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Tom Ford · Sold as unisex
Reserve Collection Amber Absolute
The coziness of a velvet armchair by the fireplace, where smoky notes mingle with the warmth of wood and vanilla.
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Reserve Collection Amber AbsoluteLuxury · $250+
56%Similar accords, often for lessEncens Satin · Giorgio ArmaniPremium tier, $100–250 · shares amber, incense and woodsy notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
The story behind the bottle.
Reserve Collection: Amber Absolute by Tom Ford was launched in 2019, crafted by perfumer Christophe Laudamiel to evoke the richness and warmth of amber. This fragrance opens with a smoky balsamic accord that adds depth and complexity before settling into a heart of woody notes that are complemented by the creamy sweetness of vanilla. The composition is unisex and designed to be both luxurious and intimate, creating an atmosphere of warmth and comfort.
Apply this fragrance in moderation; the smoky balsamic top notes are potent but fade quickly, leaving the woody and vanilla base to linger. It is best suited for evening wear when its warm and intimate qualities can truly shine.
Fig. 01 — Reserve Collection Amber Absolute, Tom Ford
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Christophe Laudamiel
The chemist who became a Master PerfumerChristophe Laudamiel is a French perfumer, chemist, and writer, co-founder and Master Perfumer of DreamAir creative studios in New York City.
Designer Tom Ford
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The originalReserve Collection Amber AbsoluteTom Ford · Luxury · $250+Giorgio Armani · 2014Encens SatinShares Amber, Incense and Woodsy notes$100–250★ 4.32 (555)53%Match
Chopard · 2015Amber MalakiShares Amber, Incense and Labdanum$40–100★ 4.07 (609)46%Match
Azzaro · 2026Forever Wanted AbsoluShares Amber, Incense and Woodsy notes$40–100★ 3.95 (431)45%Match
Atelier Cologne · 2022Encens CélesteShares Incense and Labdanum$100–250★ 4.16 (67)
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Adds musky, white floral and rose; shares woodsy notes.
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 66%, disliked or hated by 11%.