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Champaca Absolute Eau de Parfum bottle Champaca Absolute EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2009 Year -
££££ Price Tier £
Utterly Timber Eau de Parfum bottle Utterly Timber EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Champaca Absolute EDP
Tom Ford's Champaca Absolute is a divisive, discontinued masterpiece. Lovers adore its unique, intoxicating yellow floral aroma, while detractors find it sickly sweet, powdery, or even unpleasant. Prepare for a bold statement - this isn't for the faint of heart, but those who 'get' it are utterly enchanted.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Utterly Timber EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Tom Ford - Champaca Absolute - a floral fragrance led by Orchid, with vanilla depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Champaca Absolute EDP
Utterly Timber EDP

Notes

Only in Utterly Timber
Orchid 100%
Shared Notes
Champaca 35% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 24% vs 53%
Amber 23% vs 46%
Only in Champaca Absolute
Marron Glace 29% Sandalwood 24%

Accords

Champaca Absolute Utterly Timber
100%
Floral
90%
98%
Sweet
80%
Woody
48%
Vanilla
78%
47%
Amber
66%
61%
Powdery
Fresh
54%
51%
Nutty
Floral shared
100%
90%
98%
80%
Vanilla shared
48%
78%
Amber shared
47%
66%
61%
54%
51%

Performance

Champaca Absolute Utterly Timber
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Champaca Absolute

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its potent projection and syrupy floral character mean it's too 'loud' for most office settings, as many reviewers attest. However, its bold, sensual nature makes it a fantastic choice for dates and special occasions. Casual wear is appropriate for those who love to make a statement, especially in cooler weather.

Utterly Timber

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the floral signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
84%
Key Similarities

Both lean floral, vanilla, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Champaca Absolute EDP
Utterly Timber EDP
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