Amber Oud Carbon Edition

Olfactory Experience

Amber Oud Carbon Edition aims for Green Irish Tweed, and lands... reasonably close. The initial blast is lemon verbena and a powdery iris. It's brighter than GIT, a bit sharper, definitely leaning synthetic in the opening. Where GIT is a smooth countryside breeze, this is a budget airline flight over it. The violet leaf surfaces next, but lacks the crisp, natural greenness of the Creed. The drydown is ambergris and sandalwood. It’s a fairly decent imitation, but the ambergris is more of an "amber accord" and the sandalwood is a touch harsh. I’d say it achieves about 87% of the original’s DNA, but with noticeable shortcuts.

Bottom Line

Is this a perfect substitute for Green Irish Tweed? No. Are you getting a decent approximation ? Absolutely. If you love the idea of GIT but can't justify the Creed price tag, this is a solid compromise. It’s a good work scent or everyday fragrance for someone who wants that green, clean vibe without emptying their wallet. If GIT is a tailored suit, Amber Oud Carbon Edition is a well-fitting, off-the-rack option.

Projection Power

This won't break any records. I get around 5-6 hours of wear, with moderate projection for the first hour, then it settles close to the skin. It's a daytime scent for sure. It performs like its price point, which is... fair. Don't expect beast mode performance at this price.