Dossier Ambery Sage vs Maison Alhambra Fabulo Intense

Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Tom Ford Fucking Fabulous.

At a glance

Dossier Ambery Sage costs £39 and Maison Alhambra Fabulo Intense costs £17, so Maison Alhambra Fabulo Intense is £22 cheaper. They share 5 notes out of 12 distinct notes listed across both (42%). Both are EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Tom Ford Fucking Fabulous.

Dossier Ambery Sage

Ambery Sage is Dossier's dark, textural interpretation of Tom Ford Fucking Fabulous, combining bitter almond, sage and lavender with leather, orris and vanilla over amber, blond woods and tonka bean.

Maison Alhambra Fabulo Intense

Maison Alhambra Fabulo Intense is an aromatic leather gourmand fragrance built around lavender, bitter almond and a creamy tonka amber base, positioned as a bold interpretation of the Tom Ford Fucking Fabulous style.

Dossier Ambery Sage, dupe of Tom Ford Fucking FabulousMaison Alhambra Fabulo Intense, dupe of Tom Ford Fucking Fabulous

Comparison

Dossier Ambery SageMaison Alhambra Fabulo Intense
Overall rating7.6/10 · 1 review7.8/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.2/107.6/10
Projection6.8/106.8/10
Scent accuracy8.0/108.3/10
Value for money8.5/108.5/10
Price£39£17
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexUnisex
Inspired byTom Ford Fucking FabulousTom Ford Fucking Fabulous

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

Dossier Ambery Sage

Top Notes

  • Bitter Almond
  • Sage
  • Lavender

Heart Notes

  • Leathery Notes
  • Orris
  • Vanilla

Base Notes

  • Amber
  • Blond Woods
  • Tonka Bean

Maison Alhambra Fabulo Intense

Top Notes

  • Lavender
  • Clary Sage

Heart Notes

  • Bitter Almond
  • Leather
  • Vanilla

Base Notes

  • Tonka Bean
  • Cashmeran
  • Amber

Shared Notes

  • Bitter Almond
  • Lavender
  • Vanilla
  • Amber
  • Tonka Bean

5 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Dossier Ambery Sage lists Sage, Leathery Notes, Orris and Blond Woods that Maison Alhambra Fabulo Intense does not.

Maison Alhambra Fabulo Intense lists Clary Sage, Leather and Cashmeran that Dossier Ambery Sage does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Dossier Ambery Sage

  • Leather
  • Almond
  • Aromatic
  • Vanilla
  • Amber
  • Powdery
  • Woody

Maison Alhambra Fabulo Intense

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Amber
  • Vanilla
  • Gourmand
  • Powdery
  • Leather
  • Herbal
  • Aromatic
  • Lavender
  • Bitter
  • Nutty

Both share Leather, Aromatic, Vanilla, Amber, Powdery and Woody. Dossier Ambery Sage also lists Almond. Maison Alhambra Fabulo Intense also lists Sweet, Fresh, Gourmand, Herbal, Lavender, Bitter and Nutty.

Vibes

Dossier Ambery Sage

  • Bold
  • Decadent
  • Dark
  • Luxurious
  • Textured

Maison Alhambra Fabulo Intense

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Sweet
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Intense
  • Modern
  • Gourmand
  • Confident
  • Luxurious

Both share Bold and Luxurious. Dossier Ambery Sage also lists Decadent, Dark and Textured. Maison Alhambra Fabulo Intense also lists Fresh, Clean, Sweet, Warm, Intense, Modern, Gourmand and Confident.

Occasions

Dossier Ambery Sage

  • Evening
  • Date Night
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Special Occasion

Maison Alhambra Fabulo Intense

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Social
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Year-round

Both share Evening, Autumn and Winter. Dossier Ambery Sage also lists Date Night and Special Occasion. Maison Alhambra Fabulo Intense also lists Signature, Social and Year-round.

Performance

Dossier Ambery Sage

  • Statement Projection
  • Long Wearing
  • Dense Drydown

Maison Alhambra Fabulo Intense

  • Subtle
  • Linear

Dossier Ambery Sage lists Statement Projection, Long Wearing and Dense Drydown. Maison Alhambra Fabulo Intense lists Subtle and Linear.

Style lane

Dossier Ambery Sage

  • Leathery amber gourmand

Maison Alhambra Fabulo Intense

  • Leather gourmand

Dossier Ambery Sage lists Leathery amber gourmand. Maison Alhambra Fabulo Intense lists Leather gourmand.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Maison Alhambra Fabulo Intense (7.6/10)
  • Projection: Tie (6.8/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Maison Alhambra Fabulo Intense (8.3/10)
  • Value for money: Tie (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Maison Alhambra Fabulo Intense (£17)

Maison Alhambra Fabulo Intense leads on longevity, scent accuracy and lower price. They are level on projection and value for money.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Dossier Ambery Sage has 1 community review and Maison Alhambra Fabulo Intense has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Dossier Ambery Sage or Maison Alhambra Fabulo Intense?

Dossier Ambery Sage costs £39 and Maison Alhambra Fabulo Intense costs £17, so Maison Alhambra Fabulo Intense is £22 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Dossier Ambery Sage or Maison Alhambra Fabulo Intense?

Atlas ratings give Dossier Ambery Sage 7.2 out of 10 for longevity and Maison Alhambra Fabulo Intense 7.6 out of 10, so Maison Alhambra Fabulo Intense rates higher.

Which projects more, Dossier Ambery Sage or Maison Alhambra Fabulo Intense?

Atlas ratings give Dossier Ambery Sage 6.8 out of 10 for projection and Maison Alhambra Fabulo Intense 6.8 out of 10, so they rate the same.

Which is closer to Tom Ford Fucking Fabulous, Dossier Ambery Sage or Maison Alhambra Fabulo Intense?

Atlas ratings give Dossier Ambery Sage 8.0 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Maison Alhambra Fabulo Intense 8.3 out of 10, so Maison Alhambra Fabulo Intense rates higher.

Which is better value, Dossier Ambery Sage or Maison Alhambra Fabulo Intense?

Atlas ratings give Dossier Ambery Sage 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and Maison Alhambra Fabulo Intense 8.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.

What notes do Dossier Ambery Sage and Maison Alhambra Fabulo Intense share?

They share 5 notes: Bitter Almond, Lavender, Vanilla, Amber and Tonka Bean.

Which occasions suit Dossier Ambery Sage and Maison Alhambra Fabulo Intense?

Dossier Ambery Sage is tagged for Evening, Date Night, Autumn, Winter and Special Occasion. Maison Alhambra Fabulo Intense is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social, Autumn, Winter and Year-round.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.

Compare with the original

  • Tom Ford Fucking Fabulous vs Dossier Ambery Sage
  • Tom Ford Fucking Fabulous vs Maison Alhambra Fabulo Intense

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