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Burnt up the last of my Beach Walk yesterday and wanted something in a similar tone. After some research I came across Soilel Blanc. First off, this is the lighter, airier take on Tom Ford’s iconic Soleil Blanc line, launched in 2018, and like many of his private blend spin-offs, no single perfumer is officially credited, but it carries all the polish you’d expect. Where the original EDP is rich and indulgent, this was made to capture that quiet luxury of a bright, breezy summer day, sun on skin, soft light, and that clean, expensive warmth that never shouts. It’s built as a fresh citrus-floral, but it’s got that signature Ford refinement that stops it from feeling generic or cheap. Think of this as Beach Walks older sibling. The opening hits you with bright, zesty bergamot and bitter orange, sharp and crisp, it feels like stepping out into morning sunlight. That quickly softens into a gentle heart of ylang-ylang and subtle coconut, but don’t expect the thick tropical sweetness you get in Beach Walk – here it’s light, creamy, and almost powdery, like the scent of high-end sunscreen on warm skin rather than a sugary cocktail. As it dries down, you get soft jasmine, clean amber, and a whisper of musk, smooth, warm, and incredibly well balanced, with none of the heavy resins or vanilla that weigh down so many other warm-weather scents. Performance is solid for an edt. I get 5 hours on skin, with gentle projection for the first couple of hours before it settles into a nice close scent bubble. It’s not a beast by any stretch, but it never turns cloying or stale in heat, which is what matters most. Yes, it’s Tom Ford so you pay for the name and the presentation – but if you want something that feels effortlessly polished, fits every summer occasion, and captures that quiet sunny luxury perfectly, it earns its place. It’s not the loudest or longest-lasting, but it’s easily one of the most elegant warm-weather scents out there. Its exactly what I've been looking for lately