If not, this fragrance can definitely stand on its own. I was instantly pleased, and it's quite delicious. I several "dupes" or "clones" of BR 540, including Burberry Her, Burberry Her Intense, Ariana Grande Cloud, and now Amber Oud Rouge by Al Haramain. Amber Oud Rouge is amazing. By itself, I could see it being a lot like Cloud by AG. But side by side, I'm definitely smelling more of a saffron, woody note in the Al Haramain perfume, while AG Cloud smells more sweet and girly. But if they weren't side by side, I might not be able to tell them apart. Amber Oud however, is literally TF Tobacco Vanille and I do have a 50ml bottle of the original. However, Amber Oud is longer lasting and slightly stronger than TF. TV is my wife's favourite fragrance but when I wear this she can't tell the difference. On the dry down there are subtle differences but overall, this does the job. If I could imagine what BR 540 smells like based on its descriptions and supposed "dupes" or "clones", this would be pretty close.

Now the tobacco version - bought this blind. A mistake. All you smell is sweet tobacco fragrance like in a very cheap bottle of sweet tobacco fragrance oil,maybe harimain is 15% different but hardly noticeable. The tobacco is extremely strong. i tried washing it off and really had to work at it three times to get it down to about 25%. Sad Harimain made such a product, not complex, basically just one note tobacco and too much. I had only used three sprays and one spray was anemic.Amber Oud Gold was a mistake, it's overpowering to me, nothing special, I'm not sure what it's impersonating but I'd like to know so I can avoid it.

Like a red bridal veil adorned with golden embroidery lush in the scent of celebration, Amber Rouge calls out to those in search of completeness…those who want to take love in the air and turn it into winds of passion & obsession. The compelling fragrances of jasmine & orange ignite the first spark, and with saffron & praline at its thumping heart, oak moss, amber & seaweed are the distinct aromas that stay with you long after the tempestuous moments have left you gasping for more. i blind bought this and love it. it has no oud in it which is odd due to name but to me a great scent. i just took a shower and washed my wrists where i had sprayed it hours before. I even used soap and held the shower nozzle on my wrists. i can still smell it and more than just a skin scent. A beast.