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Amber Absolute Eau de Parfum bottle Amber Absolute EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2007 Year -
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Tertiary Complete Eau de Parfum bottle Tertiary Complete 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 - Tertiary Complete EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Tom Ford - Amber Absolute - a smoky fragrance led by Amber, with amber depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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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
Tertiary Complete EDP

Notes

Only in Amber Absolute
Frankincense 100%
Only in Tertiary Complete
Amber 100%
Shared Notes
Incense 33% vs 100%
Only in Amber Absolute
Woody 33% Amber 33%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 50% vs 53%
Only in Amber Absolute
Labdanum 50%
Only in Tertiary Complete
Frankincense 47%

Accords

Amber Absolute Tertiary Complete
100%
Amber
78%
48%
Smoky
90%
44%
Vanilla
66%
48%
Woody
54%
47%
Balsamic
Amber shared
100%
78%
Smoky shared
48%
90%
Vanilla shared
44%
66%
Woody shared
48%
54%
47%

Performance

Amber Absolute Tertiary Complete
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
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.

Tertiary Complete

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The smoky character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its smoky, amber signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, woody, smoky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Amber Absolute EDP
Tertiary Complete EDP
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