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Amber Absolute Eau de Parfum bottle Amber Absolute EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2007 Year 2020
££££ Price Tier ££
Smoke of the Soul Eau de Parfum bottle Smoke of the Soul EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Amber Absolute EDP
Tom Ford Amber Absolute is a divisive beast of a fragrance. While some laud it as the pinnacle of amber offerings, others find its powerful, medicinal, and incense-heavy character utterly off-putting. A true love-it-or-hate-it scent with beast-mode performance.
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Our Verdict - Smoke of the Soul EDP
An enigmatic blend of smoke and resins, Smoke of the Soul is perfect for those who enjoy complex and mysterious fragrances.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Amber Absolute EDP
Smoke of the Soul EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Frankincense 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Labdanum 50% vs 27%
Only in Amber Absolute
Vanilla 50%

Accords

Amber Absolute Smoke of the Soul
100%
Amber
48%
Smoky
90%
Resinous
80%
48%
Woody
60%
47%
Balsamic
50%
44%
Vanilla
100%
Smoky shared
48%
90%
80%
Woody shared
48%
60%
Balsamic shared
47%
50%
44%

Performance

Amber Absolute Smoke of the Soul
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Amber Absolute

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and extreme longevity make it unsuitable for office wear, as it can be overwhelming for others. However, the rich, sophisticated amber and incense profile lends itself well to formal events and intimate date nights, particularly in colder weather.

Smoke of the Soul

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

The smoky and resinous facets make this fragrance best suited for the cooler temperatures of fall, while the spicy and woody notes also work well in spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

With its moderate projection and balanced intensity, Smoke of the Soul is ideal for evening dates and formal events but less suitable for the office or sports.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, smoky, balsamic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Amber Absolute EDP
Smoke of the Soul EDP
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