Habdan Eau de Parfum vs No 36 Amber Intrigue Extrait

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Habdan Eau de Parfum bottle Habdan EDP
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No 36 Amber Intrigue Extrait bottle No 36 Amber Intrigue Extrait

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Habdan EDP
Habdan is seriously underrated, with a loyal following who call it PDM's hidden gem. It's a complex, classy blend that might not be a blind buy for everyone, but those who 'get' it absolutely adore its unique spicy-sweet personality.
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Our Verdict - No 36 Amber Intrigue Extrait
No 36 hits Tom Ford Amber Intrigue's cinnamon-spiced date accord closely enough at the opening, but the amber-labdanum base doesn't build the same discreetly sensual richness the Private Blend original is known for.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Habdan EDP
No 36 Amber Intrigue Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Frankincense 48% vs 29%
Only in Habdan
Saffron 51%
Only in No 36 Amber Intrigue
Date 38% Cinnamon 32%

Accords

Habdan No 36 Amber Intrigue
100%
Amber
95%
73%
Warm Spicy
70%
57%
Woody
60%
58%
Caramel
52%
Sweet
55%
52%
Balsamic
50%
52%
Fruity
45%
Fresh
Amber shared
100%
95%
Warm Spicy shared
73%
70%
Woody shared
57%
60%
58%
Sweet shared
52%
55%
Balsamic shared
52%
50%
52%
45%

Performance

Habdan No 36 Amber Intrigue
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Habdan

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Habdan's warm, spicy, and woody accords, combined with its strong projection and longevity, make it ideal for cooler weather and evening wear. While potent, it's considered office-safe with light sprays owing to its smooth, non-offensive character, and its refined nature makes it perfect for formal settings and dates.

No 36 Amber Intrigue

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm, spiced amber fragrance suited to autumn and winter wear.

Occasions

Also Works:
Date Formal

Discreetly sensual and warm, works for dates and formal occasions with some office versatility.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, warm spicy, woody

Key Differences

Adds amber and cinnamon, drops ambergris and apple

Where to buy

Habdan EDP
No 36 Amber Intrigue Extrait
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