Tom Ford 2007 EDP

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Amber Absolute

by Christophe Laudamiel

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Tom Ford Amber Absolute is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2007, created by Christophe Laudamiel. Amber Absolute opens with Frankincense, settles into a heart of Woody Notes, Amber, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Vanilla and Labdanum. Tom Ford's Amber Absolute carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

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.
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Amber Absolute Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Frankincense100%
Heartas listed
Amber33%
Incense33%
Woody Notes33%
Baseas listed
Labdanum50%
Vanilla50%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Amber Absolute immediately envelops you in a dense, resinous cloud of rich amber and smoky frankincense. A powerful incense note, almost ecclesiastical, intertwines with deep labdanum, creating a mysterious, balsamic warmth. A soft vanilla undertone eventually emerges, tempering the intensity with a hint of boozy sweetness, while woody facets provide a grounded depth. This is a dark, complex aroma that matures into a remarkably smooth, long-lasting dry down.

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