Tom Ford
Amber Absolute
Last updated
2007UnisexLongevity · Long LastingSillage · Strong$280 retail★ 4.4 community rating
A smoky, resinous embrace of warm amber and balsamic woods that unfolds like smoldering incense on skin
Top Notes
AmberSmokyWoodyBalsamic
Base Notes
amberbenzoinlabdanumolibanumtonka bean
Accords
amber· Dominantwoody· Moderatesmoky· Moderatebalsamic· Moderatevanilla· Moderate
Best Clone
The best clone of Tom Ford Amber Absolute is Opus Amber by Dua, with a 82% accuracy score. Available from Dua for $60, about 79% cheaper than the $280 original.
Best Seasons
Spring25%
Summer20%
Fall / Autumn88%
Winter100%
Best Occasions
Night Out100%
Professional22%
Casual0%
Community Insights
★ 4.4 from 1.5K ratingsWhat people who wear Tom Ford Amber Absolute report, based on votes and reviews from a large fragrance community. Created by Christophe Laudamiel.
Main accords
amber
woody
smoky
balsamic
vanilla
Longevity
Very weak6%
Weak4%
Moderate13%
Long lasting27%
Eternal50%
Sillage
Intimate7%
Moderate21%
Strong34%
Enormous38%
Who wears it
Female4%
More female2%
Unisex49%
More male29%
Male16%
Listed as Unisex
Day or night
Day
Night
Value for money
Way overpriced29%
Overpriced35%
Ok28%
Good value5%
Great value2%
People say it reminds them of
Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan 356Tom Ford Tobacco Oud 110Profumum Roma Ambra Aurea 106Tom Ford Reserve Collection: Amber Absolute 89Ex Idolo Ryder 79Dolce&Gabbana Velvet Amber Sun 64
What people like
- Ideal for autumn and winter seasons
- Rich blend of amber incense and labdanum
- Outstanding sillage and room-filling projection
- Sophisticated and powerful scent
What people dislike
- Intense concentration can be overwhelming
- Sharp medicinal opening may polarize users
- Extremely difficult to find since discontinuation
- Heavy incense note can feel too church-like
What wearers say
“This review is based on a sample. This to my nose, smells almost identical to Ambre Sultan (minus the kitchen spice). Have not tried the original Amber Absolute but performance of the new one is similar to Ambre Sultan with moderate projection and good longevity.”
“What a beast of a fragrance. From that initial blast of amber to the amazing dry down. This is amazing in every way. It's a shame that it was discontinued. However, you can still pick up large sample sizes online (even 100ml). But be ready for a hefty price tag. Worth keeping in your collection.”
“This really is divine but it's so similar to Ambre Sultan, except Ambre Sultan has more edge, is more original, and a lot cheaper. So I can't justify buying this over Ambre Sultan. But if I got it as a gift, I would love the person who gifted it to me forever! I probably will buy a decant anyway lol. Even if it's not super original, TF hit it out of the park with Amber Absolute.”
2 Clones Found
Best Match
Unknown
L'intense De Blue Amber Absolute
75%accuracy
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Price
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Longevity
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Sillage
The clone's longevity is noticeably shorter (4-6 hours vs 8+ hours for the original) and the base accords lack the creamy, luxurious quality of labdanum and vanilla found in Amber Absolute. Sillage is also more moderate compared to the designer's stronger projection.
Amazon
Dua
Opus Amber
82%accuracy
$60
Dua
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Longevity
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Sillage
Dua's version has slightly softer projection and a marginally shorter longevity (6-7 hours vs. 8-9 hours for the original). The base lacks some of the sophisticated woody depth of the designer, making it feel somewhat more linear and less nuanced in the dry-down.
Dua $60
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