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Amber Amber Amber -- Your Favorite Amber Frag?

Poll Results: Which of these would you choose as your one and only amber fragrance?

 
  • 28% (32)
    Serge Lutens - Ambre Sultan
  • 10% (12)
    Hermès - Hermèssence Ambre Narguilé
  • 0% (1)
    Montale - Aoud Ambre
  • 5% (6)
    Montale - Blue Amber
  • 2% (3)
    L'Artisan - Ambre Extrême
  • 3% (4)
    L'Occitane - Ambre
  • 3% (4)
    Giorgio Armani - Prive Ambre Soie
  • 22% (25)
    MPG Ambre Precieux
  • 0% (1)
    L'Artisan's Eau d'Ambre
  • 0% (1)
    Etro - Ambra
  • 0% (1)
    Creed - Ambre Canelle
  • 19% (22)
    ...other (Please state)
112 Total Votes  
post #1 of 47
6/16/08 at 2:37am
Thread Starter 
I've come to find that Amber is a note that I really enjoy. I'd like to add one more scent that revolves around the note to my wardrobe -- so which one of these would you choose and why would you make it your favorite over the others? In the end, my nose will be the guide anyway -- but I'd really love to hear and see your choices.

There have been several posts on amber frag in the past -- but let's hear it again. Once more, this time with feeling! (and a poll)

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post #2 of 47
6/16/08 at 3:30am
Parfum d'Empire Ambre Russe is what I reach for when I'm in the mood for some Amber. I wear Baldasserini's Ambre too, sometimes
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post #3 of 47
6/16/08 at 3:53am
Ambre Précieux, followed by the superb Ambre Russe and Profumum's Ambra Aurea.
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post #4 of 47
6/16/08 at 4:06am
I only ever tried two amber scents from the list you mentioned and I wasnt woed by the l´Artisan one. Not enough amber but a whole lot of powder weird make up smell.
I might have ti try Amber extreme from them for a real amber hit.


I do like the l´Occitane amber scent though.
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post #5 of 47
6/16/08 at 5:07am
Montale's Blue Amber satisfies my amber needs quite nicely. A bit jarring at first, then it's smooth sailing.
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post #6 of 47
6/16/08 at 5:48am
I voted MPG, but i think we should have two optins......i also like Hermèssence Ambre Narguilé
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post #7 of 47
6/16/08 at 6:30am
Voted for the Hermessence, but I rather liked L'Occitane's Amber too.
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post #8 of 47
6/16/08 at 6:39am
i Profumi di Firenze's Ambra di Vaniglia.

A nice golden amber with a hint of vanilla (a vanilla I like - not an overpowering note and smells like vanilla).
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post #9 of 47
6/16/08 at 7:36am
My vote goes for Armani's Amber from the Prive Line.
Gary
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post #10 of 47
6/16/08 at 7:44am
The Sultan
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post #11 of 47
6/16/08 at 7:49am
Ah yes...Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier - Ambre Precieux
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post #12 of 47
6/16/08 at 9:06am
Where do you find all these niche scents in India, Javagreen?:-)

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Originally Posted by javagreen View Post

Parfum d'Empire Ambre Russe is what I reach for when I'm in the mood for some Amber. I wear Baldasserini's Ambre too, sometimes
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post #13 of 47
6/16/08 at 9:34am
I still have found no peer to Ambre Sultan and Ambre Precieux. Pressed to choose one, I'd take Ambre Sultan, just because it's sharp herbal accord makes it a touch more edgy and distinctive.
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post #14 of 47
6/16/08 at 9:52am
oh an Amber sultan is gathering pace!!! i havent sniffed any of em but amber sultan is in transit and i would receive the package any moment from today!!

MPG is a clear winner...must be a nice one..
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post #15 of 47
6/16/08 at 9:57am
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Originally Posted by mudassir View Post

Where do you find all these niche scents in India, Javagreen?:-)

Not in India, all sourced via a friend who frequently travels abroad and also is a perfume lover like I am
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post #16 of 47
6/16/08 at 10:00am
Of the ones I've tried, I went with the MPG for sheer wearability. Sometimes I like the SL and the Parfum d'Empire ambers as well, but I've noticed that sometimes the rich (dare I say clutter?) of notes in the latter two get on my nerves after a while. That never happens with the MPG.
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post #17 of 47
6/16/08 at 10:54am
I'm just discovering ambers. I've only tried 1/2 of the ones on this list. My favorite so far is not on the list; Il Profumo's Ambre d'Or. From this list I enjoy Etro Ambra, Ambre Sultan, and the MPG one. I suspect it will not be long before I have a collection of ambers.
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post #18 of 47
6/16/08 at 11:06am
Thread Starter 
Strangely, I enjoy the ultra-rich Amber Sultan more but find that Ambre Precieux and Blue Amber are much easier for me to wear and therefore -- is more practical as a full bottle buy. Kinda like choosing between a Lotus Exige and a Merc SLK. They're both sweet cars, and the Exige is much more fun to drive, but an SLK would be more practical as it is much more comfortable to be in despite having worse performance, handling, etc.

Ambre Narguilé is really nice as well, but the price is a bit too hardcore for my tastes. (I'd rather get a couple of bottles) This would be the Porsche.

Right now, I have the different amber frags on different sides of the both of my arms and am definitely going to be sleeping in amber heaven tonight.
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post #19 of 47
6/16/08 at 11:22am
Serge Lutens or MPG's offerings - but if pressed I would go with MPG's.
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post #20 of 47
6/16/08 at 11:34am
L'Artisan's Eau d'Ambre is the one I've enjoyed most.
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post #21 of 47
6/16/08 at 12:11pm
1) Ambre Sultan...SL
2) Blue Amber...Montale
3) Ambre Precieux...MPG
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post #22 of 47
6/16/08 at 6:41pm
Parfumerie Generale L'Ombre Fauve. Animalic amber. Intriguing phases, which seems to be a hallmark of PG.
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post #23 of 47
6/16/08 at 6:49pm
Of the ambers I've tested (Sultan, Russe, Montale Blue Amber, Baldasserini Ambre) I prefer Sultan. However, I have always wanted to try the MPG... might have to find a sample!
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post #24 of 47
6/17/08 at 3:33am
The most beautiful amber fragrance I have ever smelled is Ambre et Diamant Noir by Ambregris. I have been wearing it now for more than five years and I never grew tired of it.

Second choice would be Ambre Sultan.
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post #25 of 47
1/24/13 at 12:07am
Ambre Sultan--(Ambr' not Am-BRAY)
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post #26 of 47
1/24/13 at 12:47am
Molinard Ambre
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post #27 of 47
1/24/13 at 12:52am
For mainly amber dominating fragrances:

Amber Absolute
Ambre 114
Ambre Sultan
Ambra Aurea
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post #28 of 47
1/24/13 at 1:15am
For me, it would be a very close competition between Ambre Sultan and Prada Amber.
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post #29 of 47
1/24/13 at 1:46am
Other: Les Nombres d'Or Ambre by Mona di Orio
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post #30 of 47
1/24/13 at 1:54am
Boss collection velvet & amber
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post #31 of 47
1/24/13 at 6:35am
hands down, Ambre Nera by SS.F
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post #32 of 47
1/24/13 at 6:36am
This poll has been done before with a more complete list. I only mention that since my favorites are not on it.

1. Ambre Nuit by Christian Dior - an incredible amber. Rich and deep but at the same time not too sweet and dominating. Easy to wear to work or on nights out.
2. Amber Absolute Tom Ford
3. Ambre 114 - do not buy a full bottle of Blue Amber or Ambre Precieux without trying this first as they are very similar but I prefer this one.
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post #33 of 47
1/24/13 at 7:40am
I like Profumum Roma's Fiori d'Ambre very much. I also like Atelier's Ambra Nui, which opens with a lovely orange topnote. Combined with the amber it's wonderful. On the drydown, the amber is sweet but does not preclude a man from wearing it.
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post #34 of 47
1/24/13 at 8:15am
Tom Ford Amber Absolute
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post #35 of 47
1/24/13 at 8:28am
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I voted for other. Although I have several "top" amber fragrances, my hands down favorite is Hermes L'Ambre des Mervielles.
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post #36 of 47
1/24/13 at 8:44am
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jridgen View Post

This poll has been done before with a more complete list. I only mention that since my favorites are not on it.

1. Ambre Nuit by Christian Dior - an incredible amber. Rich and deep but at the same time not too sweet and dominating. Easy to wear to work or on nights out.
2. Amber Absolute Tom Ford
3. Ambre 114 - do not buy a full bottle of Blue Amber or Ambre Precieux without trying this first as they are very similar but I prefer this one.

This original poll/thread dates from 2008, before scents like Ambre Nuit were released. Of course, I must say the original poll did miss out some good ambers like Amber Absolute and Ambre 114 which were already on the market.
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post #37 of 47
1/24/13 at 8:45am
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post #38 of 47
1/24/13 at 9:05am
I picked serge lutens. But ambre russe and amber absolute are definitely missing in your list
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post #39 of 47
1/24/13 at 9:17am
The sultan. Always the sultan.
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post #40 of 47
1/24/13 at 9:35am
Amber Absolute
Ambre 114
Ambre Nuit
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post #41 of 47
1/24/13 at 9:53am
Ambre Nuit and Ambre Narguile
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post #42 of 47
1/24/13 at 9:59am
Dior's Midnight Poison EDP
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post #43 of 47
1/24/13 at 11:13am
Ambre 114
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post #44 of 47
1/24/13 at 12:12pm
My 3 favorites in order:

1) Armani Prive Ambre Orient
2) HdP Ambre 114
3) Tom Ford Amber Absolute
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post #45 of 47
1/24/13 at 12:49pm
Surprised Halston Amber man didn't get a mention.
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post #46 of 47
1/24/13 at 1:52pm
^ That's because this poll is from 2008!

I'd say Halston Amber Man/Prada Amber Intense
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post #47 of 47
1/24/13 at 1:53pm
double post. Wonky forum.
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