Ambrette de Noir

This is extremely bitter and spicy in the opening. The scent pyramid here is lacking for sure. It almost smells like the bitterness of Angelique Noir and I’d bet money Angelique Noir was the inspiration for this fragrance. I’m also comfortable betting Duelle and Vanille Insensee were fresh in the creators mind during the process. This is much lighter, more spring and summer friendly, and a bit more powdery but they are all relatives. In the opening I get a strong, bitter but sweet, spicy, dusty powdered blast to my senses. It’s familiar but not in a commercialized way, I recognize it as the niche style which had become commercially viable if this makes sense? As it wears, it becomes cosier, less bitter. You are left with a sweet vanilla, softened by the ambrette and lightened by the florals. I would say it’s very much for lovers of vanilla with a twist and if you like any of the ones I have mentioned, you will appreciate this one. The drydown is the best part. Very snuggly. Long lasting but close to the skin. Add on: Has a touch of a vintage Hypnotic Poison vibe as well and Luna by Nina Ricci. It’s the immortelle in Luna which shares something with Ambrette de Noir. If I had to take vanilla fragrances from my collection and group them together, this would share a shelf with Angelique Noir, Duelle, Vanille Insensee, Luna and my vintage Hypnotic Poison.

This is a confusing scent for me. It kind of reminds me of Evening Rose, another Aerin perfume. But there is a note that I can't quite get over with. I am not saying it is bad. People have different preferences. And for some reason I get a strong olive note. Weird. Maybe it’s a heavy boozy rose and ambrette. My olfactory sense must be off to smell olive. Unfortunate. Update: 08/09/2023 I tried again in the middle of the summer. And this pronounced olive note I previously got is much more muted. And there’s this rich, boozy rose. It’s obviously not a shy rose but very assertive. It is like Aerin’s Evening Rose but amplified with more complexity. It is not jammy like Evening Rose D’Or. There is a slight Dior Addict vibe, though Ambrette de Noir is definitely unique and, in my olfactory senses, better blended. I am upgrading to love. This is refined, sophisticated. The quality of the perfume is good. It is a parfum concentration. I would wear it at night. It seems heavy for daytime use. I am glad I gave it another try. Dark and mysterious. Update: 08/28/2024. I haven’t worn this for awhile and when I sprayed it, my partner said “divine.” This has over time become an even more gorgeous scent. Such a complex luxurious scent.

I think I wore this enough to make up my mind. I love love love it! Apparently, this fragrance is quite a chameleon as many see it so differently: “ burnt orange, not purple”, “dark resin that's not listed in the notes”, “smells like Moroccan oil”, “extremely bitter and spicy in the opening”, “musky, vanilla incense bomb”, “perfect flower scent”... I didn’t know what to expect from it, simply bought it because somehow it was on clearance almost half off retail. Boy, am I happy I did! To me this is warm, soft, powdery, musky vanilla with a hint of flowers. Fits the color of the juice perfectly. Absolutely gorgeous, addictive, long lasting chef-d'oeuvre!

This lil baby is finally mine! I have loved it for a long time. This one makes you realize just how great ambrette is, esp when done right and front and center of the perfume. It's never overpowering but it has good sillage(not great, but good) and lasts for 12+ hours on me. My skin brings out the orange blossom and peony more, vs. the rose, jasmine or freesia. I never pick up on the ambroxan. This is the most perfect and beautiful ambrette perfume I've ever tried, and so happy it's finally mine! Edit: 11/17/23 I’ve already added a back up bottle for when my first one is gone. I’m trying to go through it slowly but I do not want to be without this one!

Aerin Ambrette Noir is my pick from the Aerin fragrances. I could not believe the reviewer who described it as like the most expensive comfort blanket you will find! Oh my goodness what a put down. Some of the negativity on here astounds me. Anyway on to the fragrance. It is a beautiful creamy soft oriental fragrance. The creaminess of it is so beautiful and it’s warm, a little spicy and very silky smooth. I couid smell it on myself all day. It’s at the high price end of the Aerin fragrances and so I keep it for those days when I want to smell special and wear something quite unique. It is gorgeous!!!