Is Dossier Ambery Sage a dupe of Tom Ford Fabulous?
Fabulous EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2017 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Ambery Sage EDP
Fucking Fabulous and Ambery Sage share a similar amber-woody base, but diverge significantly in their overall impact. Fucking Fabulous is a bold, luxurious statement with its prominent leather and almond notes, creating a decadent and somewhat challenging experience. Ambery Sage, on the other hand, offers a more subdued and approachable amber fragrance, emphasizing herbal freshness and a lighter sweetness. The choice hinges on desired intensity: Fucking Fabulous for those seeking unapologetic luxury, Ambery Sage for a versatile, everyday amber.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Fabulous
- Ambery Sage
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a bold, attention-grabbing fragrance.
- You appreciate luxurious leather and almond notes.
- You want a long-lasting and memorable scent.
- You prefer a more challenging and unique fragrance.
- You prefer a more subtle and versatile amber scent.
- You want a budget-friendly alternative.
- You prefer a fresher, more herbal fragrance.
- You want a fragrance suitable for everyday wear.
Divisive, polarising, and impossible to ignore. Some find it a masterpiece of complex leathery sophistication, others a medicinal baby wipe nightmare. It's truly a love-it-or-hate-it scent that backs up its bold name.
Ambery Sage melds warm amber with aromatic herbs, creating an accessible yet sophisticated scent.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Lavender
52%
vs
40%
Tonka Bean
32%
vs
20%
Amber
20%
vs
45%
Clary Sage
48%
Leather
32%
Almond
30%
Cashmeran
24%
Woody Notes
23%
Vanilla
21%
Iris
18%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its strong sillage and intense, luxurious profile, this is best suited for evening occasions like dates or formal events. It's too bold and potentially distracting for an office environment, and definitely not a gym scent.
Seasons
The ambery and spicy notes make it ideal for cooler temperatures of spring and fall, while being versatile enough for mild winter and summer days.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and harmonious blend of amber and spices make it well-suited for most occasions, particularly dates or casual outings, while still appropriate for a business setting.
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 3 of its 10 notes, including Amber, Lavender, Tonka Bean
Adds almond and cashmeran, drops bergamot and cardamom
Where to buy
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