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Amber Intrigue Eau de Parfum bottle Amber Intrigue EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2024 Year 2014
£££££ Price Tier ££££
Essence No. 3 Ambre Eau de Parfum bottle Essence No. 3 Ambre EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Amber Intrigue EDP
Tom Ford's Amber Intrigue is a divisive beast, a luxurious amber that many adore for its unique date and spice blend, while others find it too safe or overpriced. It's a confident, rich scent that demands attention, but its value proposition is relentlessly debated.
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Our Verdict - Essence No. 3 Ambre EDP
A rich and opulent amber fragrance, perfect for cooler seasons and formal occasions.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Amber Intrigue EDP
Essence No. 3 Ambre EDP

Notes

Only in Amber Intrigue
Sandalwood 59% Vetiver 41%
Shared Notes
Amber 55% vs 38%
Only in Amber Intrigue
Labdanum 44%

Accords

Amber Intrigue Essence No. 3 Ambre
100%
Amber
100%
Resinous
80%
66%
Woody
60%
58%
Sweet
52%
Cinnamon
Spicy
50%
Amber shared
100%
100%
80%
Woody shared
66%
60%
58%
52%
50%

Performance

Amber Intrigue Essence No. 3 Ambre
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Amber Intrigue

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With strong projection and long-lasting performance mentioned by reviewers, this scent is too dominant for an office setting. Its warm, luxurious amber profile makes it perfect for dates and formal events, especially in colder weather, while still being versatile enough for a stylish casual outing.

Essence No. 3 Ambre

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

With warm amber and resinous notes, the fragrance suits cooler weather, making it ideal for fall and winter. However, its light spice also offers a degree of versatility in the transitional months of spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its rich amber and resinous character works well for formal occasions and evening dates, while being a bit heavy for casual and sporty environments.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Amber Intrigue EDP
Essence No. 3 Ambre EDP
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