Tom Ford Tuscan Leather fragrance split €55/30ml. Updated 13/3 post 19 - second split

Hi all,

I’m considering running a fragrance ‘split’ to allow TGC members a chance to own a high end fragrance that would be unaffordable to most at a more pocket friendly price. The fragrance I think would be best suited to TGC is Tom Ford’s Private Blend Tuscan Leather. This is very well regarded and probably the most popular of the Private Blend line. As its name suggests, this is very much a LEATHER fragrance (with a hint of raspberry!) and, while it’s marketed as unisex, would generally be regarded as strongly masculine. It’s Eau de Parfum strength so a little goes a long way! You can read more here.

To the best of my knowledge, it is only retailed in Ireland by Brown Thomas, who charge an eye watering €188 for a 50ml bottle (€376/100ml). The Loop airport shops charge ~€150 for others in the same line but don’t seem to be stocking Tuscan Leather at the moment. While the final figure is subject to confirmation, I expect to be able to offer 30ml splits for €55 - €60 approx (not more than about 10% out either way, and hopefully at the lower end of the scale). This works out at approx. €166 - €200 per 100ml, so a considerable saving on the retail price and a chance to ‘take a chance’ on a niche fragrance at a department store price!

Thanks to the mods for letting me post this!


So, what happens?
If there is sufficient interest, I will buy a large decanter bottle of Tuscan Leather and split the fragrance into eight 30ml portions (+ 10ml for spillages just in case!), each costing approximately €55 - €60 and send it to those who sign up.

What’s the story with payment?
Full payment must be paid in advance – I can’t take the risk of being stuck with an enormous bottle of fragrance costing several hundred! Payment would be via Paypal or direct bank transfer.

What’s the story with shipping?
Additional to purchase price. Ireland / UK only, at cost. I will send by An Post registered mail or parcel post etc – I’m not sure of cost yet but don’t imagine it would be more than €10 - €15 in Ireland. Collection welcome in Cork.

What will I get?
The TL juice in a 30ml glass bottle with atomiser spray – for a lot less than it normally costs.

What do you (Padraig Mor) get from it?
Same as you – a chance to try a luxury fragrance at a price I couldn’t normally afford; I will make no money out of it but it will let me know if I can do this and give me some supplies to do future splits if there's interest.

Great Idea! Will you do it again? How about fragrance XX or YY?
I’d be very interested in doing it again if all goes well and everyone is happy.

Bit rich for my blood. How about 10ml splits for €25?
If it happens, this will be my first time doing this and I want to make things relatively easy so am limiting it to the 8 x 30ml splits on this occasion. If all goes well, I would be open to other sizes on future splits.

Do we have any guarantee that you won’t run off with our money?
Not really I guess, but I won’t (I’m sure there’s easier ways to scam people)! I’m a long time Boards user and contributor. If you prefer, you can pay via Paypal’s commercial payment method although the price would rise to take account of the fees involved (~4% I think).

What’s the timeline on all this?
If all places are taken, I will ask for payment from everyone. When everyone has paid I will order the bottles, atomisers, packaging, etc and reserve the fragrance at an airport I will be travelling through on 30th March. Splits will be done and posted ASAP after this – I don’t really see it going beyond Easter, probably earlier depending on how long it takes the bottles to arrive. Note the split at this price is only possible due to a current offer at that airport (at which price I can reserve now) – I do not know if or when the price will change - it could rise tomorrow. In other words, get your name down fast if interested!

What happens if not enough people sign up?
Nothing! I collect no money and buy no juice.

What happens if someone signs up and doesn’t pay?
They ruin it for everyone! I won’t buy until everyone has paid. In the event of sufficient interest, I will run a ‘reserve’ list.

What happens if you drop the bottle and it smashes?
You get your money back and I cry (and have a house smelling of leather for a long time)!

Are you technically able to do this? Can you decant it all properly?
I have 20 years lab experience and access to full lab facilities. I often work with much smaller volumes!

Are you going to water it down?
No, you will receive 100% genuine, unadulterated fragrance.

I’ve got another query
Just ask below.

How do I sign up?
Copy the list below, and add your name! Try to avoid copying the whole post please.

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