Essence No. 3 Ambre
Elie SaabEau de Parfum2014
Side by side
Essence No. 3 Ambre vs. Amber Absolute
Is Essence No. 3 Ambre better than Amber Absolute?
Amber Absolute projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
VanillaAmberLabdanum
amberwoodybalsamic
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Essence No. 3 Ambre and Amber Absolute?
| Essence No. 3 Ambre | Amber Absolute | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Extrait de Parfum |
| Launched | 2014 | 2007 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Francis Kurkdjian | Christophe Laudamiel |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Essence No. 3 Ambre and Amber Absolute smell?
Essence No. 3 Ambre
Amber
Woody
Balsamic
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Patchouli
Sweet
Amber Absolute
Amber
Balsamic
Vanilla
Woody
Smoky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Essence No. 3 Ambre and Amber Absolute share?
Top
OpoponaxSandalwood
Frankincense
Heart
AmberPatchouli
AmberWoody Notes
Base
VanillaVetiverBenzoinLabdanum
LabdanumVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Oriental Notes
VanillaBenzoin
Vanilla
Resinous Notes
Labdanum
FrankincenseLabdanum
Amber
Amber
Amber
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Woody Notes
Where they fit
When and where do Essence No. 3 Ambre and Amber Absolute work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Essence No. 3 Ambre or Amber Absolute?
| Essence No. 3 Ambre | Amber Absolute | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Essence No. 3 Ambre and Amber Absolute?
This is what amber smells like when it stops trying. No fireworks, no performance, just warmth that means something. Francis Kurkdjian built it like couture: every seam invisible.Essence No. 3 Ambre
People will tell you this lacks complexity. They're wrong. It's just not complicated. Amber Absolute does one thing and refuses to apologize for it. The fragrance makes no apologies for being exactly.Amber Absolute
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