Up at Dawn Eau de Toilette bottle Up at Dawn
Edt Concentration Extrait
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2025 Year 2025
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Tales of Amber Extrait bottle Tales of Amber

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Up at Dawn Eau de Toilette
A quietly radiant, musky-rose composition that feels like stepping into a dew-drenched garden at sunrise. Classy, understated, and endlessly wearable for those who crave gentle beauty without drama.
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Our Verdict - Tales of Amber Extrait
Prepare for a proper debate with this one. Goldfield & Banks promised a tale of amber, but delivered a surprisingly divisive, iris-heavy narrative that's left many scratching their heads and a few absolutely captivated. It's either a masterful, nuanced take on amber or a total let-down, depending on who you ask.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 3% 3%
Floral 21% 20%
Fruity 2% 0%
Green 4% 4%
Sweet 13% 22%
Warm 12% 14%
Woody 14% 16%
Earthy 26% 24%
Animalic 16% 22%
Fresh 9% 7%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Up at Dawn EdT
Tales of Amber Extrait

Notes

Only in Up at Dawn Eau de Toilette
Earthy 36% Pink Pepper 34% Elemi 30%
Only in Tales of Amber Extrait
Orange Blossom 50% Oakmoss 50%
Shared Notes
Orris 29% vs 34%
Only in Up at Dawn Eau de Toilette
Rose 38% Ambrette 33%
Only in Tales of Amber Extrait
Musk 22% Cinnamon 22% Labdanum 20%

Accords

Up at Dawn Eau de Toilette Tales of Amber Extrait
Iris
100%
95%
Musky
68%
60%
Powdery
86%
Amber
83%
80%
Earthy
67%
70%
Woody
55%
Oud
65%
Cinnamon
58%
Animalic
55%
40%
Green
100%
Musky shared
95%
68%
Powdery shared
60%
86%
83%
Earthy shared
80%
67%
Woody shared
70%
55%
Oud
65%
58%
55%
40%

Performance

Up at Dawn Eau de Toilette Tales of Amber Extrait
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Up at Dawn Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

The fresh rose and green musky profile is ideal for cool to mild weather, especially spring mornings and crisp autumn days. Its gentle projection and powdery-woody drydown make it less suited to the heat of summer or deep winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Subtle, clean, and airy - Up at Dawn is refined enough for office or daytime dates, never intrusive due to its restrained projection. Its transparent earthiness is perfect for casual wear, but it lacks the gravitas for grand formal events or the crispness for sports.

Tales of Amber Extrait

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With strong projection and long longevity reported by many, this scent isn't ideal for a discreet office setting but shines on a date. Its complex and elegant profile makes it suitable for formal events, while its richness might be too much for casual daytime wear or sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
83%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
81%
Accord
58%
Key Similarities

Both share Powdery, Musky, Earthy accords and Orris, Oakmoss notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Up at Dawn Eau de Toilette
Tales of Amber Extrait
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