Tom Ford Black Violet is discontinued — the closest scent matches you can still buy

Tom Ford Black Violet, released in 2007, is discontinued and no longer in production. The closest scent matches you can still buy are below.

Tom Ford Black Violet: woody, citrus and violet, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What can I wear instead of Tom Ford Black Violet?

The five closest scent matches — the closest replacements for Tom Ford Black Violet we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity, with the ones still in production first:

  1. Katy Perry Purr — 76% scent match

    Evokes the fruity and floral violet profile of Tom Ford Black Violet, offering a softer and more playful sweetness on the skin.

    It shares its fruity and powdery accords with Tom Ford Black Violet, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 4,295 community ratings.

  2. Van Cleef & Arpels Moonlight Patchouli — 76% scent match

    Explores a similar woody and earthy territory to Tom Ford Black Violet, anchored by rich patchouli and woods.

    It shares its woody, earthy and powdery accords with Tom Ford Black Violet, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 2,432 community ratings.

  3. Carthusia Numero Uno — 76% scent match

    Presents a sophisticated woody and earthy profile that sits in the same family as Tom Ford Black Violet.

    It shares its woody and citrus accords with Tom Ford Black Violet, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 326 community ratings.

  4. Afnan Rare Tiffany — 74% scent match

    A budget-friendly option that captures a fraction of the woody and citrus-flecked darkness found in Tom Ford Black Violet.

    It shares its woody and powdery accords with Tom Ford Black Violet, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 323 community ratings.

  5. Elizabeth and James Nirvana Black — 78% scent match — discontinued

    Brings a rich, woody, and earthy depth reminiscent of Tom Ford Black Violet with a smooth, cozy finish.

    It shares its woody, powdery and violet accords with Tom Ford Black Violet, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 2,171 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Tom Ford Black Violet dupe is cheapest?

Afnan Rare Tiffany, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate).

Which Tom Ford Black Violet dupe lasts longest?

Carthusia Numero Uno, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for Tom Ford Black Violet.

Which Tom Ford Black Violet dupe is closest to the original?

Elizabeth and James Nirvana Black, at 78% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Will a Tom Ford Black Violet dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Carthusia Numero Uno comes closest at 7.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Tom Ford Black Violet notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-10-12.