Amber Absolute
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2007 | Year | 2015 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
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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.
This one is a real love-it-or-hate-it affair, with some calling it a stunning amber and others a burnt mess. Expect a syrupy, smoky amber with divisive performance, so don't blind buy.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 2% |
| Floral | 1% | 11% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 0% | 1% |
| Sweet | 30% | 36% |
| Warm | 36% | 30% |
| Woody | 20% | 15% |
| Earthy | 23% | 19% |
| Animalic | 10% | 10% |
| Fresh | 1% | 2% |
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
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
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its dense, smoky amber profile and reported strong projection, though divisive, make it less suited for an office environment. However, its rich and boozy nature lends itself well to formal events and date nights, particularly in colder weather.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Vanilla, Smoky accords and Vanilla, Amber notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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