Tobacco Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Tobacco Oud
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2013 Year -
££££ Price Tier ££
Amber Noir Eau de Parfum bottle Amber Noir

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Tobacco Oud
Tom Ford's Tobacco Oud is a divisive, discontinued beast. It's a love-it-or-hate-it scent for those who want to smell like pure authority, not a basic crowd-pleaser.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Amber Noir
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Some find it a richly complex amber with serious longevity, while others are put off by a 'skanky' animalic undertone. Definitely not a blind buy unless you like a gamble.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 0%
Floral 0% 1%
Fruity 5% 0%
Green 1% 0%
Sweet 29% 22%
Warm 52% 64%
Woody 11% 11%
Earthy 14% 18%
Animalic 3% 7%
Fresh 1% 0%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Tobacco Oud EdP
Amber Noir EdP

Notes

Tobacco Oud
Amber Noir

Top Notes

Top Notes

Base Notes

Base Notes

Only in Tobacco Oud
Whisky 100%
Shared Notes
Spicy 41% vs 46%
Only in Amber Noir
Tobacco 31% Amber 23%
Only in Tobacco Oud
Tobacco 100%

Accords

Tobacco Oud Amber Noir
100%
Warm Spicy
91%
87%
Tobacco
100%
61%
Amber
91%
89%
Woody
81%
Whiskey
44%
66%
Oud
61%
Sweet
65%
52%
Balsamic
47%
Vanilla
46%
Smoky
Warm Spicy shared
100%
91%
Tobacco shared
87%
100%
Amber shared
61%
91%
89%
Whiskey shared
81%
44%
Oud
66%
Sweet shared
61%
65%
52%
47%
46%

Performance

Tobacco Oud Amber Noir
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Tobacco Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its exceptional longevity and strong sillage, combined with its intensely rich and mature profile, make it unsuitable for daily office wear or casual outings. However, it's a perfect choice for date nights or formal events where making a powerful, lasting impression is key, as many reviewers highlight its 'mafia boss' or 'leader' vibe.

Amber Noir

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong sillage and excellent longevity, this isn't an office-friendly scent. It shines brightest on a date or at a formal event, where its luxurious, bold presence can be fully appreciated. Users note its 'great lasting power and very strong' character.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
90%
Accord
76%
Key Similarities

Both share Tobacco, Amber, Warm Spicy accords and Spicy, Tobacco notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Tobacco Oud
Amber Noir
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