Amber Oud Tobacco Edition

The best clone of Tobacco Vanille, hands down. I've never been a huge fan of Tobacco Vanille. I've always thought it was just too sweet, too cupcakey, with this waxy character that combines unpleasantly with the heavy, pumpkin pie-esque cloves. Herod has always been the superior vanillic tobacco scent with way more tobacco to my nose as well. However, I like TV-likes when they vary the levels a little - for example, Phaedon's Tabac Rouge amps up the ginger and makes it much spicier, and Franck Boclet's Tobacco adds in a plum note for a fruitier experience. Both are far superior to TV in my experience, but I never got around to buying them. However, I stumbled on this fragrance in a mall the other day and was just absolutely smitten. This easily clears TV in my view, both in terms of scent profile, performance, and not to mention price. This is TV but with a delicious cacao nuance, amplified spice, and less of that custardy vanilla. The reviewer who described this as chai is right on the money - this is spicy chai, rooibos, hot chocolatey goodness with a dash of smoke and sadly too little tobacco for my taste. It might be that it needs to macerate in the bottle, like most Middle Eastern scents, so that the base notes come to the fore just a little bit more and for the performance to increase. We shall see. But right now, this is scrumptious, and perfect for fall. This is way more natural and high quality than lots of other scents in this category and even moreso than Red Tobacco, which is a nuclear potion of synthetics. If you like TV or sweet tobacco fragrances, this is a no-brainer for the price. I bought it and will be enjoying this on cold nights - it reminds me of a steaming hot cup of chai or rooibos or hot chocolate on a snowy evening in a log cabin. 8.5/10

I love tobacco smell. I feel this is better than TF Tobacco Vanille because the tobacco is more forward and prominent and while many say this is sweeter, I actually find this LESS sweeter. TFTV to me is very vanilla caramel, VERY cloying to me. Very gourmand. To be fair, I have a negative bias as i cant stand gourmand scents and I ALWAYS find vanilla cloying unless its very subtle. TFTV is nicely balanced with the tobacco and vanilla and as its aged its smelt better to me but still sweet. Amber Oud Tobacco is far spicier. The clove and anise is very prominent which I love. if you are not a fan of either, this is NOT the tobacco scent for you. I hate anise and fennel as a food but love it as a scent (ironically, i love vanilla and caramel as a food, but not as a scent!). Clove and Anise definitely take front and center the first 30-60 mins. As it dries down, i smell a beautiful pipe tobacco that has a hint of both a cherry and a vanilla accord. It reminda me of my great granfather and his cigars in a good non smoking way. Its a dry tobacco, less sweet. I can sense cacao very little but like true cacao, it bringa a bitterness that balances out any sweetness. Many say this is sweeter then TFTV. I dont smell it at all. definitely more tobacco prominent, less sweet, not gourmand. Much more masculine. TF could be unisex in certain ways, i feel amber oud tobacco is far more masculine. I cant imagine a woman wearing this one but TFTV I could see. I also love Mancera Red Tobacco Intense, so spice and dark, dry tobacco is my safe place.

my first cologne to review officially here, al haramain tobacco edition is my debut into the reviewing scene, so here it goes: introduction to the fragrance: as we all were introduced here to this scent, i found this on the tiktok app in the prime of "fragrancetok" as a TFTV clone, i had big expectations based on the packaging, the bottle, and also its price tag where i live at the moment at almost 110 dollars for the 120 ml version. value 7/10 scent: i say that this fragrance smells very good to my nose, however i must point out that i was disappointed by its very high dosage of fruitiness, then again, the main thing that attracted me to tom ford was its perfect balance of all aspects winter fragrances, which this obviously didnt have, atleast not in the same way my beloved TFTV has it. the scent quality was high, like TV, so i had no issues with that, TBH. 8/10 its also perfectly unisex, so thats good too. Performance: this thing is a beast, even more than tom ford tobacco vanille in my opinion, which does make it on the same level as its one third of the price but the same level of quality, which is very impressive IMO. 15 hour lonevity on skin and unlimited time on clothes and paper. 10/10 the sillage is room filling. overall 8.5/10 i encourage you all to try this here, i personally love it and smell it on my tester strip even now HAHAHA, i saw it for 40 dollars on jomashop, buy it if you can ship it from JomaShop to your house, BYEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!! :3

I just (blind) purchased a 60ml bottle of AO Tobacco Edition. The batchcode is: 27012411217 and it's made in the U.A.E. First off, the packaging is absolutely beautiful. You get it in a nicely made wooden (?) box, that is in the color of the fragrance and the name plate is brushed metal, just like the one on the bottle or the cap. The bottle itself is quite heavy and well made + the atomizer seems to be pressurized, which caught me off guard. A 10/10 for the packaging. The scent is a unique and acquired taste and isn't for everyone, sadly. I'm not sure how close it is to Tobacco Vanille, but in itself it isn't something you can pull off wearing every day. It's heavy, it's sweet...my wife says it reminds her of cough syrup. My nose is tingling from smelling it in the air, from my clothes. It should be reserved for special occasions and only during the fall / winter time. I'm not even sure if you'll get any compliments wearing this. This is just from smelling it on my skin / clothes...perhaps in the air it is less heavy? As for the performance, it smells like something that will last for a very long time and be pretty strong. It's a 9/10 in those regards. I would recommend anyone interested in purchasing it to at least somehow test it first. The 60ml will probably last you a looong time, since it isn't something you should overspray or even use that often.

This is so similar to Tobacco Vanille it's uncanny. Just bought it directly from the Al Haramain website - definitely worth the money, especially given it's only £60 for 60ml. It actually seems richer, with more tobacco and more spices. As Miguel Mantos said in his article, this one actually reveals more secrets, more depth, more interest. It's actually better than Tom Ford! Yes, I've said it, it is! And I usually love most things dear Mr Ford does. However, a few differences: 1) It has a shade more tobacco and spice, but it's all the better for it. 2) It has a slightly sharper (and less appealing) opening, and maybe a bit more fruit in the first minute or so, but it's so transitory it doesn't detract away from the TV template. 3) The best bit though...now I've got used to it a bit more, I can smell shades of Chergui, possibly the hay of the coumarin or this having a trace more tobacco - again, only once you get used to it. The drydown is identical to TV and gorgeous! Although, just maybe, if I'm being picky (although it's been a while since I owned the OG), the silage is the tiniest bit smaller. And I'm talking small. (Maybe I've misremembered, it's that small.) Anyway. So what. Spray more. It last AGES - I can still smell it on myself in the morning with last sprays at 5pm the day before. Love the smell. Love love love the price. Goodbye Mr Ford.

smells like freshly brewed roasted chai. If you grew up with not having spices around you, you may probably not like this but if you do, you'll find this enjoyable. When you first spray this, you'll get a roasted like Cloves, star anise, Ginger combo with a sweet but not too sweet that makes it cloying type but a cozy, snuggly type sweet vanilla and cinnamon in the back with subtle but noticeable hints of cacao and dried fruits. I don't smell tobacco in this, but it is probably because it is what makes that dark roasted note to this fragrance that elevate the spices so imagine a dark roasted Cloves, star anise ginger and cinnamon flavoured tobacco is the best way I could describe the tobacco note in this. So overall it is a great fall, spring or winter scent if you're into a sweet dark roasted spices vanilla cinnamon fragrances or easiest way I could describe it, a dark roasted freshly brewed chai. Definitely for the cooler weather. Performance wise I am not sure yet as I just got this in today and it is my first impressions but, I will do an update after giving it some time to settle down and seize it's full potential. Update: Performance is amazing, more than a full day on clothes but only 9-10 hrs which is still pretty good

I don't know what others are saying BUT this thing is not beast mode...we should create a new category titan mode for this perfume. I haven't smelled the TV from TF and I can't say how similar they are, but damn this stuff is really good. The longevity and projection are like Mike Tyson hitting you. One of the cons that I found out (the hard way) is that due to the monstrous strength, after about 6-7 hours you start to get tired of it (not in a bad way, but you get sick of smelling so strong). If you like sweet vanilla, tobacco and a bit of incense then this is a must for you. I did an experiment, put a spray on my hand, after 5 minutes I put a spray of Mancera red tobacco and wiped my hand with a dry tissue (because I'm sick of Mike Tyson punching me in the face) and for the whole day I had a very interesting aroma of drunk black cherry, tobacco, vanilla (not so sweet), wood moss and light Indian incense. Definitely for late fall and winter. Don't even think about putting this thing on in the summer...they won't even let you go into the sea...

Opening: One simple association - masala chai. The tobacco is either very lightly felt or suggested to the mind by the notes. Nevertheless, as masala chai's fan I absolutely love that opening. Moreover, it's not too sweet, feel weighted perfectly. 9/10 Later: With the passage of time the milk in masala chai weakens and the spices become more visible. 8/10 Projection and sillage: Now here is the tragedy... After thinking I found a smell I have to get a full bottle of, it becomes a skin smell after an hour or two. Great disappointment, will surely retry in other circumstances, but so far this aspect is really disappointing. 5/10 Price:Quality 5/10 Overall: It's a great masala chai perfume with very disappointing projection and sillage. I think this one sentence perfectly sums up this perfume. The smells feel very natural, not synthetic and really well-round, well composed. Given the projection and sillage the perfume does feel overpriced with price tag of 50$ for 60 ml. Overall grade: 6.5/10

An absolutely magnificent scent that's not for everyone. Amber Oud Tobacco Edition is a gorgeous scent but it's very defined and doesn't suit everyone. It's powerful and would never suggest this is as an office fragrance or for everyday wear. It's sexy and strong and packs a punch. Maybe if you're a smoker this would work perfectly for you but only a few sprays on a cool day. Try before you buy, but not a disappointing buy if it suits you. While unisex AOTE for me is a very specific kind of woman. A sultry lady who always smokes the best cigarettes in every country she's in. She can easily afford them but never has to buy her own when she's gifted them with a wink and a smile. Her red lip is impeccable and hair is perfectly done. She keeps her most precious belongings in a cigar box. In there, letters from past lovers sit smelling like this; tobacco with sweet spice and rich dried fruits. I am not this woman. But sometimes when I wear fragrance imagine that I'm her.

I have owned Tobacco Vanille for many years (same bottle). As my bottle started to get lower I explored some less expensive alternatives. This one seemed like a good option. I’ve always gotten a lot of compliments from Tobacco Vanille so I wanted something very close to it. Let me tell you, this smells EXACTLY like TV from TF to me.... To my nose there is zero difference between the two. Dare I say, I might like this version more than the TF version. In my opinion, same sillage, exact same scent, and lasts exactly as long if not longer than TV by Tom Ford. As far as “dupes” go, this is a 1:1 or 100% in my Opinion. If you know you like tobacco scents with a very creamy vanilla, this is a safe blind buy. If you were considering Tom Fords Tobacco Vanille, get this 1st and see if you like it first!! Trust me. If you do, you’d like TV.... But, you likely don’t need to buy the TF version after getting this. I was able to order mine on Amazon and it came within a few days.

Guys, I own the original Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille (100ml), and I’m genuinely in love with this fragrance. It’s actually the scent that pulled me into the fragrance world in the first place. It was my signature for years and I wore it at my graduation, and to so many Christmas parties and very special occasions. That’s how much this scent means to me. It’s part of me. And I’m telling you... Al Haramain absolutely nailed it. Amber Oud Tobacco Edition is honestly a 1:1 match to Tobacco Vanille in terms of scent profile, quality, and overall vibe. One time, I even sprayed both on my wrists, and after a few hours I completely forgot and couldn’t tell which one was the original and which one was the clone — that’s how close it is. If you love the Tobacco Vanille DNA, I highly recommend picking this one up. Performance-wise, it’s just as strong as the OG, great projection and excellent longevity.

I too will echo the last two reviews. There is far too much clove and honey - and far too little tobacco, vanilla, dried fruit, incense, tonka and musc. These two dominant accords begin to grow and drown out all other notes as the bottle matures on the shelf - as though a chemical reaction were still going on and hadn't been factored in prior to bottle maceration at the factory and distribution. So, it's not Tobacco Vanille - so approach it that way. It's very cost effective with quality, sillage and longevity. Lightly applied, it can be very nice - just one or two small spritzes to the chest or ankles (under pants) will waft for an eternity. Layers and plays well with smoky vanillas like Cologne of the Missions or an impeccable vanilla musk like Tihota or even dry cocoa/cacao bases with cannabis touches. Elixir de Merveilles is also delicious when spritzed lightly on top.

Amber Oud Tobacco Edition by Al Haramain is definitely more tobacco-forward than the OG, and that’s what makes it stand out. The tobacco here is rich, bold, and gives the fragrance a depth that makes it feel more complex and mature. It’s not too sweet—more smoky, with a touch of warmth, which makes it feel a bit sexier and a lot bolder. This one isn’t for the faint of heart; it’s got a strong, commanding presence, but in the best way. I get compliments whenever I wear it, and it definitely leaves an impression. It’s a fragrance that feels confident and powerful, perfect for colder weather or nights out when you want to stand out. If you like a more tobacco-heavy scent with a touch of sweetness and sophistication, Amber Oud Tobacco Edition is definitely worth checking out. It’s complex, mature, and bold—perfect for making a statement.

Let’s start with what everyone wants to hear. Is this a good dupe of TV. Yes, very much so it is. This is probably 95% or more close. I know that is like a buzz word nowadays but this truly is close. With both on my wrists it’s very close in the dry down. The opening is very much different because of the clove, but give it a bit it settles. I feel like this one shows the cinnamon note i slightly get in the original a tiny bit more. It’s not a really harsh cinnamon. It’s instead a smooth pure sweetness to compliment the vanilla. Don’t be scared looking around for TV alternatives. That’s how I was until I gave in. Great decision by me. If you like TV and you want to smell like TV just buy this 10/10 dupe 9.8/10 imo Can’t say much on the performance because it hasn’t macerated.

It’s a perfect dupe of Tom Ford tobacco Vanille. This is a very gourmand fragrance due to the strong cinnamon and vanilla notes white the tobacco note somewhat balances this out. It’s a very sweet and strong fragrance and is great for its value. I think it lasts around 10 hours with decent projection. It replicates the Tom Ford scent beautifully but may be just a bit more sweeter. I did notice that compared to the Tobacco Vanille the tobacco note in Al Harmian isn’t as strong, sometimes it also may be hard to smell. For its price point Al Harmain’s Amber Oud Tobacco edition may be one of the best fragrances. It’s cheap, great performance and a very good dupe of Tobacco Vanille. Scent: 10 Projection: 8 Longevity: 8 Value: 10 Overall: 9

Got a decant of this since I'm looking for my first tobacco scent. This is the one that I like the most out of all I tried (Red Tobacco, Spicebomb Extreme, Le Male Elixir). The opening smells like chai tea, which I love. After a few minutes it settles down to a good combination of cloves, honey, vanilla, tobacco and fruits. The overall results is an extremely cozy and inviting scent. Sweet, warm and uplifting. Sophistication without being formal. Good for cold weather. Performance is great, lasted over 10 hours with 4 sprays on the neck. Got several compliments. The only downside is that it's kind of pricey in my country, but I like it more than the others I've tried so I'm going to go with this one.

Rating: 🤔 Do I like it: Yep Who it is: a soft-hearted academic reading a book alongside overly honeyed tea and pipe tobacco Smells I get: honey, tea, tobacco, vanilla Meyer's Briggs type: INFJ, INTP Have you ever by accident or curiosity put waaay too much honey in your black tea? Opulently sweet, decadently honeyed tea. What type of tea? Probably black, but it's mostly hot watered down honey. I do get whiffs of dry tobacco leaves and dry tea leaves on the drydown, as well as cinnamon. In the last stages, it does get to mostly dry tobacco and vanilla, honey be damned. A nice, thought provoking sweet. Calms me down quite a bit. Feels like I should be reading while wearing it. Feels serene.

As someone who has never tried TF Tobacco Vanille I would say let this fragrance macerate for 3 months. It is a masterpiece. Mine smells exactly like the old tobacco pouches smelled back when a lot of people rolled their own tobacco. Cinnamon, some honey scent (maybe because of the sweetness) and a bit of tobacco. The cloves can be overpowering at the start, but give it 20 minutes, and they begin to die off. Then the beautiful scent of the tobacco starts to shine through, but at the three-hour mark, this becomes a thing of beauty. Incredible fragrance, they nailed it and for the price, unbeatable for those who love the old-fashioned smell of tobacco on a man.

The best dupe of TF Tobacco Vanilla I have found. I like the tobacco note better, and appreciate the extra spicyness from the clove. Cocoa scent is great as well. High quality fragrance, even if it was sold at a higher price point. Bottle is sturdy but as many al haramain amber oud bottles, it came with the cap defective (black casing separates from metal plating on cap). I like the atomizer too. You can get a decent mist and seems to spray slightly longer than other atomizers. I will say the clove might be too much for some. I love it though. A great scent and I highly recommend. Scent: 9.7/10 Projection: 8.8/10 Sillage: 8.8/10 Longevity: 10/10

This cologne is AMAZING as long as you dont overspray, then it quickly becomes nauseating and will give you a headache. this is one of those fragrances that you will have to learn to spray away from your nose, maybe ONE spray to the neck and then spray like on your chest and lower arms. you can get away with more sprays during the winter. let this macerate for a bit give it like a month, the smell will come out of this. It smells like root beer, that is the best way i can describe this. it has the vanilla, sassafras, and star anise notes. It is a TF tobacco vanille dupe, maybe not as complex as it, but for the price point like cmon be happy.