Artisan Blu Extrait bottle Artisan Blu
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2023 Year 2013
££ Price Tier ££££
Rive d’Ambre Eau de Parfum bottle Rive d’Ambre

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Artisan Blu
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Rive d’Ambre
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Artisan Blu
This one's a proper divisive scent. Some reckon it's a beast-mode luxury spa experience, others call it battery acid that vanishes in an hour. Consider yourself warned.
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Our Verdict - Rive d’Ambre
A truly gorgeous Tom Ford Private Blend that is unfortunately plagued by woeful longevity, leaving fans clamouring for a re-release with improved performance. The scent itself is a masterclass in citrus, a bright, effervescent dream.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 37% 39%
Floral 8% 3%
Fruity 4% 6%
Green 12% 11%
Sweet 9% 19%
Warm 20% 18%
Woody 8% 4%
Earthy 5% 4%
Animalic 2% 2%
Fresh 30% 29%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Artisan Blu Extrait
Rive d’Ambre EdP

Notes

Accords

Artisan Blu Rive d’Ambre
100%
Citrus
100%
67%
Fresh Spicy
48%
58%
Fresh
50%
44%
Amber
57%
Aromatic
56%
52%
Green
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
67%
48%
Fresh shared
58%
50%
Amber shared
44%
57%
56%
52%

Performance

Artisan Blu Rive d’Ambre
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Artisan Blu

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

The strong citrus and fresh accords lend themselves well to casual and спортивной wear. However, the wildly inconsistent performance reported by reviewers means it's a gamble for office or formal settings where longevity is key.

Rive d’Ambre

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its bright, fresh, and subtle character makes it ideal for office wear and casual settings, as it's unlikely to offend. The poor longevity and projection mean it's less suited for formal events or dates where a more impactful presence is desired, though its clean nature works well for light sporting activities.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
77%
Accord
81%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Amber, Fresh accords and Bergamot notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Artisan Blu
Rive d’Ambre
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