Sahara Noir
Tom FordEau de Parfum2013
Side by side
Sahara Noir vs. Amber Absolute
Is Sahara Noir better than Amber Absolute?
Sahara Noir peaks in winter, while Amber Absolute belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Accord profile overlap
Performance proximity
Mood overlap
AmberVanillaLabdanum
amberwoodysmokybalsamic
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 Sahara Noir and Amber Absolute?
| Sahara Noir | Amber Absolute | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Extrait de Parfum |
| Launched | 2013 | 2007 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Rodrigo Flores-Roux | Christophe Laudamiel |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Sahara Noir and Amber Absolute smell?
Sahara Noir
Amber
Woody
Smoky
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
Amber Absolute
Amber
Balsamic
Vanilla
Woody
Smoky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Sahara Noir and Amber Absolute share?
Top
CypressBitter OrangeCalamus
Frankincense
Heart
IncenseBeeswaxCinnamonPapyrusRoseJasmine
AmberWoody Notes
Base
Egyptian BalsamAmbreinolAmberBenzoinOudCedarwoodVanillaLabdanum
LabdanumVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Resinous Notes
BeeswaxLabdanum
FrankincenseLabdanum
Woody Notes
CypressOudCedarwood
Woody Notes
Oriental Notes
BenzoinVanilla
Vanilla
Amber
Amber
Amber
Where they fit
When and where do Sahara Noir and Amber Absolute work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Sahara Noir or Amber Absolute?
| Sahara Noir | Amber Absolute | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Sahara Noir and Amber Absolute?
This is not a quiet fragrance. The frankincense and oud drydown commands space, and the beeswax note will either fascinate you or remind you of a church you once attended.Sahara Noir
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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