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Ambra Aurea vs Amber Absolute

Ambra Aurea and Amber Absolute overlap 60% in notes and accords; 2 notes appear in both. Ambra Aurea came out in 1998, Amber Absolute in 2007.

At a glance

Ambra AureaAmber Absolute
BrandProfumum RomaTom Ford
Release year19982007
Rating
8.2/10551 votes
8.3/10306 votes
Longevity
9.0/10
8.9/10
Sillage
8.3/10
8.3/10

When to wear

Seasons
Ambra AureaAmber Absolute
Winter42%45%
Autumn40%41%
Spring12%10%
Summer6%4%
Occasions
Ambra AureaAmber Absolute
Evening32%35%
Nighttime28%32%
Casual22%16%
Daytime9%9%
Office8%7%

Notes

In both

  • Amber
  • Frankincense

Ambra Aurea

Only in this one

  • Myrrh

Amber Absolute

Only in this one

  • Woody notes
  • Labdanum
  • Vanilla

Accords

Ambra Aurea

  1. Sweet
  2. Spicy
  3. Woody
  4. Oriental
  5. Animal
  6. Resinous

Amber Absolute

  1. Sweet
  2. Spicy
  3. Woody
  4. Oriental
  5. Animal
  6. Resinous

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Their longevity is about the same: 9.0/10 for Ambra Aurea, 8.9/10 for Amber Absolute.

Which one projects more?

Their sillage is about the same: 8.3/10 for Ambra Aurea, 8.3/10 for Amber Absolute.

Which one suits winter better?

Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 42% of the season votes for Ambra Aurea and 45% for Amber Absolute.

Which one is rated higher?

Amber Absolute is rated higher: 8.3/10 against 8.2/10 for Ambra Aurea.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Amber, Frankincense.