Tom Ford Amber Absolute
4.4
Overall
Accords
amber
woody
smoky
balsamic
vanilla
Notes Pyramid
Top
AmberIncenseOlibanum (Frankincense)
Heart
VanillaLabdanumOlibanum
Base
Woody notesPatchouliTonka beanSandalwoodLabdanum
Community Verdict
Pros & Cons
- ✅ Very rich and borderline savoury amber, fleshed out with incense and vanilla; a compliment getter.
- ✅ King of all amber fragrances – a single spray beast that dominates the room.
- ✅ Long‑lasting performance (12+ hours) with strong projection, perfect for autumn and winter.
- ✅ Resinous, smoky amber that feels like liquid gold; highly praised by collectors.
- ✅ Very rich and borderline savoury amber, fleshed out with incense and vanilla. Gets woodier on my skin but it's still very thick and heavy. Lasts all day on skin and double on clothes, compliment getter.
- ✅ One of the best Amber fragrances ever made. Not too gourmand, not too smoky, it has achieved the golden mean.
- ✅ Amazing longevity, it stays on skin for 24 hours and provides strong projection.
- ✅ A resin bomb with a juicy, edible frankincense, offering a unique gourmand aspect.
- ✅ Hands down the best Amber I’ve ever smelt – a true masterpiece.
- ✅ Very rich and borderline savoury amber, fleshed out with incense and vanilla; lasts all day and is a compliment getter.
- ✅ King of all amber fragrances – a single spray is a beast that dominates the room.
- ✅ The fragrance is a resin masterpiece with raw frankincense, offering a warm, amber‑caramel vibe that lasts for days.
- ✅ One of the best amber fragrances ever made; linear yet powerful with excellent longevity.
- ❌ Hard no for me – the scent felt too medicinal and cloying.
- ❌ Some users find the newer reformulations weaker and lighter than the original.
- ❌ The fragrance can be overly smoky or animalic for those preferring lighter ambers.
- ❌ A few reviewers note it smells like incense that is too strong or “medicinal”.
- ❌ When my throat hurts I often use propolis based throat spray. This smells exactly the same. When I smell this I'm instantly reminded of being sick.
- ❌ Meh.
- ❌ It’s a weak scent, barely noticeable on clothes.
- ❌ Too medicinal and cloying, not for me.
- ❌ The newer reformulated version is lighter and less impressive than the original.
- ❌ Hard no for me – the scent reminded the reviewer of being sick.
- ❌ Some versions are weak and barely detectable on clothes.
- ❌ The medicinal, cloying aspect can be off‑putting for those who dislike strong incense.
- ❌ Reformulated versions are lighter and less smoky than the original.
