Tom Ford Amber Absolute Reproduction - Soma Parfums

[Profcool]

I am a huge TF Amber Absolute fan and have owned decants over the years, but never a full bottle as a result of its discontinued status and high resale prices. For those that remember, a year or so ago the original perfumer posted the fragrance formula online in respect of the passing of a YouTuber who often stated AA as his fav frag. I found out via a UK Facebook Frag group that Soma Parfums have recreated TF AA using that original formula to exactly reproduce the scent. My bottle turned up yesterday and I am blown away. There is no doubt this IS TF Amber Absolute (albeit not in a TF bottle and with a stupidly titled Damber Wabsolute but hey ho).

I have no affiliation with this brand, no idea whether this is a limited run or permanently available and I don't know if they ship internationally (its a UK website and I'm based in the UK) but I wanted to share this with all the TF AA fans out there especially those who aren't lucky enough to already own it. Price was a stonking £52 for 50ml.

Damber Wabsolute 2.0

50ml Damber Wabsolute starts the show with an unbelievable frankincense opening, dense, gentle and smoky. At the heart, notes of amber and woods wiggle their way in. This fragrance truly develops into one of the best amber scents available. Damber Wabsolute has a fabulous burnt carmel accord...

www.somaparfums.com

 

[N.CAL Fragrance Reviewer]

I was disappointed when Amber Absolute was cancelled in 2012 and again 2015. Probably one of their finest creations.

 

[hednic]

I have no affiliation with this brand, no idea whether this is a limited run or permanently available and I don't know if they ship internationally (its a UK website and I'm based in the UK) but I wanted to share this

Thanks for sharing the info.

 

[mcopatt]

Interesting information!


Cost to ship to U.S. residents is 80 pounds equivalent to 91 U.S. dollars before adding in the cost of the fragrance.

 

[jansch]

Interesting information!


Cost to ship to U.S. residents is 80 pounds equivalent to 91 U.S. dollars before adding in the cost of the fragrance.

Yep, 'tis a pity, 86 pounds to Singapore!

 

[Zephyr1973]

If they decide to sell here in the USA, I'll be very glad to try it.

 

[Padron]

Thanks for sharing. This sounds great, sadly it appears to be sold out as it’s no longer listed on their website. 🥲

 

[Vinrambo09]

There is a Turkish fragrance brand which does a very good knock-off Amber Absolute , problem its obscure to find outside of Turkey and GCC.

 

[Emanuel76]

I am a huge TF Amber Absolute fan and have owned decants over the years, but never a full bottle as a result of its discontinued status and high resale prices. For those that remember, a year or so ago the original perfumer posted the fragrance formula online in respect of the passing of a YouTuber who often stated AA as his fav frag. I found out via a UK Facebook Frag group that Soma Parfums have recreated TF AA using that original formula to exactly reproduce the scent. My bottle turned up yesterday and I am blown away. There is no doubt this IS TF Amber Absolute (albeit not in a TF bottle and with a stupidly titled Damber Wabsolute but hey ho).

I have no affiliation with this brand, no idea whether this is a limited run or permanently available and I don't know if they ship internationally (its a UK website and I'm based in the UK) but I wanted to share this with all the TF AA fans out there especially those who aren't lucky enough to already own it. Price was a stonking £52 for 50ml.

Damber Wabsolute 2.0

50ml Damber Wabsolute starts the show with an unbelievable frankincense opening, dense, gentle and smoky. At the heart, notes of amber and woods wiggle their way in. This fragrance truly develops into one of the best amber scents available. Damber Wabsolute has a fabulous burnt carmel accord...

www.somaparfums.com

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[Paddington]

https://www.somaparfums.com/products/mossy-bridges-50ml-extrait seems like moss Breches is on the radar next

 

[rum]

It does look like the link to the Soma Parfums page has disappeared. Are they out of stock or have they been sued by TF?

Would have liked to try this one...

 

[thescenttherapy]

They are super limited edition remakes of TF. So most probably sold out.

 

[wilfred]

sold out and as the OP suggested it was the actual AA formula so not a clone more of a new batch repackaged.

 

[lfc1892]

I see quite a few tried and up for resale online. Make of that what you will…

 

[wilfred]

I see quite a few tried and up for resale online. Make of that what you will…

many people bought simply because of the hype train and percieved value having never tried AA before. unsurprisingly turns out AA isn't for everyone.

 

[thescenttherapy]

Agreed. It's not for everyone, and wasn't a commercial success, I guess. That's why TF discontinued it.

 

[sproaty]

It's good, I own it but haven't tried the original TF. I may prefer Zegna's 'Amber Gold' though to be honest, works out roughly the same price
I've also bought the Moss Breches one too, I haven't tried it yet though. Got a whole load of new scents to work my way through, and not enough time!

 

[seekritdude]

Page not found for me as well.. I was curious if something like this might happen though since I would also have assumed if original perfumer gave out the exact details on how to make it maybe its a given it will never come back so to speak.. Im on my final decant of the OG as it is as well, so I use it pretty sparingly so was always kinda curious if once thats gone its gone for good.

 

[Profcool]

It’s available again.

Damber Wabsolute EDP - Etsy

This Fragrances item by Insiderparfums has 23 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from United Kingdom. Listed on Mar 6, 2023

www.etsy.com

 

[rum]

It’s available again.

Damber Wabsolute EDP - Etsy

This Fragrances item by Insiderparfums has 23 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from United Kingdom. Listed on Mar 6, 2023

www.etsy.com

Thanks. Is there still no way to sample this?

I am informed doing samples are too expensive for them.

 

[TTalkington]

$100.00 shipping to the US, lol.

 

[wilfred]

everyone & their momma has a bottle in the UK fragrance groups, dead easy to pick up a partial or decant etc. Dave has just put together a batch of Damber candles with another user who specializes in them and they're selling through too.

 

[slpfrsly]

Thanks. Is there still no way to sample this?

I am informed doing samples are too expensive for them.

Are you in the UK, rum?

Ah, wilfred beat me to it. Yeah, check facebook. Someone will help you out with a decant I'm sure. I'd also give Parfums Vintage's clone a mention as well. It's not bad, it captures the majority of the amber aspects, although you can tell it's still not as good as nor identical to the original. There's a pungent white pepper note in it which is not particularly pleasant.

 

[Profcool]

Are you in the UK, rum?

Ah, wilfred beat me to it. Yeah, check facebook. Someone will help you out with a decant I'm sure. I'd also give Parfums Vintage's clone a mention as well. It's not bad, it captures the majority of the amber aspects, although you can tell it's still not as good as nor identical to the original. There's a pungent white pepper note in it which is not particularly pleasant.

I had the Parfum Vintage clone before I bought this and as soon as this arrived the PV was sold. Comparing the 2 side by side is like night and day. I honestly wouldn’t bother with that one now unless you can’t easily or cheaply source this, in which case it’s an ok alternative. Just my 2 cents having experienced both.

 

[slpfrsly]

I had the Parfum Vintage clone before I bought this and as soon as this arrived the PV was sold. Comparing the 2 side by side is like night and day. I honestly wouldn’t bother with that one now unless you can’t easily or cheaply source this, in which case it’s an ok alternative. Just my 2 cents having experienced both.

Good to know. 👍

 

[whcouncill]

It's good, I own it but haven't tried the original TF. I may prefer Zegna's 'Amber Gold' though to be honest, works out roughly the same price
I've also bought the Moss Breches one too, I haven't tried it yet though. Got a whole load of new scents to work my way through, and not enough time!

You try the mossy beaches yet?

 

[whcouncill]

$100.00 shipping to the US, lol.

Exactly.

 

[sproaty]

You try the mossy beaches yet?

yeah, it's okay. I've not tried the original so can't compare. It has an Antaeus kinda vibe to it, but seems a little thing. It doesn't come across as very full bodied/rich which is what I'd expect tbh. Haven't worn it much really, I'm rubbish at describing scents

 

[Padron]

$100.00 shipping to the US, lol.

They have recently found a new shipping partner in DHL, instead of FedEx hazardous goods. This has reduced the shipping fees by about half of what they previously were.

I ordered their three available parfums from their Etsy shop and shipping was $56 to US. Hoping to receive the package in a week or so.

Looking forward to trying these as there are some very positive reviews on fragrantica.

Insiderparfums - Etsy

Shop Magical recreations of lost gems by an industry insider by Insiderparfums located in Manchester, United Kingdom.

www.etsy.com

 

[seekritdude]

Maybe if someone wants to get in on this and do a split sometime in the split board id be interested in trying this out

 

[Padron]

Just received my package from Insider Parfums this evening….(waited all day for DHL) 4 days to my door from across the pond. ⚡️

Wearing the Damber Wabsolute now….. (not yet in the directory) love it! Smells exactly like my small sample of TF Amber Absolute…😎 it smells amazing!

Thanks to Insider Parfums, OP and all for sharing this with the community. 👍

 

[Padron]

Wearing the Mossy Bridges now, really love it… I never had a chance to sample the original TF Moss Breches, this version smells outstanding.

The Tokyo Black smells great on paper… never sampled TF Japon Noir either. Might wear that one later tonight after a shower.

Kicking myself for not ordering two bottles of each… oof.

 

[Brooks Otterlake]

Japon Noir is fine, but somewhat overhyped. Take Tom Ford for Men Extreme and add in a bit of Obsession for Men and, presto, you have Japon Noir.

I'd be curious to see what someone else's interpretation of it would be like.