Colonia Ambra

This is a beautiful ambergris-centered fragrance. There are different qualities of ambergris - and different concentrations of tincture - and I wouldn't be surprised if they used real tincture of black ambergris (lower quality), since they specify "ambergris tincture" in the note list. If not, I would guess they at least used the higher-end ambergris-like molecule (IFF's Ambergris T. Olifacc), since the smell here does not look like the cheap and sharp usual ambergris aromachemicals (ambroxan, cetalox or cachalox) you can find in many designer frag (ie. Dior Sauvage) It opens beautifully with the typical citrusy-woody AdP signature blast, and then morphs quickly on a sharp ambergris supported by a hint of rose. The drydown is still ambergris focused, but it gets rounded by a noticeable sandalwood note and a blend of labdanum and vanilla. This one shares strong similarities with Colonia Oud in the drydown, with a fresher profile (ambergris). As for performance, I previously read that some reviewers were disappointed, but it works very well on my skin. Indeed, I get equal performance to Colonia Oud (that unlike other reviewers, is not a beast on my skin): that is a moderate/good projection in the first hour, and then a moderate to low projection in the following 3 to 4 hours, before settling as a skin scent. Like for Colonia Oud, I can still spot Colonia Ambra as a subtle skin scent after 12+ hours. My preference goes to Ambra compared to the Oud, since I think Oud's opening is less interesting. That said, you really have to like ambregris, since Ambra is more linear than Oud (the latter evolves more with time, and the drydown is warmer and more luxurious than the opening). Should you look for something to wear during Fall and Spring days (and possibly Summer evenings) that is more unique and fresh, go for Ambra. Should you like for something to wear during Winter days and Fall/Spring evenings, that is more woody, warm and formal, go for Oud. My preference goes to Colonia Ambra, because of its higher wow factor, and because the Colonia Oud opening is more common (usual designer oud frag "wet woody note" - no real oud in this one). In either case, you can't go wrong, just a matter of preference. Note: ignore the reviews stating that it smells synthetic or has poor performance because: A/ each skin react differently B/ each nose perceives things differently C/ statement like "it's synthetic" makes a sense only for someone who has directly got his nose over a vial of real ambergris tincture (probably very few - if any here). Sample and judge by yourself! (AdP is pretty mainstream now and can be found easily in many dept stores)

The original Acqua di Parma 'Colonia' fragrance featured sparkling citrus notes in the top married with an aromatic herbal accord of lavender, rosemary, and lemon verbena. Floral heart notes of rose and jasmine intermingled with warm sandalwood, patchouli, vetiver and amber in the base. The result was a classic and timeless fragrance which embodied the elegance of the Aqcua di Parma brand. Using the original citrus based 'Colonia' as a launching point, 'Colonia Ambra' takes us on a journey to the warm and musky air of coastal beaches. Here 'Colonia' and the Italian tradition are blended with the deep sensuality of ambergris, an ancient essence evocative of faraway worlds and times. The opening citrus is still present, with zesty orange and bergamot full of life. A heart of cedar wood, rose and patchouli follows, melding gently with the hesperidic top notes. The real centerpiece of this creation is the warm and enveloping base notes as rich ambergris, sandalwood and vanilla combine. Upon application, the wearer is cocooned in a sensual amber and marine accord. It is extremely comforting and exhilarating to wear, yet at the same time sophisticated and well-refined. Next to 'Colonia Oud', it is my favorite within the "Ingredient Collection" trilogy ('Colonia Leather' did little for me). Read my complete review at my personal fragrance blog:

The whole page for this is messed up!! Taken from an official tester bottle Group: Woody Aromatic Top Notes: Orange, bergamot, petit grain Heart Notes: Rose accord, cypriol, virginia cedarwood, patchouli Base Notes: Ambergris, sandalwood, cisto labdanum, vanilla, musk There are no oceanic notes!!! I guess this is the power of persuasion. If someone tells you this cologne contains marine notes, perhaps 8-9/10 will smell them! I get no such smell. Instead I get a rich citrus up top (i.e. not sparkling) that is more clean then fresh. Next I get a warm earthy middle of patchouli and velvety rose. Then the ambergris starts to kick in. This is not the Creed ambergris, this one is much more earthy. I get mostly darker sandalwood, ambergris, and musk out of this to create an overall effect of earthy wood. I get similarities between this and ADP oud. As with the rest of the line, the quality is noticeable and the perfume lays rich and thick on the skin giving of a sophisticated aura. Not super heavy projection but definite sillage and longevity! I will revisit this one for sure!

I already own several bottles of Acqua di Parma, I was interested in trying Ambra. I just bought a bottle and this stuff is really different from the others. When I sprayed this juice on my skin the notes were dancing. Besides Ambergris this juice gives a deep honey/patchouli vib ending with a hint of smokey/woodsy base. Water notes are listed but I'm not able to pick it up. The musk notes certainty gives it warm tone. Longevity and Silage is excellent lasting 6-8hrs if I spray it 2x. I'm able to detect the aroma at least 1ft away after it's settled. Final thoughts, Kudos to ADP, this juice is a real attractive fragrance they used high quality ambergris. A lot Purfumery's add either vanilla or oakmoss to give it that warm/woodsy aroma. ADP didn't overlap different notes which would of decreased the intensity of Ambergrism The only thing that I'm disappointed with is that I didn't buy the large bottle. Try it for yourself and let the fragrance settle before you give it two thumbs up or down. This is DEFINITELY worth two thumbs up in my opinion. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

If you want to get the (decently) natural ambergris bomb experience as opposed to the ambroxan bomb experience, this may be your best bet going. But dont wait, its going for about twice the price i paid a year ago. Imagine if acqua di gio profumo was made in the 80s....im kind of serious. It doesnt smell like kouros or polo green but it has this extreme classiness like most adp fragrances. I love this stuff straight up, but if marine and ambergris is something you avoid, act accordingly because this is both, more so the latter. I think even the latest prices are a steal for this fragrance considering how it performs (beastmode, legitimately) and the quality of the ingredients. I also feel like this is an easy signature scent for all weather.

A blind buy at a great price for this quality. I tossed up between the oud and Ambra and glad I chose the latter. It is so aquatic but not in an ocean water kind of way. It is like the shell of 60 yo tortoise covered in sea barnacles. Clean seaweed floats nearby in large amounts and over this the ocean breeze carries musk. Ambergris is special and such is this. I have the 150ml and just love to lather it all over my clothes and body. For those who don't like it, I win by getting more personal space. Often I find some people become obsessed unable to pinpoint who or what it is. I actually think this can be worn day or night in any season. It sits beautifully over leather clothes.

Yes, VERY much like Intensa Oud. Not an exact copy... but the aromachemical AdP used here to simulate ambergris must have a very similar structure to the one used for their Intensa Oud. I have Colonia/Intensa Oud. And I wouldn't buy Ambra until I run out of the Oud. And I probably will. I do like that slightly fresher accord perhaps from the musk and "marine notes" (whatever they are supposed to represent!). But tastes can drift over time... both are great. With either Ambra or Oud, you should test before you buy. In fact, I recommend getting both to sample and live with them for a while. Btw, Ambra longevity is excellent! I think it may be a little better than Intensa Oud.

So ive reviewed this in the past, and love it. But a wee bit ago i got a vintage bottle of cool water from the early 90s. Suprisingly one of the things i was impressed by is how actually excellent the ambergris accord is considering its age and its reputation as nothing special...maybe one of my top favorite ambergris approximations. This actually has a similar ambergris accord, but perfected. It is definetely higher quality than cool water, dont worry lol. The rosy leather vibe is amazing also in this. Tl;dr is that this has one of the best ambergris accords around. The marketing when this was released claimed an unspecified amount of real ambergris...but who knows

Like a store of wooden furniture in the south, the air is humid, and i enter the Store, AC is on and i see good antique Wooden stuff that has been found in the ocean. It is ambra, Sweet, marine, animalic, dirty, yet classy and non offensive. On the contrary of some other reviews i don’t find it synthetic.To love this, first you need to understand the ambergris (Ambra is not about amber!)..takes a while. The presentation is fantastic, and the flacon is also beautiful. But there’s just one criticism; the cap is Unnecessarily too tight That made me unintentionally take out the cover of the atomizer..longevity is indeed satisfying and sillage is quite normal. 7/10

@Dark-X Then is a good thing that I'm +40 because I love it! If one has to be that age to properly wear this perfume, then I would say that's one of the pro's of turning 40. I agree, this feels like a leather perfume, and it's a very nice one. I also agree is a luxurious scent and that it is for more mature men. I only wish it had better performance, perhaps the new eau de parfum version will be an improvement in that area. Why didn't I buy it the day I bought Sandalo and Leather at a discount? Answer: Because I'm an idiot; that, and because my wife was next to me.

I absolutely love this fragrance! In the past few weeks I've decided that Acqua di Parma is my favorite house, unfortunately taking the crown away from Floris. I still love you Floris! LoL This is such a warm and comforting fragrance. The notes listed on my tester bottle are a far cry from what is listed here. Top: Orange, Bergamot, Petit Grain Middle: Rose Accord, Nagarmotha, Virginia Cedarwood, Patchouli Base: Ambergris, Sandalwood, Cisto Labdanum, Vanilla, Musk It also says that it's a "Woody Aromatic"

I've had a long standing love of ADP Oud but due to the cost I've not committed and I've always had an eye on the ADP Leather so for me this "Ambra" is perfect and I've bought a 180ml bottle. After my first wearing I found myself thinking why was I feeling so good yesterday? Then I remembered that smell, Aqua Di Parma have really nailed it for me. Longevity is good/average Sillage is low/average which is as it should be for this cologne.

Very nice! It has some similarities with Colonia Oud, but this one is more mild and "pretty". Fresh notes on a sweet ambergris/musk base with hints of soft creamy vanilla. It's totaly irrestistible! Quite uncommon as a Colonia scent, this is an oriental fragrance. This is the most unisex of the Concentree line, and can easily be worn by women too. First Oud, then Leather, and now this! Where will it end? I'm very impressed!

I really rate this ADP Brown bottle Ambra. It is my third in this line after the legendary OUD and equally fantastic LEATHER, and I warrant this example different enough to justify having all three. This is Musky, rich and luxuriant, a mature and classy fragrance, and one that I personally found instantly accessible, a real love at first scent (albeit I already had a relationship with two of Ambra's cousins!

rating: 6.5/10 I read so many reviews about this perfume and I decided to give it a go buying online since it's not available in where I am located. I really like the smell but unfortunately it's a big disappointment for me that it lasts only 2 hours on me and all my friends said that they could not smell any fragrance on me at all. It is weak on me no matter in longevity and sillage.

Absolutely dreamlike for men. At first, I could only smell the rose and was concerned about not enjoying it because of that, but the rose aspect tends to vanish a little and there remains an incredible woody scent that I can't help but sniff on my wrist. It is veey expensive so not for me now, but it overclasses most other masculine perfumes for my tastes.

It's 2015 I love Acqua di Parma fragrance.they are gorgeous! Colonia Ambra is very good with great longevity and silage..it is My favorite perfume It's near to oud colonia but different, A powerful masculine fragrance..excellent .masterpiece interesting smell..great stuff.. It's a fantastic one of my most complimented fragrances when I wear it

P.s. someone mentioned rose...to be honest i never thought of rose or smelled it originally, but now that you mentioned it i cant un-notice what you mean haha. You could even say the vibe is rose-leather in a sense, but its not the whole of the fragrance to me, i get alot of marine and ambergris

Molto intenso e persistente, dominato da muschio bianco e ambra grigia. Un po' penetrante e un filo sintetico. Buono, ma il prezzo è sproporzionato. Voto personale: 8/10

It is very mature profile with good performance. Safe office scent for me.