Is Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Tobacco Edition a dupe of Tom Ford Tobacco Oud?
Tobacco Oud EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2013 | Year | 2019 |
| $$$$ | Price Tier | $$ |
Amber Oud Tobacco Edition EDP
Al Haramain's Amber Oud Tobacco Edition is a clear attempt to mimic Tom Ford's Tobacco Oud, but the key difference lies in the execution. Tom Ford offers a smoother, more refined blend, justifying its luxury price point. Al Haramain, while potent and long-lasting, can be perceived as harsher, especially initially, sometimes presenting a dominant clove note. If you seek a more accessible and budget-friendly alternative with beastly performance, Al Haramain is a strong contender. However, Tom Ford delivers a more balanced and sophisticated experience, if you can find it.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Tobacco Oud
- Amber Oud Tobacco Edition
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You prefer a smoother, more luxurious tobacco fragrance.
- You want a more balanced and refined composition.
- You appreciate the prestige of the Tom Ford brand.
- You don't mind paying more for higher quality ingredients.
- You want a powerful tobacco scent on a budget.
- You enjoy bold, attention-grabbing fragrances.
- You are looking for a long-lasting alternative.
- You appreciate strong projection and sillage.
Whisky, cinnamon and coriander lead to a dry, smoky tobacco, with dark oud, incense and sandalwood beneath. A rich, boozy, unashamedly masculine scent with a speakeasy mood.
Tobacco, vanilla and tonka wrapped in cinnamon, clove and ginger, with cacao and incense in the heart. One for fans of Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille: strong, long-lasting and clove-forward at first.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Spicy Notes
12% share of the perfume
Cinnamon
9% share of the perfume
Coriander
3% share of the perfume
Base Notes
Base Notes
Tobacco
13% share of the perfume
Dried Fruits
10% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
7% share of the perfume
Tobacco
16%
vs
12%
Incense
10%
vs
2%
Cinnamon
9%
vs
11%
Vanilla
5%
vs
11%
Whisky
14% share of the perfume
Spicy Notes
12% share of the perfume
Oud
10% share of the perfume
Benzoin
7% share of the perfume
Patchouli
6% share of the perfume
Cedar
4% share of the perfume
Coriander
3% share of the perfume
Sandalwood
2% share of the perfume
Clove
12% share of the perfume
Dried Fruits
10% share of the perfume
Ginger
9% share of the perfume
Star Anise
9% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
7% share of the perfume
Pepper
5% share of the perfume
Cacao Pod
4% share of the perfume
Tonka Bean
4% share of the perfume
Whisky
14% share of the perfume
Cinnamon
12% share of the perfume
Ginger
9% share of the perfume
Pepper
5% share of the perfume
Spicy Notes
12% share of the perfume
Cinnamon
9% share of the perfume
Coriander
3% share of the perfume
Tobacco
16%
vs
12%
Incense
10% share of the perfume
Oud
10% share of the perfume
Benzoin
7% share of the perfume
Patchouli
6% share of the perfume
Vanilla
5% share of the perfume
Cedar
4% share of the perfume
Sandalwood
2% share of the perfume
Dried Fruits
10% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
7% share of the perfume
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Whisky, tobacco, oud and incense are built for the cold. Winter is the anchor and autumn a close second, while summer would feel stifling.
Occasions
Dark, strong and polished, it suits evenings, dates and formal occasions. It is far too heavy for the office or sport.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its beast-mode performance and rich, spicy profile make it too much for an office setting. However, its warmth and sophistication lend themselves perfectly to date nights and formal events, especially in cooler weather. It's a bit heavy for casual wear and entirely unsuitable for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 4 of its 12 notes, including Tobacco, Incense, Cinnamon
Adds cacao pod and clove, drops benzoin and cedar
Where to buy
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