Amber Absolute Oil Eau de Parfum bottle Amber Absolute Oil
Edp Concentration Edt
U Gender U
2018 Year 2023
££ Price Tier £
Illusion D'un Soir Eau de Toilette bottle Illusion D'un Soir

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Amber Absolute Oil
This is a seriously opulent amber, a confident grand statement. It's not for the faint of heart or those who prefer a whisper; Amber Absolute Oil demands attention, a true top-tier indulgence that screams luxury. Prepare to turn heads.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Illusion D'un Soir
This one's a divisive beast: some find it a gorgeous, potent amber vanilla, others a sickly sweet mess. If you're after a loud, compliments-getting fragrance with a boozy, spicy kick, this might be your jam. Just don't blind buy unless you love root beer floats.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 22% 18%
Floral 12% 6%
Fruity 3% 3%
Green 2% 4%
Sweet 23% 25%
Warm 30% 24%
Woody 9% 11%
Earthy 8% 14%
Animalic 7% 10%
Fresh 13% 13%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Amber Absolute Oil EdP
Illusion D'un Soir EdT

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 31% vs 31%
Mandarin 31% vs 34%
Only in Amber Absolute Oil
Ginger 37%
Only in Illusion D'un Soir
Lavender 34%
Shared Notes
Cinnamon 30% vs 21%
Shared Notes
Amber 24% vs 21%
Musk 18% vs 18%
Vanilla 18% vs 27%
Only in Amber Absolute Oil
Styrax 22% Papyrus 18%
Only in Illusion D'un Soir
Guaiac Wood 20% Patchouli 14%

Accords

Amber Absolute Oil Illusion D'un Soir
100%
Amber
100%
48%
Vanilla
84%
55%
Woody
62%
50%
Warm Spicy
62%
49%
Powdery
58%
48%
Musky
54%
51%
Citrus
48%
45%
Cinnamon
50%
Sweet
50%
Balsamic
47%
45%
Rose
Amber shared
100%
100%
Vanilla shared
48%
84%
Woody shared
55%
62%
Warm Spicy shared
50%
62%
Powdery shared
49%
58%
Musky shared
48%
54%
Citrus shared
51%
48%
Cinnamon shared
45%
50%
50%
47%
45%

Performance

Amber Absolute Oil Illusion D'un Soir
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Amber Absolute Oil

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong amber and spicy profile, this oil is best suited for formal occasions and romantic evenings where a powerful, luxurious impression is desired. It's too potent and distinctive for casual wear or the office, and entirely inappropriate for sport.

Illusion D'un Soir

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its 'beast mode' performance and strong, sweet amber profile, Illusion D'un Soir is best suited for evenings and intimate settings rather than the office. Many reviews highlight its compliment-getting nature on dates, especially in cooler weather.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
86%
Accord
85%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Woody, Citrus accords and Musk, Amber notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Amber Absolute Oil
Illusion D'un Soir
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