Amber Oud Gold Edition

I owned this back in 2023 or so when I had the cash to start really collecting some stuff. I remember liking this stuff, but it didn't suit my "masculine" needs at the time, I ended up gifting this bottle to someone, can't remember who anymore. Zoom forward to now, a couple nights ago I'm at work, and a co worker comes back with a sample of Erba Pura from Xerjoff that was given to him by one of our guests. We both sampled it and enjoyed, and it was funny, because the smell of it IMMEDIATELY took me back to this stuff right here. There are some subtle differences, Erba Pura having a little less sweetness than this offers. But oooof having this in my collection owning almost 80 bottles, is GOLD. Having a 10 bottle collection? I could see why I got rid of it. My nose amidst all the time passed between my original bottle of this, and this new one, has grown immensely... I remember wearing this in 2023, thinking "man, this smells like the conditioner I use on my head, not bad, but not great".... Smelling this now? Oh man, totally different world of smell. I notice the green bergamot right off the top, a MASS of melon comes in to assault you pretty quick when spraying, but this isn't like a feminine melon attack, its like a nice neutral honeydew type melon, reaching out with some pineapple definitely present as well. As you let this dry, the melon seems to linger and it becomes what I describe as an incredibly sweet, musky, vanilla melon. Yes it resembles "hair conditioner" but in a way, that you need to let your nose sit with it and pick it apart. This for me, is not feminine, but also not masculine, it is truly what I'd say the definition of a unisex scent would be. Performance is good, it got me through a really busy sweaty shitty night at work, and was still lofting up off of me when I got out, idk if I'd rate this as eternally lasting, as it's not quite that for me, maybe as the bottle matures a bit, it might grow a touch, which wouldn't be surprising. Sillage seems good, lots of reviews giving it the strong, I put myne there as well, though this seems a little divisive right off the bat, again, maybe once the bottle gets a little air and a little age to it, it might become a bit more monsterous, but giving it a wear out of the box, I'd leave the sillage somewehre between strong and moderate. Glad to have this back in the collection, would of got erba pura itself, but tbh, the scent profile isn't something worth paying 200-400 bucks for. This is enough for me :)

beautiful fragrance, straight to the point. 10 seconds after spraying you know what it will smell like for the rest of forever. Smells like a bag of pineapple gummy bears that have been lathered with vanilla extract. Extremely feminine sweetness, but due to the lack of floral notes you as a male species can wear it as well as any other. For the price of 50€/60ml you get a bottle of liquid gummy bears that will give your bulbus olfactorius a clichéd orgasm. This stuff will invade anyones odor receptors without consent if they decide to walk within a miles reach of you. After you have decided to commit an act of active terrorism against anyones nasal receptors who crosses your path, you wonder why doesn't the fragrance last that long. The reason is that you've caused irreversible damage to your sense of smell. So as the fragrance is still pursuing its destiny as a weapon of mass destruction against humanity, you decide to respray it because you still cant smell it for you brain has been turned into liquid by the fumes emitted by the nuclear powerhouse of a fragrance you call al haramein amber oud gold edition. After you resprayed it for the fourth time in the same day you find yourself in a void. The universe collapsed by the weight of your fragrance and now you ended up turning the existing observable universe into an anti-universe. You decide its too much and you put the fragrance bottle back on the shelf because your mother told you it smells too strong. You pick up your bottle of ck everyone and head back to the observable universe where your mother complimented your fragrance that has a smell lighter than helium.

REVIEW - AL HARAMAIN AMBER OUD (GOLD EDITION) What does it smell like? Playful-Fruity and colorful fresh summer scent that lasts a long long time. It's a clone of the very famous but much more expensive Sospiro Erba Pura. TOP NOTES - This one opens very fruity and fresh. The main fruits which I can detect are a freshly cut Melon backed by a smooth Pineapple note. All in all top notes are very very mouthwatering and tasty. MIDDLE - The Mid of this perfume has a bit more Vanilla and some extra sweetness to it. It gets very slight GREEN notes in this part of the composition but that adds nicely to the fruitiness of the perfume creating a good breathable fruity environment inside the scent. DRYDOWN - The base or the composition which arrives after a very very long time has some beautiful Amber and musk in it. Which leave a very smooth and intoxicating fragrance on my skin with some of the vanilla of the middle still left over. EMOTIONS - This is a very happy uplifting and playful,vibrant perfume. The artistry of this perfume is how it manages to stay fresh even without having any fresh notes. It's like the fruity notes are fresh and you're actually smelling freshly cut Melon and pineapple inside a garden on a beautiful summer day. Beautiful composition all in all. Performance - 12 Hours + on Skin 24 Hours + on clothes. Projects very nicely for 3-4 hours. I've been asked about this scent after 6-7 hours of my initial wearing. Potent stuff but sometimes needs movement or some heat from the sun to really flow and then it provides a very good siliage. Usage - Men/Women over 18. Highly Recommended. Amazing packaging as well

!!!!!In my opinion this fragrance doesn’t quite make Erba pura redundant, if you have the money to afford Erba pura just get it, you can find it 100-140 on discounters depending on size and box type!!!!!! This has to be top 5 best performing in my collection, in a bit heavier on sprays in general depending on the projection of course, went to school with 8 sprays and everyone around me could smell me, my whole group of friends asked who smelled good, I got maybe 5 compliments in the matter of a minute, and some people jealous because of how much everyone liked the scent, I had one of my friends telling me he could smell me quite literally 6 or more feet away from where he was standing, I literally had a whole sphere of this smell around me. And this isn’t off putting to females either, my girlfriend loves the Erba pura DNA and whenever I wear this or my other clone of it she loves it. This is a great fragrance is a great replacement for Erba pura if you want it for cheaper, it isn’t a 1:1 clone or certainly not the closest. I have another fragrance that clones this DNA I’d say a literal 1:1 to me. This gets a good way there though, I’d say 80 percent, it was released before Erba pura so it’s not gonna be an exact clone of it. This I would say is more candy or gummy fruit smelling than Erba pura. It could also be perceived as a sweet and fresh body wash scent. This fragrance is literally perfect 24/7/365 every day any time of day. It’s not too weak, not too fresh, not too sweet, not too much of anything. And wonderful longevity 16+ hours at least. I would definitely recommend!

I am coming back to do an additional review on this perfume. I've made one before where I said that if you wear this, you kind of smell like a very clean person that just got out of the shower. There's a comparison that if you wear this, it's like Dove shampoo, and I agree in a way. It does smell like you just came out of the shower. You smell like, you know, Dove and you smell nice. You smell like a nice person that is clean. But I want to come back to this because this perfume has become my number one favorite. I don't think that I will come across any other perfumes that just feels so angelical. It's warm, it's sweet, fruity, and there's a little bit of vanilla in there, but it's hardly noticeable. But it's just so good. When I spray this, it makes me feel so amazing. I honestly love it so much. When it comes to projection and everything, I spray this, 20 minutes later, I don't smell it anymore, which is one of the biggest downsides of this. A lot of people are saying that the projection and everything is insane and nuclear on this stuff. It might be. Maybe I'm just getting very nose blind to it immediately. I don't know. I absolutely love this one. And if you love sweet, deep, warm, fruity fragrances, then there's no doubt that you will love this one. Some people have said it before that if you want to smell like heaven, then get this one and they're right. It smells angelical. If you were to grab golden water from heaven and put that into a perfume bottle, you would get this stuff.

TL;DR: Aqua Dubai smells like a fruity, warm basket of clean laundry, while Amber Oud Gold is more like a creamy, shower fresh scent with vanilla. Both are unisex, but Aqua Dubai leans slightly masculine and Amber Oud Gold slightly feminine. I did a review on Aqua Dubai, where I said it was hard to pin down, but the best way to describe it would be that you smell like a fruity, warm basket of clean clothes washed with an intense laundry detergent. Not bad at all, I honestly love it. And it’s the same with this perfume, it doesn’t necessarily smell like you’re wearing a perfume, but rather that people might assume you just smell nice because of your clothing, or maybe a lotion you’re wearing. Amber Oud Gold is similar in that way, although instead of smelling like a basket of laundry detergent, it’s more like someone who just stepped out of the shower after using, I don’t know, Andrélon shampoo, or like many say, Dove. It’s creamy at least I find the scent very creamy, smooth, and warm, with that Andrélon shampoo vibe mixed with vanilla but not in an annoying way. Normally I’m not a big fan of citrus or vanilla based scents, but the other notes carry the vanilla in a way that works really well for me. This one does lean a bit more to the feminine side compared to Aqua Dubai. Both are definitely unisex frags, but yeah don’t expect to smell like a guy in a navy suit stepping out of his RS5. It’s more like being a clean, soft, natural great smelling man or woman. :)

So I got this one in today and it's the first time I'm wearing it. I'm not quite sure what my feelings are. Don't get me wrong; the smell is amazing. It's true amber and oud. Warm, slightly spicy, but tempered with a vague sweetness. It's very reminiscent of Michael Kors' Sexy Amber. The biggest difference is whereas Sexy Amber finishes off on a sweet note, Amber OUD Gold has something dark and masculine anchoring it at the end. This is a true unisex scent. We all know scents themselves are not gender specific; it's all in how we interpret them. But, based on our own personal experiences and the society we live in, we generally class smells as masculine or feminine. I genuinely cannot figure out if I feel like this is more masculine or feminine. Does it really matter? No. If you like a smell, you should wear it. But in trying to get a review so that others know what to expect? I'm just not sure. At first, it smelled more masculine to me. But when I asked my husband to smell it, he thought it smelled feminine. Either way, who cares. It smells like amber and oud. Definitely some woody notes, definitely some musk. A barest hint of vanilla. I don't detect any pineapple or melon at all. I It really is like slipping into your favorite baggy, oversized hoodie on the first chilly fall day. Just warm and comfy.

I bought this on Amazon due to the reviews here thinking I'd get a lovely fragrance with loads of compliments. I got a scent that I can only detect when my nose is up against the sprayer....and even then it is a light after shower spritzer smell to me. Due to everyone saying it is a large, overpowering fragrance this totally confused me. I did go easy on the first application, but I went nose blind almost immediately, ok...fine, whatever, start my day. Husband asked what I was wearing immediately....said it was 'nice'. Went about my day, neighbors stopped over approx 7 hours after I applied and started with the "what IS THAT SMELL OMG!" sniff around at candles or air fresheners, but stopped on ME again saying it was a GREAT SMELL! Checking out at the store the young clerk said "I could smell you before you got up here..Mmmmm you smell fantastic!" So there ya go. Other people love it...I however, can't smell a thing. I put it on and am confident someone will compliment me! I made my husband put it on and I got the same result, I can't detect any smell/scent/odor other than the skin of his body. My nose is working fine for all my other fragrances and COVID didn't harm my sense of smell......its just this wacky Amber Oud Gold Edition that is a ghost of a fragrance to me.

Fragrance purchased from Notino Spain – July 2026 I would say this fragrance smells about 95% similar to Erba Pura. The overall scent profile is remarkably close, especially in the dry down, where it becomes almost indistinguishable from the original. It has a very sour opening that lasts around 15 minutes and reminds me of Sour Patch candy. After about 30 minutes, it transforms into an intensely fruity scent, and that's where it becomes very similar to Erba Pura. The dry down is, in my opinion, an almost perfect copy of Erba Pura. It's extremely powerful and easily noticeable to anyone around you. Performance is excellent: I get well over 9 hours on skin and more than a full day on clothing, although the strength naturally decreases over time. This is a very attractive fragrance with broad appeal. It's completely unisex and tends to be liked by almost everyone. I think it leans slightly feminine during the first hour, but once it settles into the dry down it becomes truly unisex, with a slight masculine edge. NOTE: If you wear it on a hot day and start sweating, you may notice a salty nuance that reminds me of sunscreen mixed with melon. It can become a bit unpleasant to your own nose, although people around you may not notice it at all.

Christian Carbonnel is the perfumer that made Xerjoff Erba Pura, and he also makes perfumes for Al Haramain. Doesn’t take a genius to work out that he made Amber Oud Gold Edition, although this isn’t advertised, not surprising. The perfume industry is a crazy world. Either way, this is considered to be almost identical to Erba Pure, some consider it a slight improvement on it. I usually hate clones but as this is the same perfumer I will buy this version over Xerjoff any day. I love this fragrance! It threw me at first as it smelled nothing like I expected from all the reviews, I don't quite get the pineapple fruit bowl thing personally, it definitely has a nice sweetness too it but its hard to describe for me. Also I could barely smell it with 4 sprays on me. So much so I thought it might be defective or fake. However two hours later its filling ever room I walk in, and I can smell it every time I move my arms. Huge Sillage but not in an obnoxious head achey way. Really enjoyable, but be prepared for people to mention it. If you don't like your fragrances loud and proud then this is not for you!

I just received my fragrance about an hour ago. I have over 200 perfumes and I wanted to add a sweet & fruity aquatic musk to my collection. I was looking at Erba Gold but I didn't want to buy it brand new. I was hoping to find a used bottle, but I couldn't believe how many fakes are out there. After doing my research, this perfume was my best choice for a dupe. I opened up the package and I could smell the perfume right away. I was pleasantly surprised by the initial spray. I picked up on citrus, melon, and even pineapple. It definitely has that Middle Eastern musk going on, but I believe the fruits balance the musk in this fragrance. Upon dry down, about an hour later, I smell a sweet musk. I think this will be perfect for layering in the summertime. It definitely quenched my thirst for the sent profile, and I don't think I'll be purchasing Erba Gold. I'm excited to see what will happen after a month maceration!! I bought the 60 mL for 30 bucks and the bottles adorable.

Amber Oud Gold is a HUGE compliment getter for me. It’s a fruity, sunscreen scent that is nuclear! Sometimes I’ll wear 4 sprays if I’m outdoor most of the day, but 2 sprays most of the time will get the job done (coming from an over sprayer), and last all day. I haven’t done a 1:1 comparison with Erba Pura yet, but from my recollection, I would say Amber Oud Gold is around 90% similar smell wise. This fragrance is definitely more of a warmer weather scent, and I couldn’t see myself wearing it too much in the cooler weather/ night time as I do get a pretty heavy sunscreen vibe in it (in a good way.) I would say it’s unisex, maybe leaning slightly more masculine. The presentation is also very nice for a cheaper fragrance. Nice box, thick glass bottle and a great pressurized atomizer. This is definitely in my top 5 dupes that I have smelt. It is the best value fragrance I have yet to find. Scent: 8.6/10 Performance 9.5/10 Presentation 8.8/10 Amber Oud Gold Edition: 9/10

🍇 Sweet Summer Banger – 9.2/10 I already like Erba Pura and Erba Pura Gold—but this takes it to another level. 🍓 Opening: You get a strong burst of fruity goodness, like a full fruit basket. It’s not synthetic, but also not super realistic—you’ll get what I mean when you smell it. 🌞 Hot Weather Hero: Even in today’s 100° heat, the fruity top still shines. But the real magic happens in the drydown... 🛌 Drydown: That fruitiness gets wrapped in a cozy, sweet bed of vanilla and cashmerean—it softens the edges and makes the whole thing feel smoother, more refined, and less synthetic. 💨 Bonus: It’s got a pressurized atomizer—seriously, amazing mist. ⚠️ Heads up: This is not super blind-buy safe. It leans very sweet and fruity, and kinda gives off a high-end body wash vibe. ⭐ Final Score: 9.2/10 📦 If you love sweet, fruity scents—this one’s for you.

Omg! Y'all did not lie about this one. I love this. A fruity, playful summer fragrance. It's just very jovial and rich. The dry down is also a somewhat creamy comforting scent that just makes me think "bougie." The longevity on this one is insane, even on skin. Sprayed in the crook of my elbow on the day I got it, and it stayed and changed, became even better. It stayed even after I had a bath, well into the next day. On clothes, this may stay on even after you've washed them. This is a beast mode fragrance, and a beautiful Erba pura clone. I'm about to go get a reserve bottle for my spare bottle lmao. No macerating needed, I loved it straight out of the bottle. Though I wonder if it!ll get even better if left to macerate.

When I first bought this, I found it to be very synthetic. It was nice, but way too screechy or something along those lines. My bottle is now at least 6 months old, and I’ve started to like it more and more. It's not as loud as some might suggest. To my nose, it's a sweet yet smooth fragrance. It is perfectly unisex. Whenever I wear this, I always get a compliment or two, so people definitely notice it. The drydown on skin is very smooth and easily lasts at least 8 hours (on clothes, even longer). I’ve also tested it on paper strips, but for some reason, it’s just not the same. So make sure to try it on your skin or clothes before you judge! I've just adjusted my rating from "like" to "love" for this one. :)

The opening is amazing! The bergamot and pineapple pushes through. It's soooo good but then it dries down to a very familiar fragrance I already own which is Arabian Oud Jabal Tamya. Which has that sweet mountain smell. I noticed Fragrantica doesn't have Jabal Tamya so the other smells that matches this on the dry down to about 85% is Wood Whisperer. They all smell very similar! I would go with this because the opening is better and it's cheaper, however Both WW and JT are stronger and last much longer hence the increased price tags Performance for these are everlasting. The dry down also has hints of Michael Malul's Citizen Jack & Bharara King which I've been told are similar to Erba Pura.

Definitely leans more feminine but still i rate this heavily for men too if that isn't something you don't mind. Opening is very sweet and fruity( i get more red fruits/berries rather that the expected bergamot), the sweetness is a bit overwhelming, almost offputting from the start but it quickly mellows down to this still pretty sweet but quite balanced fruity gourmand. After ~1-2 hours it has settled to this slightly sweet vanilla and fruit scent with some slight musk and amber to balance it out. Projection is insane which is expected from Al Haramain. Longevity is good with it projecting for around 7-8 hours, and after that as a skin scent for 12-14 hours in total. Highly recommend

This perfume is great, and is one of my favs of all time. It smells like kinda sour but sweet pineapple but with complexity and theres an intrigue-factor with the scent profile. It’s not basic or common-smelling. Wearing it I got many compliments. It only gets better as time goes by, maceration on this beast will make it absolutely breathtaking. I had worn it over the summer and put it away when fall and winter came around. I wore it recently and oh my God! It smells even better and stays longer. This is the kind of smell that smelling gives butterflies from how amazing it smells.

I got this brand new from my friend last year in the fall. I tried wearing it a few times but it was just too synthetic and overly sweet. I'm not a big fan of Gourmand fragrances I'm currently doing my yearly purge of all the bottles I never reach for and this was definitely "in that one box 📦" (y'all know) Sitting for the last 9 months. Before I posted it for sale, I sprayed it on my arm just to see if it maybe macerated and turned into something maybe worth keeping. Yeah, it turned into some GAS 🔥 Don't just dismiss this one, It needs time to figure itself out

one of the most versitile "niche" style fragrances, maybe more than aventus due to its unisex capabilities. less of a 2010s sweet fougere like aventus is and much more of a 2020s bubblegummy gourmand. opens with a juicy tropical melon and pineapple great for summer, as it dries down it starts to become a sweet amber date night style fragrance until it fully dries down and becomes a soft musky vanilla. kind of evolves from a summer fresh masculine fragrance to a unisex fall/ spring amber to a wintery feminine soft vanilla.