Violet & Amber Absolu
meets Black Tie Affair.
Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.
Violet Leaf
Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.
Concentration not recorded leads with powdery; Concentration not recorded leads with patchouli. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  Jo Malone London Violet & Amber AbsoluConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |  Alexandria Fragrances Black Tie AffairConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Concentration not recorded | Concentration not recorded |
| Listed bottle sizes | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Brand origin | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Made in | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Listed year | 2019 | 2017 |
| Leading accords | powdery · oud · violet | patchouli · amber · warm spicy |
| Notes unique to this record | Agarwood (Oud), Violet, Amber, White Musk, Floral Notes | Bergamot, Coriander, Black Pepper, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Patchouli, Ambergris, Bourbon Vanilla |
| Longevity / 5 | 3.43 · 114 votes | 3.40 · 70 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 2.64 · 133 votes | 2.60 · 85 votes |
Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.
Ingredients, side by side.
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Violet & Amber Absolu
Absolu · US listing · 100 mL
Alcohol denat., Fragrance (parfum), Water\aqua\eau, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Limonene, Linalool, Coumarin, Citronellol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Geraniol, Citral, Isoeugenol, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Red 4 (CI 14700), Blue 1 (CI 42090)
Source: Jo Malone London official US product page · Checked 2026-09-22 · Formula reference ILN45335
Black Tie Affair
Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.
These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.
Follow your curiosity.
A starting point, not a verdictConcentration not recorded
Start here if the listed powdery and oud direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.
Concentration not recorded
Start here if the listed patchouli and amber direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.