Amber Oud Tobacco Edition Al Haramain is a powerful, warm gourmand tobacco fragrance with a bold and distinctive character. Its opening is intense and spicy, dominated by clove, star anise, cinnamon, and ginger, creating a rich, aromatic impression that some compare to chai tea or Necco Wafers. This initial burst is not subtle—it’s aggressive and immediately present, with effects that vary widely depending on skin chemistry. After about 20-30 minutes, the fragrance settles into a smoother, more balanced composition where tobacco, vanilla, and dried fruits take center stage, delivering a cozy, sweet-spiced warmth that many find deeply comforting and appealing in cold weather. The sillage is strong to enormous, with projection that lingers for hours—closer than 1-2 feet for 6 hours, and noticeable even at moderate distances. While the longevity is exceptional (12+ hours on skin and even longer on clothing), performance can feel overwhelming for those sensitive to intense or spiciness. The fragrance leans unisex in character but is typically perceived as slightly more masculine due to its bold spice and tobacco notes. It shares high alignment with Tom Ford’s Tobacco Vanille but is not identical—some find it more linear and less floral, while others experience subtle differences in drydown and sweetness.