Tom Ford Amber Intrigue EDP

Description

Amber Intrigue is a warm, spiced amber built around sticky dates and cinnamon. Released in 2024 as part of Tom Ford's Private Blend and composed by Julien Rasquinet and Pascal Gaurin, it opens on dates, cinnamon and a thread of olibanum, moves into sandalwood and vetiver, and settles on amber and labdanum. Tom Ford frames it as the story of a discreet affair, and the scent keeps that mood: it is close, soft and warm rather than loud. The sandalwood and vetiver keep the date and amber from tipping into pure dessert.

Fragrance Pyramid

• Top: Dates, Cinnamon, Olibanum
• Heart: Sandalwood, Vetiver
• Base: Amber, Labdanum

Performance

Longevity: Roughly 4–6 hours for most wearers.
Sillage: Soft, an intimate amber.
Projection: Close to the body; people notice it when they are near you.

An honest note: this is a skin-close amber, not a room-filler. If you want the date-and-amber warmth with more reach, apply to clothing as well as skin.

Best Occasions & Season

Best in Fall and Winter, for the office on cold days and for relaxed evenings. It is unisex. Skip it in summer heat, when the dates and amber can feel syrupy.

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Perfumer: Julien Rasquinet and Pascal Gaurin
House: Tom Ford (Private Blend)
Launched: 2024

Try Before You Commit

A hand-poured 1mL decant is $18.99, enough to see how the dates and amber sit on your skin. Our 1mL samples come in a 2mL vial filled halfway, so the vial will look half full. That is the correct amount.

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FAQ

Does Amber Intrigue contain oud?
No. Its notes list no agarwood. The warmth comes from amber, labdanum and sandalwood, with a little smoke from olibanum.

Is it men's or women's?
Unisex. The dates and cinnamon are sweet and warm, the vetiver and sandalwood keep it grounded.

How strong is it?
Fairly soft. It stays close to the skin for around 4–6 hours.

What does it smell like?
Sticky dates and cinnamon over a creamy sandalwood and a resinous amber base, with a light touch of olibanum.