Soleil Brûlant

A scorching sun over the desert. It smells of golden honey, intense warm amber, and sun-scorched citrus. Opulent and perfect if you want something summery yet incredibly potent. After a while, a thick, dark, golden honey emerges, blended with the sweetness of orange blossom. It isn’t a cloying, candy-like honey; it is a resinous honey—almost metallic and incandescent, searingly hot... like a summer afternoon ☀️... simply wonderful! Sillage: 7/10 Longevity: 7.5/10 Scent: 9/10 Overall: 9/10

To me, this is a more masculine version of Soleil Blanc. The main differences are that it’s more resinous and it comes off more spicy. The biggest difference is in the notes if you would’ve compared the two would be that this one has leather and wood, along with the amber that really peaks through on the nose. You still get a good amount of the white florals, but all in all it’s a more resinous Soleil Blanc. This is a perfect all season all weather fragrance as well. I know others have said that this can be worn in the winter and in the summer and they are not wrong.

Discontinued for no reason

So beautiful. Glad I picked this one up. Radiant solar bomb that just exudes confidence and Summer.

The only comment I have on this fragrance is that it smells like money, such an underrated scent from Tom ford and sticks onto you till washed off. When I think of a luxury beach resort dinner, this is the scent I’d wear.

I wore it a few days ago and put my t-shirt back in the closet without washing it. Today I wore that t-shirt again and I'm absolutely in love with it. Guysss, the goddamn drydown of this liquid is incredibly luxurious and appealing. A delicious orange blossom with a smoky, honeyed, light leathery feel..You definitely need to give it a try. I think I'm never going to wash anything I've sprayed it on again.. including myself.

Haven’t worn this in quite some time I put it on for Mother’s Day and I was blown away and remembered yes I have to wear this more often and it does last forever it is very strong. It’s so strong that I just prayed on my chest and you can still smell it underneath my clothes. Put it on Mother’s Day around noon came home took a shower around 10:30, made amazing love, and I can still smell it on my chest! This is a lovely beast and it reminds me of toasted crème brûlées .

There’s definetly a trick to wearing this scent. I was able to pick this up at a crazy low price. Everyone’s skin is different but my first spray absolutely gave me celery sticks at the start. I was defeated and couldn’t believe this is what they released. A celery top note with beachy suntan lotion beneath. I was disappointed. I let it sit for an hour. As I bought this used, I’m sure whomever had it first had been disappointed and let it sit for a long while. I went back to it and sprayed some more on my opposite arm. This time the celery note was gone. Instead, I got a sweetened wood resin mixed with sun tan lotion. Followed by some jasmine touches coming in and out. A slightly more masculine take on the beach vibe the line was going for. So back to the trick of this perfume. It seems to me that there’s probably a lot of naturals in this, and the resins they’re using don’t play so nicely with being left on the shelf. If you want to turn down the celery, you gotta spray it once in the air, let it sit for a minute, then apply. This one doesn’t play nice for the folks that “just want to smell nice”. This is a perfume for the folks that love the art form. If you’re an old school tom ford fan, grab this while you can and be patient with it. It’s worth it.

The first problem probably is I WANT IT! & Know I’m going after it next even though I probably shouldn’t!!! I tried to be smart & ordered an official boxed sample. & I’m almost nose blind to the sample I received & can hardly smell it…Later on I get wafts of it & a coconut amber version of some of the other Soliel line which other than Soliel De Feu which I’m in love with & Think hits on a man, I’’m not a fan of the rest of the line. This almost feels old or spoiled version of the Soliel line & I like it..But it’s weak & I’m gonna go out on a limb & blame it on my sample I received!! The second. Problem is Why do I want this? Is it because it’s discontinued & another soon to be 1 of a kind like others I have from this house? Yes! & Is it because it’s just so damn good?? No!! This has been discontinued for a while now & they’re almost gone & it’s still dirt cheap & that could very well be because it in-fact sucks! & Even though all signs point straight to that, I will have to order myself this next to either learn the hard way or laugh my ass off & order another one!!

This is a pink pepper bomb and I couldn't be happier about it. I really love that note. The rest are beautifully blended to create an intoxicating scent that forms a sweetened (not sickly) fiery heat that'll warm your heart on the coldest of days. A fellow collector trailed me in public and tried to decipher my perfume as she's, "just fallen in love with it." That day, I layered Soleil Brûlant with Soleil Neige. ❄☀️🔥🤍

I got a great deal on this; absolutely love it, an unsung gem.

Soleil Brûlant is a very strange smelling scent, not the bright summery ordeal I was expecting at all, instead I’m met with something rather pungent and cloying. Tom Ford is known for creating some wacky scents, but this is just simply unpleasant. It opens with this clean, creamy, almost coconut-y thing with soft spicy undertones, but this soon becomes denser and thicker, with something slightly rancid in the background like spoilt milk. I think it’s the orange blossom, I have a history of disagreeing with this note quite often unfortunately. It becomes quite sour in the later stages, it doesn’t smell refreshing or summery but neither does it smell warm and inviting. The more I keep smelling it the more repulsive I find it.

This is an all time gem! It’s been recently discontinued but fragrancenet and Jomashop still has it in stock. One of the most unique and innovative amber fragrances I’ve ever smelled. It’s also very complex, so perhaps that’s why TF gave it the axe. It’s like a honeyed Amber with some solar qualities and a hint of smokiness.

This is how this smells to me: Imagine lying on your chest on a wooden deckchair, on a sandy beach. You are sensing the sun hitting your skin. You can barely smell the faint reminder of the sunscreen you applied hours ago. The smell of your skin is mixed with the smell of the burning golden sand and the sweet, hot wood of the deckchair. It’s intoxicating! I absolutely cannot understand the low rating on this perfume! Is it the price point? Because, even then, I would Choose this over a Byredo any given day.

Finally, a radiant solar beach scent that doesn't resort to overuse of florals, fruits, and especially coconut. Mind you, those notes are certainly in this perfume, but rather than permitted to sing a sickly pop-group three-part harmony at shrieking volumes, they are given nuanced parts that allow the whole to be greater than the sum. In fact, what Soleil Brulant is, actually, is an amber and a very clever one at that. Tart oranges and orange blossom accords are reflected by ingredients of stellar complexity that give this amber it's warm, radiant, bronzed luminescence. Some piquant but mild doses of rainbow pepper and bergamot accent them nicely. Fresh, aromatic olibanum and vetiver, and slightly animalic ambers and leathers at the base give the radiance an expansive and sweeping feeling. Diving a bit deeper into the amber aspect of it: unlike most amber fragrances (these days, rather), Soleil Brulant is quite dry and eliminates the obligatory sweet tonka/vanillic and balsamic aspects that are almost inextricable from modern ambers. There is a sweetness to this fragrance but apparently that comes from the use of black honey - whatever that is - not balsams, labdanum, or vanillics. Again, you can tell, if you didn't read the press release, that there is something pleasantly sweet that isn't of the typical amber ilk, but you likely wouldn't guess honey and most certainly not black honey. But once you pick it up, it becomes impossible to ignore. It becomes pervasive on the palette, but because it's a clever honey accord the sweetness is never sickly or cloying; it's very tasteful and pushes more composted-floral buttons than sugar buttons. This interesting and unusual turn is very fun and uniquely compelling; it keeps you coming back for one more hit after another while you try to guess what's going, while a soothed smile paints your face as you bask in its light and warmth. Also in the dry down, the rarer light, fresh, and radiant qualities of olibanum are nicely accentuated, which gives it an almost mentholated aroma. The olibanum is seamlessly and cleverly overlapped by slightly chemically and very dry castoreum and fresh aromatic vetiver. I think a lot of people will ask themselves "Soleil Blanc or Soleil Brulant" if they are unfamiliar with both and are looking for a summer "beach" scent from TF. They are, after all, sisters in the same line in Tom Ford's Private Collection. I would respectfully and excitedly ask them to dismiss this question entirely because they are completely different perfumes. Soleil Blanc revels in summer, beach side party, coconut suntan lotion, and overpowered fruity cocktails trashiness. It is all about fun, and any seriousness or attempts at good manners or decorum is left at the door. Soleil Blanc is the young and immature sibling, whereas Soleil Brulant is the older, more mature, wealthier and debonair sister that is hell-bent on presenting herself as elegant and decorous while having fun at the beach party; she's there to have fun, but make no misconceptions about the intentionally-picked designer sun-dress she's wearing and the expertly applied makeup because she wants to make an impression and turn a few heads. For that reason, some may find Brulant a little unapproachable and stiff, maybe trying a bit too hard. For me, however, my head and my attention have definitely turned in her direction.

At the opening, you are greeted with citrus and a note I can only describe as burnt honey. While burnt honey isn't an official note, it captures the scent of honey that has been cooked and is turning dark. This note lingers for the first 2-3 minutes before a menthol note joins in. Imagine a light scent reminiscent of Vapor Rub or Tiger Balm. I have to admit, this note caught me off guard, as I wasn't expecting it. The menthol didn't blend well with the other notes and came across as quite sharp. After about 10 minutes, the menthol note starts to fade, allowing the base notes to emerge. In the dry down, the fragrance finally connects with the Soleil line from Tom Ford. You can detect the sunscreen aroma that the Soleil line is known for but with the unique addition of a leather note. Think of it as Soleil Blanc but with the scent of old leather and a hint of light sweetness. As for performance, the perfume projects well for the first three hours and remains on my skin until around the 7th or 8th hour, when it eventually fades away. To be honest, I picked up this bottle because it had been discontinued, and I was drawn to the bottle's striking appearance. In terms of scent, I found it to be okay. It's not unpleasant, but the menthol note could be jarring for some. However, if you let it settle, the dry down aligns with my expectations, and since I enjoy the sunscreen aroma of the Soleil line, I'm satisfied with it. I would say this fragrance is not a safe blind buy. Nevertheless, if you're a fan of the Soleil line, it might be worth trying out, especially since it was discontinued and is currently available at discounters.

This perfumes smells like hot wooden sauna to me. I can smell the heated steaming from the birch.

How can I be the only one that think this smells like Fragrance du Bois PM

Soleil Brûlant is pure sunshine in a bottle. It smells brilliant, clean, spicy and sweet from the very first spritz. Imagine stepping out in your nicest beach clothes, freshly groomed, then diving into the ocean. Your skin carries that salty sea air and radiates the creamy sweetness of a luxe sun-tan lotion in the most irresistible way. My only gripe is that its glow is fleeting—I find myself chasing that warmth with another spritz all too soon. I love how a subtle spicy undercurrent lifts the composition and keeps it from feeling one-dimensional. The moderate silage means it sits close to the skin but leaves a lovely trail as you move through a room. If you’re craving a fragrance that captures sun-drenched skin with elegance, Soleil Brûlant delivers, though you’ll need to reapply to maintain that perfect sun-kissed vibe all day.

A curious offering from Tom Ford, I read the notes of this before trying a sample and wondered if it matched or would compliment anything from the Soleil line, and as I have this to compare to Soleil blanc directly, they’re very much different and uniquely distinct, and yet both serve a fairly similar purpose. I interpret the Soleil line as different forms of memory in the sun, with Soleil blanc being the more youthful and vibrant beachy coconut citrus, the holiday getaway. Soleil neige being a more refined fresh crisp clean offering, and Soleil de feu’s amber sandalwood and benzoin rounding off the line with a woody warmth. All unique in their distinct positions yet still being sister scents in their line. Soleil brulant however is the distinguished one in the lineup. Soleil Brulant is the mysterious cousin who flies in every blue moon, draped in the leather of an animal you can’t name and you’re sure is banned in some country or another, and pops a zyn in to go with her camel cigarette even though she swears she’s cutting down. This is to me, a hot dry dusty sunset encapsulated. Rich and resinous and rebellious and sultry in the most wonderfully unusual way. I don’t get any of the pink pepper, mandarin, or bergamot personally. The Honey blossom only ever so faintly as there is a slight floral something tingling within this, however the star of the show is the dusty woods, the dry resins, and the almost manuka honey like aroma that wafts over after the initial dry spice hit. By no means a sweet or gourmand scent. It’s a gorgeous sensory experience, not worth a full bottles size for the price imo but a sampler should be more than enough to experience this. Definitely not wearable to all and not everyone would be able to pull this off, especially during summer. Overall a very artistic olfactory experience and one definitely worth trying out. I do yearn for the day that Tom Ford frags wont give me instant buyers remorse the minute I buy them, but a man can dream. 7.7/10

This is hands down, my favourite right now. I can't put my finger on it but it reminds me of a perfume a friend had in the early -00's. Super nice, sunscreen, honey, resin. Love it.

Fir me this is immortelle/hay absolue. I am surprised this note is not listed. Reminds me of other immortelle fragrances like Parfums d Empire ( Immortelle Corse or Fougere Bengale).

The smell of an smoking hot woman who lives in a bikini but has never set foot in the ocean.

the honey in this perfume, especially at the drydown, reminds me of my beloved but discontinued GUCCI BY GUCCI...the drydown is gorgeous. im considering buying this coz it comes really close in memory of the OG Gucci by Gucci.

Upon first spray, I find that it’s an unusual fragrance. It’s one of those fragrances where I don’t really pinpoint the notes, like together they become an experience of its own. I don’t mind the scent, but I’m glad I managed to score a tester and I would not go after a full bottle. Especially now that it’s discontinued. I don’t hate it, but it doesn’t have the Tom Ford magic to me. Being familiar with Soleil Blanc, I don’t get the association with Soleil Brulant. They’re definitely not a collection to me – Soleil Brulant strikes me as a year-round type of fragrance, if you like it. Personally, I can see why it’s unisex, but I find it kind of masculine leaning. Projection is good in the beginning, but longevity is kind of pathetic to me. I’m glad to have the tester in my correction, but I’m not blown away.

I like this! This is a sultry, luxurious honeyed amber & leathery neroli scent with a slightly burnt finish. Kinda reminds me of those maple syrup flavored Nature Valley granola bars. I think that the name is perfect, it definitely has a bit of that neroli sunscreen vibe you normally get from Tom Ford's "Soleil" range but it's not as beachy, and it's a lot warmer. It does have a honey note in it but it's not the sugary sweet kind, instead it's dark, caramelized and more hay like, and it has a facet that really reminds me of coffee, even though it's not listed in the note breakdown. If Soleil Blanc is a bright midday sun, then Soleil Brulant is a beautiful, romantic lava red sunset. It's more of an evening scent, it leans a bit dark, slightly sweet and with a bit of heft, I genuinely believe that you could easily pull it off in the summer (as long as it's not TOO hot) because interestingly, instead of becoming a sticky, cloying mess, it just becomes even more sultry and seductive. I'm surprised by the low rating this has, yes, it's outrageously expensive, but for me personally this a very solid release, and if you're okay with Tom Ford prices or if you can find it for a discount then you definitely need to give this beauty a try.

I really like this one. It’s got a masculine edge and the balsamic notes combine beautifully with a prominent orange blossom. I don’t perceive honey but it has an underlying sweetness. It’s woody, resinous, a little peppery and also comes across fresh. It’s not challenging and you really can smell most of the notes listed. It’s apparently meant to represent the smell of the sun beaming off the sand, heating it up and I can see that. Performance is great and I got this for a steal so overall very happy and pleasantly surprised by how much I like it.

I just retested this in the winter and no longer really like it. Now I can detect "that chemical" it's faint but it's there once I get past the wonderful opening. Meh. I like others in the Soleil line better.

What a unique scent! I remember trying this out at a department store in Sydney a while back and recoiling, wondering what would possess anyone to smell like this. I had just sniffed the atomiser and decided it wasn't worth me trying. So, I walked away and went on with my day, but kept getting whiffs of this super interesting, resinous but sweet smell and wondering what it was. Turns out I had got some on my hand when I was smelling the bottle earlier. I kept being drawn into smelling more of it. Just recently I found it on sale and decided to get a bottle and I am so glad I did. The opening is definitely polarising, and I can see how people would write off the scent but give it some time! The honey and amber really develop and give this fragrance the most beautiful soft, warmth that I just love.

Stickily citrus and hot open aired honey blazes in when you open Soleil Brulants window. Go ahead and lose the connection to the others in the Soleil line, they do not help get grips on this. All the relatives coconut is gone, sans the creaminess as well. There is a lot to cover. First, I will put this in my top 10 Tom Fords. Many of his fragrance pitches and jargons are full of words like seduce and sensual, and sure we all have different connections to those things. Brulant actually hits the word “erotic.” Its dense and chewy and I want to tear into it with my teeth. Top notes of pink pepper and mandarin orange are listed and present, but wrap up in an ambery honeycomb texture. It’s a fleeting fresh and never feels crisp. Always tactile and tacky. Time to get weird. The correlation with Crème Brulee is apparent, with a burnt sugar note wafting around. I don’t mean “warmed sugar.” Burnt and blackened when you head into the middle notes. Side note. I am pale and the sun is usually my enemy. It likes to burn me at every opportunity. When I was younger I would combat this with attempting to have a head start on a tan before any kind of beach trip. I would get into tanning beds. (I know… save the speech.) When you enter a tanning bed, there is always a concoction lingering of tanning lotions, sweat, and often burning skin that bombards you. After laying in a bed, this smell clings to your now cooked body. Cooked skin. Soleil Brulant found that burnt skin note and refined it, turning it sweeter and making palatable, and to me, primally attractive. You can’t find that in a note list, and if you track this thought to the dessert Brulant is associated with, you’ve Crème Bruleed yourself. The heat has scorched your skin and summer sun has flambee’d you to a human treat meant to be devoured. That brings me to why I understand this scent has a lot of detractors. There is no way everyone can love the smell of a tanning bed or a ripe ass sunburn. These have pretty negative associations. The burning could also fit a laundry load. A basket of towels you had to dry twice, and over heated them, leaving them that acrid smell of burned and cleanliness. But too bad, I’m sticking with skin. Brulant’s lustiness does calm down and leaves me with a light vanilla and amber with a warm, resinous texture. Still edible, still dripping. Still deliscious.