Tom Ford Sugar Dune (01) Nail Lacquer ($32.00 for 0.34 fl. oz.) is a slightly cool-toned, light beige with a cream finish. This went on rather streakily on the first coat, but the second coat seemed to smooth over and fill in the streaks so the end result was even and opaque (after two coats). L’Oreal Never Lacque-ing (LE) is cooler-toned. Rescue Beauty Lounge Thank You (LE, $20.00) is more shimmery, sheerer. MAC Endless Night (LE, $16.00) is darker. Chanel Frenzy (P, $27.00) is darker. Cult Nails Let’s Get Dirty (P, $12.00) is purpler. Essie Sand Tropez (LE, $8.00) is darker, cooler-toned. See comparison swatches.

Incandescent (02) Nail Lacquer ($32.00 for 0.34 fl. oz.) is a warm-toned, metallic, medium bronze with threads of shimmer. It almost looked like fairy lights were coursing through the polish. A lot of the brush strokes disappeared as the polish dried down, but they did not go away entirely. I typically get a week of wear out of Tom Ford’s nail lacquer formula, which is standard for me across most brands. Bobbi Brown Bronze (LE, $15.00) is warmer, more yellow. Tom Ford Beauty Burnt Topaz (LE, $32.00) is darker, browner. Chanel Delight (LE, $27.00) is lighter, less warm-toned. See comparison swatches.

Coral Beach (03) Nail Lacquer ($32.00 for 0.34 fl. oz.) is a light-medium, orange-coral with a cream finish–that is almost a little plush like a jelly finish. It was opaque after two coats, and it applied evenly and smoothly. I typically get a week of wear out of Tom Ford’s nail lacquer formula, which is standard for me across most brands. Rescue Beauty Lounge Kellie Gonzo (LE, $20.00) is darker. Essie Sunday Fun Day (P, $8.00) is darker. Chanel Starlet (LE, $27.00) is pinker. Butter London Trout Pout (P, $15.00) is similar. MAC Razzledazzler (LE, $16.00) is more orange. MAC Play Day (LE, $16.00) is lighter, more orange. See comparison swatches.

Indiscretion (04) Nail Lacquer ($32.00 for 0.34 fl. oz.) is a brightened, medium-dark fuchsia pink with subtle cool undertones and a hybrid cream-jelly finish. It was opaque after two coats, and it was very easy to apply and richly pigmented–best shade of the four. I typically get a week of wear out of Tom Ford’s nail lacquer formula, which is standard for me across most brands. Dior Darling (653) (P, $24.00) is more muted. Formula X A+ (P, $12.50) is very similar. MAC Toco Toucan (LE, $16.00) is cooler toned. MAC Girl About Town (LE, $16.00) is cooler-toned. L’Oreal Members Only (P) is also cooler-toned, brighter. See comparison swatches.

I bought mine at Nordstrom, which is showing three of the four as backordered (they’re all limited edition), but you can also find them at Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus, and Saks.

Tom Ford Sugar Dune (01) Nail Lacquer

Tom Ford Sugar Dune (01) Nail Lacquer

Tom Ford Sugar Dune (01) Nail Lacquer

Tom Ford Sugar Dune (01) Nail Lacquer

Tom Ford Sugar Dune (01) Nail Lacquer

Tom Ford Sugar Dune (01) Nail Lacquer

Tom Ford Sugar Dune (01) Nail Lacquer

Tom Ford Incandescent (02) Nail Lacquer

Tom Ford Incandescent (02) Nail Lacquer

Tom Ford Incandescent (02) Nail Lacquer

Tom Ford Incandescent (02) Nail Lacquer

Tom Ford Incandescent (02) Nail Lacquer

Tom Ford Incandescent (02) Nail Lacquer

Tom Ford Incandescent (02) Nail Lacquer

Tom Ford Coral Beach (03) Nail Lacquer

Tom Ford Coral Beach (03) Nail Lacquer

Tom Ford Coral Beach (03) Nail Lacquer

Tom Ford Coral Beach (03) Nail Lacquer

Tom Ford Coral Beach (03) Nail Lacquer

Tom Ford Coral Beach (03) Nail Lacquer

Tom Ford Coral Beach (03) Nail Lacquer

Tom Ford Indiscretion (04) Nail Lacquer

Tom Ford Indiscretion (04) Nail Lacquer

Tom Ford Indiscretion (04) Nail Lacquer

Tom Ford Indiscretion (04) Nail Lacquer

Tom Ford Indiscretion (04) Nail Lacquer

Tom Ford Indiscretion (04) Nail Lacquer

Tom Ford Indiscretion (04) Nail Lacquer