Amber Absolutely

Im not the biggest amber lover, but this stuff is magical. Its high quality and quite unique. However, it reminds me a bit of Plum Japonaise by TF and Gran Soir by MFK. I love the plum note in this. It makes the composition a bit playful in contrast to the more dead serious boring classical ambers. If I am going to critique something, its the name. First of all, the red thread of creative mysterious cool names (such as «Bojnokopff’s purple hat», «Confessions of a garden gnome» etc) are broken with «Amber Absolutely». Secondly, the name seems to lack describing a concept. Thirdly, it sounds like something Parfume Vintage or Dua (such as their «Invasion of barbers») could have called a clone of Amber Absolute. When there already exist a classic called Amber Absolute, I do not understand why fort & manle name it almost the same (many reviewers question the names amber absolute vs amber absolutely in their videoes. Is it a clone? Is it inspired by TF? What is the relationship?) luckily its not close to amber absolute, then it really has been understood as a clone. Very confusing. The name seems very uninspired compared to the rest of the line where you really feel buying a story. Thats the cool thing about the brand- all the symbols and wonder. I guess some would think im a bit too critical, but at this level, fragrance is art, and concept and naming is a part of the whole in my opinion. It also influence the perception and the feeling of owning a bottle. When wearing confession of a garden gnome, im living the adventure. I get image in my head of the gnome, I can both see and understand his perspective through the scent. Sometimes I see him at night, sometime I see him at a bright summer day. Its just not a smell, its a trip! Its fragrance as art. The boarder between internal and external world become fuzzy, and the wearer can take part in another universe by fort and manley’s creation. But «amber absoluely» does not throw any spells, but nevertheless- you will smell good, I mean great! Despite im not a fan of the name and the lack of a clear concept, I love the juice. Probably the best amber in history?

My first try from my sample set of the house of Fort & Manle out of Melbourne, Amber Absolutely's name certainly reminds me of Tom Ford Amber Absolute, a two-sided coin of a comparison and that elicits fond thoughts of one of my favorite fragrances but perhaps in doing so sets an unrealistic standard. That said, the comparisons to TFAA should end with their common amber dominance, as the fragrances are quite different. Amber Absolutely is loaded with amber but also a collection of bright, sweet, interesting notes that I love: specifically, honey, benzoin, plum, and rose, to name the most prominent. The result is a bright a fruity take on amber that is comparable to Parfum d'Empire Ambre Russe, but without the certain animalic vibe of Ambre Russe. Amber Absolutely, by contrast, remains primarily fruity with hints of floral and woody accords, with the woody acords coming out more in the dry down. Performance is very strong in terms of both projection and longevity, and this is arguably a more cold-weather-leaning option (though certainly not as heavy as some amber-dominant greats like TFAA or Profumum Ambra Aurea) but still plausible wearible on warm weather evenings, and not particularly masculine or feminine based on traditional norms. A 50ml bottle, the only size, is priced for 230 AUD (roughly 178 USD) through the house site, and I don't believe this is available anywhere else. It's not cheap, but it's really superb stuff, love at first sniff, and I'll be seeking out a bottle at some point. 9 out of 10

This being the older version of the perfume, I remember hearing that this needed to be reformulated or reverse-engineered? Maybe the formula/recipe was lost? I can't remember, and in many ways, it's not important. I ended up getting an 'advance' version of the re-made AA before it was officially released, quite possibly from someone who got it early and wasn't meant to pass it on to me (!), and if memory serves correctly, I LEGIT couldn't spot many differences. Well, no difference that needs to be taken seriously, given perfumes CAN and DO perform differently on the same skin on different days. That's just how it is... Anyway, today, the scent is mostly rose, plum and amber -- I would go as far as saying that the amber is THIRD in line for detectible elements -- it's mostly rose today, then plum, then the amber. This is a wonderful scent I remember being intrigued by the first time I smelt it -- I remember early 2018, I'd bought the sample set and had it sent to my parents' place as I was living in HK at the time and was coming for a summer visit during CNY. It was one of the 2 or 3 I really liked. I tried the crap out of this one, and when I returned to Melbs (the following year) I snapped up an original version AA from an FB group. It's so charmingly sweet and pleasant on the nose -- nothing is jarring, nothing is pushing your patience and NOTHING is too much. I just love this scent. It's stunning...

Amber Absolutely is my favourite of the Fort n Manle creations I have sniffed so far and in my humble opinion is the shining star of the bunch. A fruity Amber done right. Starts off dark and fruity, a combination of the rich plum and dark blackcurrant, a very realistic fruity note that manages to capture the sweet essence of the fruits as well as the bitterness of the peel.The heart is all rose like the notes say but it's not a rose frag, rather the rose note just adds a floral dimension to the plum. It then segues into the ambery heart with musk and labdanum which turns the dry down Balsamic to my nose. One frag it kinda reminds me of is the long discontinued Escada Magnetism, the ambery grape soda vibe of that is somewhat akin to the Plum and Amber notes here. They veer off in different directions but they have that vibe in common. If you loved Magnetism like I do, this one should definitely be on your list. This does not project much and longevity is around the 6 hour range on my skin, not great but better than the others I have tested so far. It is the middle of a hot summer out here with 40 C heat so could be the wrong season for testing these out as well. To conclude, this one is a job well done and definitely full bottle worthy if I can find a good deal on one. So far, it's the only one of the Fort n Manle's I am inclined to do so and this is a "Love".

Amber Absolutely unfolds on my skin with an over abundance of mouthwatering plum, the richness of the introductory fruity accord is almost boozy to a certain extend. Honestly speaking, delicious is an understatement to describe this introduction. With in about 20 seconds I begin to experiment what I perceive as the infusion of plum into a veil of smoky amber, with honeyed resins elevating the richness of this opulent blend in the heart to another level. The long lasting base features a beautiful cedarwood that ties everything together to form what I will dare to proclaim as the most powerful offering in the impressive Fort & Manle perfume catalog. The layout of this blend showcases all of the beautiful aspects of what the perfect amber fragrance should be, Fort & Manle delivered an amber accord of the highest quality, rich, opulent but somewhat playful, projecting warmth and seduction simultaneously. I’ve tried so many amber perfumes throughout my fragrance journey, but very few have succeeded to impress me as much as Amber Absolutely. This is an easy 5 out of 5 in my books.

Very beautiful incensy amber of the sort found in Tauer’s L’air du Desert Marocain. If LDDM’s opening blast is too intense for you, then this Fort & Manle offering fixes that with a soft fruity opening, and then dries down into that gorgeous LDDM drydown. I get some similarities to Tom Ford’s Amber Absolute and Ambre Russe, but they aren’t the best comparison. TF Amber Absolute has an animalic opening and in the drydown it has a far more pronounced, charred incense. Ambre Russe dries down to a fruit cake amber, whereas this opens with a fruitcake amber and dries down to the soft, dry, inviting amber of LDDM. Once we consider similarities within the realm of amber fragrances, it is closest to Tauer’s distinctive take on amber in LDDM. Note: Comments relate to the second formulation, which is contained in the new packaging in the Black bottles . Apparently both formulations are relatively similar but I never tried the first.

This is a weird amber perfume. I have pressed the i LOVE Burton, because i can recognize a good quality here, although this is not a perfume that i would wear. I ser the notes List but this is not what i smell. I sobre say thelist is wrobg because if i think and abstracto myself i can recog ize this notes but the first impresión is totally different. If i wouldnt see the list i would say this a bsrber shop kind of perfume, very masculine, with a very ambery and balsámic background but without loosing his fougere? And classic Style. I get Aldo some honey vibe which makesme remember perfumes like tabú by dana.the performance is better than other f&m perfumes and i think It leans a bit more masculine although the sweetness makes It easily worn by women. It has also some decicinal vibe. For cold weather better. Scent: 7 Longevity: 8 Sillage: 6 Quality/price: 5 Versatility: 6 Originality: 7 Global: 7.5

Now, for the recent formulation... Yes, the start is a little different, the sudden, acrid 'citrus' start is no longer there. Neither is the "just wait a few moments" rationalisation, and so, I think I prefer this version. The reformulation is just as plum-rosey as the OG version, but it feels more full-bodied or complete. I know it radiates out because my wife complained about how much I put on this morning from the other room! I feel this is something I could confidently wear and enjoy. I probably wouldn't feel the need to search from the OG AND the 2.0 version, though either would work for me, the recent version being my preferred version. So yeah, I love both, but, given the fact that I have something like seven and a half litres of perfume in my possession, only one is needed, and that one would be the recent version...

I'm gonna write two reviews for this scent, one today and one tomorrow, as I have both the original and the latter, reformulated versions to compare... For the OG version, this one comes across as a plummy-fruity rose floral, with background level amber and resin. I'm not getting any of the woods or the vetiver (praise Him), and it is functioning like a pretty decent dark-sweet scent. I wouldn't say it was stock, nor that it was 'out there', and I really DO like it, but for me, I think I prefer the reformulated version. Not 100% sure of that JUST yet, but I am really enjoying this, and it is speaking to me, but maybe not as much as the newer one. The amber/resin is not as strong as I would have preferred, but having said that, it is an incredibly well-put-together and I would wear this one again and again.

Incredibly beautiful and delightful to wear. If I could only recommend one FM perfume this would be it. It sums up the general vibe of the whole range - and is probably one of the longer lasting and stronger perfumes of the collection. I don't find this overly resinous compared to say, Forty Thieves / Suleyman - but I think that's because it's blended well. Amber Absolutely is quite sweet and fruity but as said, well blended so doesn't feel too much in either direction. It took me a long time to appreciate FM to the fullest but now I see how good these are. Fort is a talented perfumer that prefers natural ingredients. This may explain why they don't seem to wow in terms of projection and sillage - but I'm not too fussed about that! Quite happy with AA's performance.

Have just sampled this and its indeed a beauty. Its a mysterious perfume without being dark, and dignified without being intimidating. I wouldnt call this a sexy or a date night scent, not by modern society standards anyway. Actually, it might strike as mature and not too playful. It might, anyway, become attractive once one learns to appreciate its introspective vibe. To my nose, this is a gorgeous amber leaning bitter, with some sweetness added by the plum, and i can visualize this composition as a thick, burgundy colored syrup. I would say its unisex leaning feminine. Edit: an hour or so later, I can see where the “sexy” thing comes from. This is very addictive, almost narcotic. Deep and makes you wanna sniff your wrist continuously.

Black currant and Plum mingle with a sensual Rose in the heart which is elevated by a sweet cedar and soft hay-like vetiver note swirling around a succulent Amber resin; with a touch of benzoin adding richness to an opulent base of musk and leather-like Labdanum. Once all intertwined an elixir of some of the most costly of all perfumer materials accosting everyone in its trail with a scent which Middle Eastern Royalty would be celebratory of. Gum Resins which have been used in perfumery for millennia with origins from the Middle East have been taken by Fort & Manle and blended them with the sumptuous notes of plum and black currant so well to create a scent which is both alluring and majestic.

A stunning amber/fruity fragrance. For me the opening is breathtaking and justifies why you get what you pay for in fragrances of Picasso caliber. The beautiful sensual musks used in this symphony of a composition is why niche perfumery will always be an art form. After the first hour or so the tart fruitiness dials down(some) and it slides into a deep sweet/not dry powdery scent with the sweet amber being it's forcing shield that will exhilarate all that gets wafts of it's sillage. It's extremely enjoyable to me and I would lean mass appealing for people of style and class but not one for an office setting. A Solid 9/10 and bottle worthy for sure in my book.

Deep dark syrupy fruit, resinous amber & rose. The amber here is only the backbone rather than the star. Fruit and rose can be problematic for me, but in this case the blend suits me well with the resinous and earthy aspects tempering the potential trouble spots of those two. Something about it also tickles my teenage nostalgia of the incense and oils I would purchase at New Age type shops or street & Ren fairs. Despite the thickened sweetness and floral aspect it also feels earthy, witchy, mystical. I love it. (black bottle)

Amber Absolutely is definitely a fitting name to this fragrance. It opens up with loads of sweet amber, accompanied by labdanum and, to my nose, cinnamon. I do not get that plum note, which is a pity. This is highly reminiscent of Orca by House of Matriarch and a bit of Grand Soir by MFK. All are very expensive, you can get some other alternatives (I would actually get Grand Soir). AA lasts about 6 hours on my skin with moderate to soft projection. It is great while it lasts, wish it stayed around a little while longer.

Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous Amber fragrance with a bit of fruity aspect to it. I need a bottle of this. Absolutely amazing. If you enjoy this fragrance, also try Roja Amber Aoud ( masterpiece of a frag but double the price of this ). This last all day, does not project very far but definitely within an arms length, which is enough for me. I just keep craving more and more every time I wear it. Find me on YT & IG @VirginNose

An interesting perfume, which tastes of past,of lived,of shadows, of darkness and drama.... it is a beautiful fragrance, very welcoming and glamorous. Warm up in the cold days of winter, i love this scent... it's one of my favorites of this house! Beautiful!!! Sillage: 7./10 Longevity: 8./10 Scent: 9./10 Overall: 9./10

Holy Smokes! This is a breathtakingly beautiful and staggeringly stunning Amber fragrance. I love rose, oud, and amber with Tom Ford Amber Absolute being my cult favorite and this thing right here is knocking on it's door and ringing the bell. Do it a favor or else it will kick in the door and let it in.

Oh wow I’m lost for words on how good this fragrance is. Beautiful amber mixed in with spices, though not listed I get cinnamon too. All sits on a bed of light woods and vetiver. The plum is there though fleeting. I don’t seem to pick up the rose as a stand out. Perfect composition!

oh man, this is good. I have a decant but now desperately need a bottle and can't find one anywhere. if anyone is looking to sell or swap PLEASE reach out to me! I need this amber and soapy rose in my life