Question 1

What's the difference between Purple Patchouli and Amber Absolute?

Accepted Answer

Purple Patchouli is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Tom Ford (2007) dominated by Amber accords. Amber Absolute is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Tom Ford (2007) leaning on Amber accords. They share 4 accords: Amber, Woody, Balsamic, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Purple Patchouli or Amber Absolute?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Purple Patchouli scores 4.15/5 vs Amber Absolute at 4.38/5. Amber Absolute's standout strength: Complex, well-balanced amber composition with minimal vanilla dominance. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Purple Patchouli and Amber Absolute smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Amber Absolute: Amber Absolute is highly respected in the fragrance community as a sophisticated, non-vanilla-forward amber that stands out in its category.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Purple Patchouli or Amber Absolute?

Accepted Answer

Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Purple Patchouli vs Amber Absolute?

Accepted Answer

Purple Patchouli scores highest for fall wear; Amber Absolute scores highest for winter wear. Purple Patchouli leans evening, Amber Absolute leans evening.

Purple Patchouli vs Amber Absolute

Comparison Summary

Shared Accords (4)

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Attribute	Purple Patchouli	Amber Absolute
Brand	Tom Ford	Tom Ford
Year	2007	2007
Rating	4.15	4.38
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	0