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How popular isTom Ford?

In September 2026, people searched for Tom Ford by name about 8,460 times in New Zealand, a 13.1% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 6.4% of all New Zealand fragrance brand searches, placing Tom Ford sixth out of 12 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about fragrance brands, Tom Ford appeared in three of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the 12.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Tom Ford is the sixth most searched of 12 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.

  1. Yves Saint LaurentShare of searches 20.1%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
  2. Dior BeautyShare of searches 19%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  3. VersaceShare of searches 15.8%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
  4. GucciShare of searches 14.6%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  5. Tom FordShare of searches 6.4%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd

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Top fragrance brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Tom Ford was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Tom Ford is the third most recommended of the 12.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Dior Beauty1st
  2. Chanel2nd
  3. Tom Ford3rd
  4. Maison Francis Kurkdjian4th
  5. Yves Saint Laurent5th
  6. Versace6th
  7. Jo Malone7th
  8. Rabanne8th
  9. Le Labo9th
  10. Gucci–
  11. +2 more

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Dior Beauty3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Chanel3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Tom Ford3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Jo Malone3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Yves Saint Laurent2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Versace2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Le Labo2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Maison Francis Kurkdjian2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Rabanne1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Gucci0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

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Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.

Which fragrance brands compete with Tom Ford?

Tom Ford against fragrance brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Yves Saint Laurent, Dior Beauty, Versace, Gucci, Chanel, Tom Ford, Jo Malone, Rabanne, Carolina Herrera. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthYves Saint LaurentDior BeautyVersaceGucciChanelTom FordJo MaloneRabanneCarolina HerreraLe LaboMaison Francis KurkdjianViktor&Rolf
Oct 202517.7%16.7%18.4%17.4%11.4%8%4%2.7%1.5%1.1%0.72%0.34%
Nov 202518.7%17.3%18.5%16.7%11.7%6.1%4.6%2.6%1.8%1.1%0.51%0.37%
Dec 202519.5%16.9%17.1%15.2%13.4%5.7%5.2%3.4%1.7%0.98%0.61%0.37%
Jan 202619.3%17.5%16.9%16.6%13.6%6.1%3.5%2.6%1.7%1.1%0.63%0.37%
Feb 202618.2%17.3%16.3%17.3%14.6%5.9%3.7%3.1%1.5%0.99%0.72%0.29%
Mar 202618.2%18%15.9%16.3%14.1%6.2%4.3%2.7%2%1.2%0.67%0.4%
Apr 202618.2%18.2%16.5%17.2%12.8%6%4.1%2.8%2%1.2%0.65%0.27%
May 202616.2%18.6%16.8%16.1%16.8%5.4%3.7%2.4%1.8%1.2%0.55%0.35%
Jun 202617%16.4%13.9%14.4%23.4%5.7%3.1%2.8%1.5%1%0.58%0.26%
Jul 202619.4%18.2%14.8%15.8%14.6%6.4%4%2.9%1.7%1.1%0.51%0.39%
Aug 202618.9%21%15.7%14.1%13.9%6%3.5%3%1.7%1.2%0.53%0.36%
Sep 202620.1%19%15.8%14.6%12.1%6.4%4.4%3.1%2%1.4%0.75%0.29%

  1. 1.Yves Saint Laurent

    20.1%

    Moved from 2nd to 1st. 26.7K estimated branded searches, +3.9% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.

  2. 2.Dior Beauty

    19%

    Moved from 1st to 2nd. 25.2K estimated branded searches, -11.7% vs prior month. Share -2 points.

  3. 3.Versace

    15.8%

    Held 3rd. 20.9K estimated branded searches, -2.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  4. 4.Gucci

    14.6%

    Held 4th. 19.4K estimated branded searches, +0.94% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.

  5. 5.Chanel

    12.1%

    Held 5th. 16K estimated branded searches, -15.2% vs prior month. Share -1.8 points.

  6. 6.Tom Ford

    6.4%

    Held 6th. 8.5K estimated branded searches, +3.3% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.

  7. 7.Jo Malone

    4.4%

    Held 7th. 5.8K estimated branded searches, +21.4% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.

  8. 8.Rabanne

    3.1%

    Held 8th. 4.1K estimated branded searches, +0.49% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

  9. 9.Carolina Herrera

    2%

    Held 9th. 2.7K estimated branded searches, +15.9% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.

  10. 10.Le Labo

    1.4%

    Held 10th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, +18.8% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.

  11. 11.Maison Francis Kurkdjian

    0.75%

    Held 11th. 1K estimated branded searches, +38.9% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.

  12. 12.Viktor&Rolf

    0.29%

    Held 12th. 390 estimated branded searches, -20.4% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.

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How has branded search demand for Tom Ford changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Tom Ford in New Zealand fell from 9.7K to 8.5K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tom Ford’s share of searches among fragrance brands in New Zealand decreased from 8% to 6.4%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tom Ford’s share of searches among fragrance brands in New Zealand peaked at 8% in October 2025 and was lowest at 5.4% in May 2026.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand fragrance brands in September 2026?

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, Yves Saint Laurent overtook Dior Beauty to become the leader among fragrance brands in New Zealand, with 20.1% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Jo Malone gained share of searches among fragrance brands in New Zealand, from 3.5% to 4.4%.

  3. In September 2026, Dior Beauty lost share of searches among fragrance brands in New Zealand, from 21% to 19%.

  4. In September 2026, Chanel lost share of searches among fragrance brands in New Zealand, from 13.9% to 12.1%.

  5. Versace’s share of searches among fragrance brands in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 13.9% to 15.8% in September 2026.

  6. Estimated monthly branded searches for Le Labo in New Zealand rose 46.2% over 12 measured months, from 1.3K to 1.9K in September 2026.

How are Tom Ford’s branded searches counted?

10 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Tom Ford’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.

  • tom ford
  • tom ford cologne
  • tom ford ft
  • tom ford parfum
  • tom ford spectacles
  • tom ford sun
  • tomford
  • tomford cologne
  • tomford oud wood
  • tomford perfume

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does Tom Ford compete?

Tom Ford is ranked in two competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Fragrance brands6th of 126.4%Shown above
Eye shadow brands2nd of 821.1%Show ranking
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