Amber Absolute
| Edp | Concentration | Parfum |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2007 | Year | 2023 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Empiryan
ScentArt
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.
Empiryan is a divisive beast: some find it a sublime, complex tobacco-amber masterpiece; others dismiss it as an overpriced, generic powder bomb. It’s certainly not a safe blind buy, so sample before you commit to that stunning bottle.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 0% |
| Floral | 1% | 1% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 0% | 0% |
| Sweet | 30% | 25% |
| Warm | 36% | 31% |
| Woody | 20% | 27% |
| Earthy | 23% | 30% |
| Animalic | 10% | 7% |
| 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
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 winter and autumn.
Occasions
This fragrance's strong projection and rich, dark character make it less suitable for office wear, though one spray might pass in a cool environment. It shines on cooler-weather date nights and formal events, particularly as it has impressive longevity and sillage, leaving a lasting impression.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Woody, Balsamic accords and Labdanum, Amber notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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