Ombre Leather vs Rare Carbon

How does the $28 dupe stack up against the $170 original?

Original

Ombre Leather

Tom Ford

$170 / 50mL
$3.40/mL

Notes

Top: cardamom, violet leaf
Heart: leather, jasmine sambac
Base: amber, moss, patchouli
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Dupe — 8/10 Match

Rare Carbon

Afnan

$28 / 100mL
$0.28/mL

Notes

Top: cardamom, violet leaf
Heart: leather, jasmine
Base: amber, moss, patchouli
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Head-to-Head

Attribute Ombre Leather Rare Carbon Winner
Price $170 $28 Rare Carbon
Price per mL $3.40 $0.28 Rare Carbon
Longevity 9 hours
Sillage Strong
Similarity 8/10
Value Rating 9/10

The Verdict

A convincing Ombre Leather clone. The leather-amber DNA comes through strongly.

Pros

  • Leather-cardamom opening is rich
  • Impressive longevity at this price
  • Dark, masculine profile

Cons

  • Jasmine note is less refined
  • Slightly less smooth blending
You save $142 (84% off) by choosing Rare Carbon over Ombre Leather.

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