Amber Absolute
Tom FordExtrait de Parfum2007
Side by side
Amber Absolute vs. Ambre Sultan
Is Amber Absolute better than Ambre Sultan?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
AmberVanilla
amberbalsamicwoody
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 Amber Absolute and Ambre Sultan?
| Amber Absolute | Ambre Sultan | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Extrait de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2007 | 1993 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Christophe Laudamiel | Christopher Sheldrake |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Amber Absolute and Ambre Sultan smell?
Amber Absolute
Amber
Balsamic
Vanilla
Woody
Smoky
Ambre Sultan
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Balsamic
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Amber Absolute and Ambre Sultan share?
Top
Frankincense
Bay LeafCorianderOreganoAngelica
Heart
AmberWoody Notes
Myrtle
Base
LabdanumVanilla
AmberBenzoinVanillaSandalwoodMyrrhPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
BenzoinVanillaMyrrh
Amber
Amber
Amber
Woody Notes
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Amber Absolute and Ambre Sultan work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Amber Absolute or Ambre Sultan?
| Amber Absolute | Ambre Sultan | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Amber Absolute and Ambre Sultan?
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
This is not the amber of amber-filled cookies or syrups. It is raw, resinous, and aggressively warm, with herbal and savory notes that emerge depending on your skin chemistry.Ambre Sultan
The hunt
Where to buy Amber Absolute and Ambre Sultan
| Amber Absolute | Ambre Sultan | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $109.71ecosmetics |
| 3.4 oz | — | $155.04ecosmetics |
Cheapest in-stock offer per size. Retailer links support Silloria at no extra cost to you.
Keep comparing
More comparisons to explore
Good to know