What Is Al Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition a Dupe Of?

What is Amber Oud Tobacco Edition a dupe of?

Al Haramain Amber Oud Tobacco Edition is commonly compared with Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille EDP. Warm tobacco, vanilla sweetness, cocoa and spice give you the basic idea. If that combination is why you enjoy the Tom Ford, this is an alternative worth getting your nose on.

This guide covers Amber Oud Tobacco Edition EDP and the original Tobacco Vanille eau de parfum. Tobacco Vanille Parfum is a separate release, and the other Amber Oud editions have different scent profiles.

How close is it to Tobacco Vanille?

We rate the similarity at 88%. The resemblance is strong, but we wouldn't treat the two bottles as interchangeable. If you're attached to the way Tobacco Vanille opens, that's a good place to start your comparison.

Al Haramain lists tobacco leaf, ginger, black pepper and cinnamon first. Vanilla, tonka, cocoa, clove, star anise and incense fill out the middle, followed by dried fruits, woods and tobacco. Tom Ford also highlights tobacco, vanilla, tonka, cocoa, dried fruits and wood accords. That shared sweet tobacco foundation explains the pairing, while Al Haramain's spice list gives you another part of the scent to pay attention to.

The opening gets the most attention

In a comparison tested on opposite arms, the reviewer finds Amber Oud Tobacco Edition sharper at first, then much closer as both settle. They also describe the Al Haramain as sweeter, with the Tom Ford feeling smoother overall.

A separate Tobacco Vanille alternatives discussion includes owners who find the pair very close, alongside a commenter who finds the Al Haramain too heavy on cinnamon and clove. The spice is clearly part of the appeal for some people and the sticking point for others.

Who should try it?

If sweet tobacco and vanilla are what you're after, put Tobacco Edition on your sample list. If you prefer the tobacco to stay ahead of the sweetness and spice, give both fragrances a proper wear before deciding. A quick spray on paper won't tell you everything about the drydown.

Our Tobacco Vanille versus Amber Oud Tobacco Edition comparison goes further into the choice. Check the offers above for current retailer availability and compare the bottle sizes before buying.