Ambra di Venezia
by Montgomery Taylor

This is a lovely and eminently wearable fragrance. It will appeal to fans of bright florals (like me) but also contains some great mellow, warm, romantic notes, including sandalwood. The notes of jasmine and narcissus appeal to the Southern lady in me. There are also some citrusy notes, similar to the Italian fragrances whose packaging it resembles, but I find it a lot more sophisticated and interesting than, say, Roma or 1881. Also a great summer fragrance, as the other reviewer mentioned!

8th July, 2009.

I find Ambra di Venezia to be a very soft, balanced work, expertly blending citrus oils, jasmine and sandalwood for a warm glow of a fragrance that lasts for a good 6-8 hours.

The narcissus at the opening smells very bright and fresh, then the scent evolves into a much more relaxed and smooth piece. I didn't get too much sweetness out of it at all, and think it's easily suitable for both men and women.

Note: I only have the perfume formulation. There's an EDP version available, as well, and I have not yet tested it for comparison's sake.

25th April, 2009.

I heard about this fragrance because it's one Broadway star Bernadette Peters wears/wore, so I had to try it. I find it's a very sweet smelling fragrance, almost annoyingly so, but after awhile it smells REALLY good. It's too strong and sweet for daily wear though, but for a special night out, especially when it's a warm and sultry night, it's great.

22nd May, 2008.