Is Perfume Parlour Tertiary Complete a dupe of Tom Ford Amber Absolute?
Amber Absolute EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2007 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Tertiary Complete EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Amber Absolute
- Tertiary Complete
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
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
Its smoky, amber signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal use without overwhelming a room.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Every one of its 4 notes is in the original, including Incense, Frankincense, Amber
Without labdanum and woody notes
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Tertiary Complete EDP
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
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