Tom Ford 2019 EDP

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Reserve Collection: Amber Absolute

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Tom Ford Reserve Collection: Amber Absolute is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019. Tom Ford's Reserve Collection: Amber Absolute carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

Tom Ford's Amber Absolute is a divisive beast: an 'absolute' amber that delivers monumental performance. It's a love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent, with some calling it an overhyped, headache-inducing spice closet, while others hail it as the benchmark amber and an utterly gorgeous, regal masterpiece.
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  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Cozy
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Reserve Collection: Amber Absolute Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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

With its eternal longevity and enormous sillage, this perfume is too potent for most office environments. It shines best on a date or formal evening occasion where its rich, deep character can be fully appreciated without overwhelming a confined space.

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 opens with a deep, resinous blast of amber, almost syrupy in its richness, immediately introducing a dark, woody complexity. Frankincense and labdanum weave through the composition, adding smoky, balsamic facets that evoke ancient rituals and hallowed spaces. A smooth, warm vanilla undercurrent provides sweetness and rounds out the intensity, preventing it from becoming overly austere, while other woody notes provide a grounding, earthy base.

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