Bois d'Ascese
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2012 | Year | 2007 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££££ |
Amber Absolute
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Which Should You Buy?
Bois d'Ascese is a divisive beast: you'll either adore its realistic, deep smoky embrace, or you'll recoil at what some call a 'barbecue' or 'cathedral' scent. It's a powerful statement for those who dare, but certainly not a blind 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.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 1% |
| Floral | 0% | 1% |
| Fruity | 2% | 0% |
| Green | 2% | 0% |
| Sweet | 25% | 30% |
| Warm | 39% | 36% |
| Woody | 21% | 20% |
| Earthy | 25% | 23% |
| Animalic | 8% | 10% |
| Fresh | 1% | 1% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
With its strong, realistic smoke and incense accords, Bois d'Ascese is far too intense and evocative for most office environments. It excels in colder weather for date nights or elegant formal events, but its unique character means it's best reserved for situations where you want to make a singular, memorable impression.
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.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Woody, Smoky accords and Incense, Amber notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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