Fathom V — BeauFort London
Editorial impression: Cold green stems, pond water and lilies: a florist's refrigerator, in the comparison reviewers reach for most often. Drawn from 36 independent reports across 4 venues. Eau de Parfum (EDP) from BeauFort London.
At a glance
† cited to the sources listed at the foot of this page.
- What it smells like†
- Green, Floral, Earthy, Aquatic & marine, Spicy, Fresh & clean, Woody · Eau de Parfum (EDP). The house lists Juniper, Blackcurrant, Green Leaves.
- Best fit†
- Wearers report reaching for it most often in spring and autumn.
- Performance
- Reported long wear; reported to project strongly. These are wearer reports from 4 venues.
- Current formulation†
- No reformulation record found in the sources reviewed — The separately named Director's Cut is a distinct release and does not show a reformulation of the original EDP, for which no dated bottle pair, comparable batch test or house statement was recorded.
- Evidence
- Drawn from 36 independent reports across 4 venues.
- From the house†
- See it on BeauFort London's site
Scent description (editorial impression; it begins with the sentence under the page title)
Cumin and salt give it a pungent edge, and many report strong, lasting wear.
Drawn from 36 independent reports across 4 venues.
Notes and fragrance details
- House
- BeauFort London
- Top notes
- Juniper, Blackcurrant, Green Leaves, AquaticFathom V — official product page
- Heart notes
- Lily, Jasmine, CuminFathom V — official product page
- Base notes
- Vetiver, Moss, Salt, Atlas CedarFathom V — official product page
- Current formulation
- No reformulation record found in the sources reviewed — The separately named Director's Cut is a distinct release and does not show a reformulation of the original EDP, for which no dated bottle pair, comparable batch test or house statement was recorded.Fathom V — wearer reports on Basenotes
- Concentration
- Eau de Parfum (EDP)
- Category
- Niche
- Scent families (Scentorian)
- Green, Floral, Earthy, Aquatic & marine, Spicy, Fresh & clean, Woody
Sources are linked beside the details they document. We omit details we could not verify. Note lists describe a scent; they are not ingredient lists. House sources most recently read 2026-09-03.
Questions and answers
What does Fathom V smell like?
Cold green stems, pond water and lilies: a florist's refrigerator, in the comparison reviewers reach for most often.
Drawn from 36 independent reports across 4 venues.
What are the notes in Fathom V?
BeauFort London publishes the following note tiers for Fathom V.
- Top notes: Juniper, Blackcurrant, Green Leaves, Aquatic
- Heart notes: Lily, Jasmine, Cumin
- Base notes: Vetiver, Moss, Salt, Atlas Cedar
Notes describe the scent; the ingredient list is on the packaging.
Browse other fragrances by these notes: Cedar, Jasmine, Vetiver.
How long does Fathom V last, and how strong is it?
Reported long wear; reported to project strongly. These are wearer reports from 4 venues.
Twenty-eight of 36 counted reports describe more than seven hours of wear. Several find the green-stem and cumin opening overwhelming, so sampling is useful before buying a bottle.
Your experience may vary with the amount applied, the weather and your skin. How we assess wearer reports.
Has Fathom V been reformulated? Is today's bottle the same as older ones?
We found no published reformulation record for Fathom V in the sources we reviewed.
The separately named Director's Cut is a distinct release and does not show a reformulation of the original EDP, for which no dated bottle pair, comparable batch test or house statement was recorded.
Every fragrance's reformulation verdict, in one list: Reformulation watch.
What does the concentration label on Fathom V mean?
Fathom V is sold as Eau de Parfum (EDP), a label generally used for a higher fragrance concentration than eau de toilette.
No body standardises these labels, so one does not tell you how long a scent lasts or how far it carries, and versions sold under the same name can differ.
What fragrance family is Fathom V?
We file Fathom V under Green, Floral, Earthy, Aquatic & marine, Spicy, Fresh & clean and Woody.
These are Scentorian's browsing categories; BeauFort London may describe it differently. Browse by family.
What season is Fathom V for?
Wearers most often reach for Fathom V in spring and autumn.
Drawn from 1,220 independent reports, all from a single venue. This is one venue's view; our usual minimum is ten reports across two venues.
Browse: Spring fragrances, Autumn fragrances.
How does Scentorian know this about Fathom V?
Each detail on this page links to its source: note lists and published credits come from BeauFort London, and wearer reports come from the venues named in the sources list.
Drawn from 36 independent reports across 4 venues.
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When wearers reach for it
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Fathom V is filed under
Green
Scents of leaves, crushed stems and cut grass, often with a bitter edge.
Floral
Flower notes, from a single rose or jasmine to a mixed bouquet.
Earthy
Scents of soil, moss, patchouli and mushrooms.
Aquatic & marine
Accords that recall water, sea air, salt or wet stone.
Spicy
Spice notes such as cinnamon, cardamom, clove and pepper.
Fresh & clean
Airy, watery or soapy scents associated with a clean character.
Woody
Wood notes such as cedar, sandalwood and oud, as well as woody facets of vetiver.
Sources
- Fathom V — official product page — BeauFort London
- Fathom V — wearer reports on Basenotes — Basenotes, read in aggregate
- Fathom V — wearer reports on Fragrantica — Fragrantica, read in aggregate
- Fathom V — wearer reports on Parfumo — Parfumo, read in aggregate
- Fathom V — wearer reports on Reddit — Reddit, read in aggregate