Neroli Portofino & Mandarino Acqua, Oud Minerale & more...

In yet more chopping and changing to the Tom Ford catalogue of perfumes, it appears so recently-discontinued fragrances are available again.

My interest is focused primarily on Oud Minérale, but there are 6 in total (possibly more to come?):

Neroli Portofino Acqua
Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua
Eau de Soleil Blanc
Oud Minérale
Eau de Vert Boheme
Eau de Jasmin Rouge

A video with more info can be seen here:

By far the most welcome news is the price: although they retain the 'Private Blend' style bottle, they're practically half the price of the original scents. Oud Minerale is on sale for £85 for 50ml and £120 for 100ml. The bottle has also changed to a frosted glass.



What are everyone's thoughts? Good, bad, or indifferent?

As someone who loves/loved Oud Minerale I have to say the re-release is very welcome news. But given the volatility across the world, and the fact Tom Ford as a brand is very happy to discontinue fragrances at short notice, might this simply be a temporary measure to sell the remaining stock of this fragrance, in a slightly different formula and bottle? Is it foolish to assume these fragrances are here to stay?

 

[slpfrsly]

Re: Tom Ford 'Resort Collection' - return of Neroli Portofino & Mandarino Acqua, Oud Minerale & more

This changed was first spotted by ripjean: https://www.basenotes.net/threads/479341-Before-it-s-gone-Oud-Minerale/page2

 

[Kaern]

Re: Tom Ford 'Resort Collection' - return of Neroli Portofino & Mandarino Acqua, Oud Minerale & more

I think I paid £85 for 50ml of Tobacco Vanille in 2007. It should be called the Tom Ford 'Renaissance' line.

For me, it's a positive move -- it would be nice to think more of the Private Blend being moved across.

I'd be happy to purchase 3 or 4 at these prices.

 

[Melbourne21]

Re: Tom Ford 'Resort Collection' - return of Neroli Portofino & Mandarino Acqua, Oud Minerale & more

Tom's bringing the wrong ones back!

LoL

Love Oud Minerale and glad to have a new 100ml bottle of it, but would love to see some of his earlier fragrances become available again.

 

[rum]

Re: Tom Ford 'Resort Collection' - return of Neroli Portofino & Mandarino Acqua, Oud Minerale & more

Once members have had a chance to sample, please do post back with your thoughts on how they all smell compared to their original versions.

 

[ThVH]

Re: Tom Ford 'Resort Collection' - return of Neroli Portofino & Mandarino Acqua, Oud Minerale & more

I‘m glad Mandarino Acqua stays with us. I think it is marvelous.

 

[HFMIII]

Re: Tom Ford 'Resort Collection' - return of Neroli Portofino & Mandarino Acqua, Oud Minerale & more

Already a thread on this:

https://www.basenotes.net/threads/487415-Tom-Ford-Resort-collection-ULTA-Any-idea

 

[Danny Mitchell]

Re: Tom Ford 'Resort Collection' - return of Neroli Portofino & Mandarino Acqua, Oud Minerale & more

I'm definitely going after the Oud Minerale......as long as it's the same as the PB version.

 

[hednic]

Re: Tom Ford 'Resort Collection' - return of Neroli Portofino & Mandarino Acqua, Oud Minerale & more

Already a thread on this:

https://www.basenotes.net/threads/487415-Tom-Ford-Resort-collection-ULTA-Any-idea

I thought I had remembered reading about this.

 

[Ken_Russell]

Re: Tom Ford 'Resort Collection' - return of Neroli Portofino & Mandarino Acqua, Oud Minerale & more

Thank you for the news, happening to like both Neroli Portofino and some of the TF scents outside of the Neroli Portofino line, but still (re) released within this collection/catalog

 

[Emanuel76]

Re: Tom Ford 'Resort Collection' - return of Neroli Portofino & Mandarino Acqua, Oud Minerale & more

I'd definitely test Sahara Noir if they consider reviving it.

 

[rollzst]

Re: Tom Ford 'Resort Collection' - return of Neroli Portofino & Mandarino Acqua, Oud Minerale & more

It will be weaker for sure

I'm definitely going after the Oud Minerale......as long as it's the same as the PB version.

 

[The Cologne Cabinet]

Re: Tom Ford 'Resort Collection' - return of Neroli Portofino & Mandarino Acqua, Oud Minerale & more

Cheaper ....and weaker. Not necessarily a bad thing, but to be expected as the line moves into mainstream designer territory.

 

[Twilight99]

Re: Tom Ford 'Resort Collection' - return of Neroli Portofino & Mandarino Acqua, Oud Minerale & more

Thanks for the information. I love the look of the bottles together.

 

[slpfrsly]

Re: Tom Ford 'Resort Collection' - return of Neroli Portofino & Mandarino Acqua, Oud Minerale & more



Oud Minerale is now for sale on the Tom Ford website as part of the signature collection.

I'm so happy about this, really looking forward to trying it. Might just go ahead and buy a bottle - £120 isn't extortionate, all things considered.

 

[slpfrsly]

Re: Tom Ford 'Resort Collection' - return of Neroli Portofino & Mandarino Acqua, Oud Minerale & more

I think I paid £85 for 50ml of Tobacco Vanille in 2007. It should be called the Tom Ford 'Renaissance' line.

For me, it's a positive move -- it would be nice to think more of the Private Blend being moved across.

I'd be happy to purchase 3 or 4 at these prices.

Haha. Although, £85 back in 2007 would be probably close to £150 in today's money when it comes to beauty products. The leap in the price of goods from 2007 to early 2009 was huge, I remember looking to buy a guitar for around £280 in early 2008 and by the time I bought it later that year, it was over £400.

It's also fun going back and reading perfume reviews on this site from the early to mid 2000s. It gives an insight in to what was deemed 'acceptable' to charge for a fragrance. Let's just say it seems like it was a lot lower than people are happy paying today...!

Tom's bringing the wrong ones back!

LoL

Love Oud Minerale and glad to have a new 100ml bottle of it, but would love to see some of his earlier fragrances become available again.

Have you bought the re-release of Oud Minerale, or is it the old version? I can definitely see some resentment from people buying the Private Blend for £300ish, only to see it re-released for less than half that amount months later.

I can't see any older fragrances making their way back, other than in the 'Reserve Collection', sadly.

Once members have had a chance to sample, please do post back with your thoughts on how they all smell compared to their original versions.

Definitely, will do. I'm not particularly interested in the rest of the line but I'll update with any changes to Oud Minerale.

I‘m glad Mandarino Acqua stays with us. I think it is marvelous.

Agreed. I prefer this to Neroli Portofino. It suffers a little in the world of fresh citric scents given how it abides by Tom Ford's mantra of big, brash, bold synthetic smells, but it's a nice scent in the grand scheme of things and a decent freshie for the price.

Already a thread on this:

https://www.basenotes.net/threads/487415-Tom-Ford-Resort-collection-ULTA-Any-idea

Ah, apologies, didn't see it. No problem having a second though as these fragrances are being sold outside Ulta/the USA as well.

I'm definitely going after the Oud Minerale......as long as it's the same as the PB version.

I doubt it'll be identical but that might not be a bad thing. I've grown to prefer the signature version of Beau de Jour, it feels like a better blend without the plastic smell of the Private Blend DNA. It's a bit like trying to choose your preference, I suppose - the signature line gives me an impression of hairspray in the opening, while the PB has a rubbery-floral-plastic in the base. Personally, I prefer the former over the latter, particularly when it comes to wearability.

Basically, I suppose what I'm saying is, I'm hopeful that this re-release actually improves upon the scent. It wouldn't hurt to take the edge off it ever so slightly but hopefully it hasn't been butchered. I'm wearing the PB Oud Minerale now and that sharp, almost caustic smell is definitely part of the appeal - particularly from a distance. This scent has the same 'sillage effect' as Dior Sauvage does - it's weird up close, but fantastic in the air.

 

[slpfrsly]

Re: Tom Ford 'Resort Collection' - return of Neroli Portofino & Mandarino Acqua, Oud Minerale & more

Thank you for the news, happening to like both Neroli Portofino and some of the TF scents outside of the Neroli Portofino line, but still (re) released within this collection/catalog

No problem, it's great news for fans of the Neroli Portofino line. The Acquas were some of the best value scents they make outside the traditional 'signature' fragrances in the old style bottles.

I'd definitely test Sahara Noir if they consider reviving it.

I can't see that happening, unfortunately. I think Tom Ford actually replaced the Sahara Noir template with Tobacco Oud and the Intense version, which develops on the Amber Absolute/Sahara Noir theme. It wouldn't go amiss to have another 'true' incense/amber in the line, though. Unfortunately, I find all of them quite hard to wear, including Sahara Noir.

Cheaper ....and weaker. Not necessarily a bad thing, but to be expected as the line moves into mainstream designer territory.

Agreed.

 

[slpfrsly]

Re: Tom Ford 'Resort Collection' - return of Neroli Portofino & Mandarino Acqua, Oud Minerale & more

Wondering if anyone has been able to try any of these re-releases yet?

 

[Brian5701]

Re: Tom Ford 'Resort Collection' - return of Neroli Portofino & Mandarino Acqua, Oud Minerale & more

Wondering if anyone has been able to try any of these re-releases yet?

The Ulta website says they will be available in store April 24. Hopefully they will be at my local store then. Their website has pretty positive reviews for the Jasmin Rouge, not so much for the Vert Boheme. I'm considering grabbing the Mandarino if there's some sort of discount.

 

[slpfrsly]

Re: Tom Ford 'Resort Collection' - return of Neroli Portofino & Mandarino Acqua, Oud Minerale & more

The Ulta website says they will be available in store April 24. Hopefully they will be at my local store then. Their website has pretty positive reviews for the Jasmin Rouge, not so much for the Vert Boheme. I'm considering grabbing the Mandarino if there's some sort of discount.

Oud Minerale is available on the Tom Ford website in the UK and has been for a while. These aren't just for sale in the US/Ulta.

https://www.tomford.co.uk/oud-minerale/8806611077.html

Have you checked the Tom Ford website?

 

[slpfrsly]

Re: Tom Ford 'Resort Collection' - return of Neroli Portofino & Mandarino Acqua, Oud Minerale & more

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Oud Minerale is now for sale on the Tom Ford website as part of the signature collection.

I'm so happy about this, really looking forward to trying it. Might just go ahead and buy a bottle - £120 isn't extortionate, all things considered.

Bumping this in case people didn't actually see it!

 

[Brian5701]

Re: Tom Ford 'Resort Collection' - return of Neroli Portofino & Mandarino Acqua, Oud Minerale & more

Oud Minerale is available on the Tom Ford website in the UK and has been for a while. These aren't just for sale in the US/Ulta.

https://www.tomford.co.uk/oud-minerale/8806611077.html

Have you checked the Tom Ford website?

Hmmm...the US website has the new Jasmin Rouge and Portofino Acqua. Maybe they're sold out of the others. I didn't see Oud Minerale.

 

[Brooks Otterlake]

Re: Tom Ford 'Resort Collection' - return of Neroli Portofino & Mandarino Acqua, Oud Minerale & more

I'm wearing the Ulta version of Oud Minerale. It's probably just my memory playing tricks on me, but this isn't the Oud Minerale I remember. The seaweed seemed more prominent in my memory.

Anyway, this is quite wearable, a version of Sydney Rock Pool minus the skin and sunscreen accords.

 

[slpfrsly]

Re: Tom Ford 'Resort Collection' - return of Neroli Portofino & Mandarino Acqua, Oud Minerale & more

I'm wearing the Ulta version of Oud Minerale. It's probably just my memory playing tricks on me, but this isn't the Oud Minerale I remember. The seaweed seemed more prominent in my memory.

Anyway, this is quite wearable, a version of Sydney Rock Pool minus the skin and sunscreen accords.

It's important to reiterate that this line of scents isn't an 'Ulta' exclusive line of fragrances. They were for sale in the UK as well and are now for sale directly from Tom Ford.

I'm not surprised it's slightly different. Hopefully it's not massively weaker or has cauterised the bracing quality. I've been wearing the last of the decant I took from my bottle and I'm not sure if it's turned slightly, it probably has, but it's still a great scent. I forgot how much I loved it so I might just go ahead and buy a bottle directly from Tom Ford instead of waiting for them to start hitting ebay.

 

[ripjean]

Re: Tom Ford 'Resort Collection' - return of Neroli Portofino & Mandarino Acqua, Oud Minerale & more

I have given the new version of Oud Minerale a couple of wears now. First time I wore it, I asked my partner to smell it directly on my skin and she really did not like it. As I walked away, she said that the smell in the air was far far better and she really liked it. I also sprayed it in a room and shut the door - went in an hour later and the smell was amazing - it loses the seaweed smell in the air and does smell like a denser version of ADG Profumo (to my nose). I can see myself wearing it regularly in summer and it does have good lasting power. At £90 for 100ml, it was a decent deal.

Never tried the original version of Oud Minerale, so I can't compare the two.

 

[slpfrsly]

Re: Tom Ford 'Resort Collection' - return of Neroli Portofino & Mandarino Acqua, Oud Minerale & more

Your description of Oud Minerale as better in the air than up close is spot on. That describes the fragrance to a T - at least, the Private Blend version. I'm hoping it's as close to the original as possible but Brooks' assessment is slightly worrying.

 

[slpfrsly]

Re: Tom Ford 'Resort Collection' - return of Neroli Portofino & Mandarino Acqua, Oud Minerale & more

Hmmm...the US website has the new Jasmin Rouge and Portofino Acqua. Maybe they're sold out of the others. I didn't see Oud Minerale.

It says 'Exclusive' on the Tom Ford website, so the Resort Collection is possibly being offered in specific countries for the time being?

 

[slpfrsly]

Re: Tom Ford 'Resort Collection' - return of Neroli Portofino & Mandarino Acqua, Oud Minerale & more

I revisited my sample of Mandarino Acqua as well - the last few sprays to finish off the decant in fact.

It's not bad but I wouldn't buy a full bottle. The synthetic quality of TF fragrances doesn't really work for the fresh scents - there's too much 'plastic' or 'fake' smell to it. Performance is good though, a solid 4-5 hours with decent projection, and perhaps the whole concept is to smell better in the air than up close. I had a similar feeling with Neroli Portofino Acqua as well. Costa Azzurra is good though, that plastic/synthetic quality fits the scent quite well, and it ends up smelling like a more distinct, less common Profumo Gio by Armani. I haven't tried the signature version to see what's changed but I assume not very much.

I'm not interested in the rest of the Resort Collection. It looks like it veers more towards the feminine customer.

 

[rum]

Re: Tom Ford 'Resort Collection' - return of Neroli Portofino & Mandarino Acqua, Oud Minerale & more

Your description of Oud Minerale as better in the air than up close is spot on. That describes the fragrance to a T - at least, the Private Blend version. I'm hoping it's as close to the original as possible but Brooks' assessment is slightly worrying.

Recently managed to get hold of a sample of the Private Blend Oud Minerale and I also agree with the 'better in the air' assessment. Up close it's hard to like this at all. It's definitely not an authentic 'oud' note, but then again I am not an oud fan, so what do I know :huh:

I've seen the new signature Costa Azzurra compared to Oud Minerale. I don't get the link between the two at all. I've done a side by side and other than a common cashmeran note (CA has boat loads in the dry down; OM has a tiny amount), I can't see any connection.

I'd still like to try the Resort Collection version though.

 

[slpfrsly]

Re: Tom Ford 'Resort Collection' - return of Neroli Portofino & Mandarino Acqua, Oud Minerale & more

I have a Resort Oud Minerale on the way. I caved and paid £120 for it. :lipsrsealed:

 

[alexmate]

Re: Tom Ford 'Resort Collection' - return of Neroli Portofino & Mandarino Acqua, Oud Minerale & more

I'd definitely test Sahara Noir if they consider reviving it.

This Violet Blond and Plum Japonais.

 

[ripjean]

Re: Tom Ford 'Resort Collection' - return of Neroli Portofino & Mandarino Acqua, Oud Minerale & more

I have a Resort Oud Minerale on the way. I caved and paid £120 for it. :lipsrsealed:

Interested to know if the is major difference between new and old!

 

[Beck]

Re: Tom Ford 'Resort Collection' - return of Neroli Portofino & Mandarino Acqua, Oud Minerale & more

Tom's bringing the wrong ones back!

LOL. This!

 

[ripjean]

Re: Tom Ford 'Resort Collection' - return of Neroli Portofino & Mandarino Acqua, Oud Minerale & more

I have a Resort Oud Minerale on the way. I caved and paid £120 for it. :lipsrsealed:

Have you had a chance to compare new to old yet? Much difference?

 

[Beck]

Re: Tom Ford 'Resort Collection' - return of Neroli Portofino & Mandarino Acqua, Oud Minerale & more

The perfumers could at least reveal the formula of some discontinued gems, like what was done with Amber Absolute.

 

[slpfrsly]

Re: Tom Ford 'Resort Collection' - return of Neroli Portofino & Mandarino Acqua, Oud Minerale & more

Have you had a chance to compare new to old yet? Much difference?

It only arrived yesterday in actual fact but I'm keeping it in quarantine. It's probably pointless by now but it's a habit I started a year ago and I'm just playing it safe. I'll definitely update when I've tried it.

This is a decent video on not just Oud Minerale but the TF brand in general. It might be interesting to watch.

 

[slpfrsly]

Re: Tom Ford 'Resort Collection' - return of Neroli Portofino & Mandarino Acqua, Oud Minerale & more

Oh and this is a video where I receive some unexpected screen time...haha

 

[Brian5701]

Re: Tom Ford 'Resort Collection' - return of Neroli Portofino & Mandarino Acqua, Oud Minerale & more

My order of NP Acqua and Eau de Jasmin Rouge arrived. NP Acqua is a repurchase for me. EdJR is very close to the original. On first wearing, I would say it skips the spicy opening of the original and goes straight to the wonderful jasmine drydown. I think it's a decent value. Some reviewers have said it's very citrusy and "where's the jasmine?", but I it's all jasmine to me. I don't get citrus at all frankly.

 

[slpfrsly]

Re: Tom Ford 'Resort Collection' - return of Neroli Portofino & Mandarino Acqua, Oud Minerale & more

First try of the Resort/new version of Oud Minerale on paper.

Very similar to the original to my nose. It's good. Some differences though, definitely. Feels a bit lighter, fresher. Hard to say much more than that as I feel my nostrils are fairly frazzled.

A better review/ first impression will come when I give it a full dissection on skin!

 

[philosophe]

Re: Tom Ford 'Resort Collection' - return of Neroli Portofino & Mandarino Acqua, Oud Minerale & more

I have a bottle of the new Oud Minerale on the way as well as the dregs of a decant of the PB version, so I will try to compare them when I get it. I hope it's the same, as OM is one of my favorites.