Up at Dawn Eau de Toilette vs Tales of Amber Extrait

Up at Dawn

Edt	Concentration	Extrait
U	Gender	U
2025	Year	2025
££	Price Tier	££££

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	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%

Only in Up at Dawn Eau de Toilette

Musk 27% Patchouli 26% Oakmoss 25% Cashmeran 22%

Only in Tales of Amber Extrait

Oud 37% Ambergris 35% Vanillin 28%

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%

Warm Spicy

52%

40%

Green

Iris

100%

Musky shared

95%

68%

Powdery shared

60%

86%

Amber

83%

Earthy shared

80%

67%

Woody shared

70%

55%

Oud

65%

Cinnamon

58%

Animalic

55%

Warm Spicy

52%

Green

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.