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Amber Wood Eau de Parfum bottle Amber Wood EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2014 Year 2011
££ Price Tier £
Saont III Eau de Parfum bottle Saont III EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Amber Wood EDP
Ajmal Amber Wood is a beautifully blended woody amber scent, but wearers are sharply divided on its performance. Some rave about its longevity and sillage, while others are utterly disappointed by its fleeting nature. Try before you buy, as batch variations appear to be a serious issue.
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Our Verdict - Saont III EDP
A budget take on Le Labo's cult Santal 33. Saont III lands that instantly recognisable dry cedar-and-sandalwood signature with the violet-leather facet and cardamom lift, capturing the trendsetting woody character. It reads a shade drier and sharper, the creamy sandalwood roundness and beastly longevity of the original not quite matched.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Amber Wood EDP
Saont III EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cardamom 28% vs 40%
Only in Saont III
Cedar 60%
Shared Notes
Amber 39% vs 56%
Only in Amber Wood
Woody 37% Patchouli 24%
Only in Saont III
Iris 43%

Accords

Amber Wood Saont III
100%
Woody
90%
69%
Amber
45%
52%
Aromatic
60%
Leather
50%
49%
Patchouli
48%
Powdery
40%
48%
Lavender
44%
Fruity
Woody shared
100%
90%
Amber shared
69%
45%
Aromatic shared
52%
60%
50%
49%
Powdery shared
48%
40%
48%
44%

Performance

Amber Wood Saont III
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Amber Wood

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its sophisticated woody amber profile suits dates and formal events perfectly, offering a mature yet alluring presence. While some find it office-appropriate due to its variable projection, others experience it as an intimate skin scent, making it versatile but less ideal for high-sillage scenarios. It's generally too rich and warm for casual daytime wear or sport.

Saont III

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The dry cedar-sandalwood-leather core makes this a cooler-weather scent for autumn and winter, wearable in spring; a little dry and warm for high summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Effortlessly cool and unisex, it suits casual days, the office and relaxed evenings; refined enough to edge into smart-casual but not a formal statement.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, amber, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Amber Wood EDP
Saont III EDP
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