Amber Heath

#983 in my "Tour de Fragrance" I got this as a decant. There appear to be two sources: the Burberry site at $295 and sketchy Philippine and Malaysian eBay sellers at $85. Who believes the last two are authentic? Not me. But as much as I like this amber, and especially love the balsam and patchouli notes, and it is one of the few Burberry scents I really, really like, there are so many less expensive alternatives, some even under $20. If I'm gonna drop over $200 for an amber scent I'll go for the gold standard and get the MFK Grand Soir, and if I want to stay under $100 I'd go with Hermes L'Ambre or Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan. A fantastic scent I encountered early on in my explorations is Commodity's "Gold +" which is really fantastic! You can get a Fragrance World similar to Grand Soir for $18. Miris has one for $25. I suspect this is why I can't find any retail sources for this scent. Everyone sees the price and says, "For a Burberry scent? Is this a joke?" Apparently no one believes they can sell this at that price. It's certainly wearable in any environment. Great performance, there's no denying that. But it's a no for me.

This scent is endless sophistication. Opulent, rich, warm and very approachable, those are the words that come to mind when you smell this. It does have a minor resemblance to MFK Grand Soir. What differentiates the 2 is the accentuated notes of patchouli and woods in Amber Heath. Thus making the latter much more masculine. Few reviews mentioned boozy touches to which I fully agree. It’s genuinely an astounding scent (IMO). There’s one problem though: price and availability. note: In a review, Mr Kurkdjian mentioned that he had very few limits and constraints when he worked for Burberry bespoke fragrance line.

Created by Francis Kurkdjian, has the same notes as Grand Soir (except for a few additions). I see this as a more refined version of Grand Soir. Both fragrances are similar enough to be clones however Burberry Heath has a slightly stronger (dare I say masculine) feel to it. I think this gives the fragrance an edge over Grand Soir. Projection is amazing and it lasts all day especially if you spray on clothing. I wish they could make this fragrance easier to acquire as it's one of MFK's masterpieces. I will get a bottle when I'm near a store.

Deep, delicious amber. I love using this as a base for other frags, or for fresh-out the shower relaxation/seduction all on it's own late at night. Strong, long-lasting, beautiful. I like a lot of Burberry scents; this is the only one I love. It blows their other stuff out of the water. Honestly, 10/10 favorite amber-based frag I've ever come across. Sleeper homerun. A little dab goes a long way and you'll still smell it on yourself the next morning. I'm only familiar with the 20% concentration, so I know that one smells fantastic.

Very realistic ambergris note in this, the balsamic dense, benzoin, labdanum, tonka blend makes this so refined and rich smelling, hints of warm sweetness too, beautiful resinous amber similar to Grand Soir in a sense, but this feels like there's more going on here, with that added fresh touch of patchouli and slightly aquatic ambergris. Overall, very sophisticated. Out of the house of Burberry, for me this is the best that's come out.

This is a really good dry-smoky-woody (almost boozy) amber, couldn't pinpoint at first but eventually reminded me of Rag & Bone a little. It went on the skin extremely well just like on paper, but even the 30% failed to stay rich all the way. This is the only one that went all the way up to 49.5% concentration (which is sweeter), making that the most expensive in the collection.

What else can I say, this is exactly what Amber smells like after it has condensed for thousands of years! Like dive into a cave behind a waterfall, where you find the Amber of thousand years, radiating the antiqueness and expensiveness towards sophistication, it even depicts the unvisited water and cave moss itself. Scent: 9.5/10 (49.5 conc)

This is essentially grand soir with patchouli. Warm and intoxicatingly elegant. It has MFK’s signature breathtaking blend, taking such ordinary notes and making them extraordinary. AH is more intense and a bit darker. GS is the sweeter more laid back version of the two. Both are extremely classy and unique. I’ll take a bottle of each lol.

Really lucky to own a 200ml 49.5% version of this at a steal. Its so hard to find that you'd have a hard time researching it online. Oh man this is beautiful. Lingers on clothing for an easy 24 hours. Think of Grand Soir + animalic nuances. My family thinks this smells like rain (petrichor?). I kinda agree to an extent. Beautiful.

This was my top 2 from the Bespoke line, the other being Ivy Musk which is remiscent of old world perfumery. Fragrantica doesn’t list Ivy Musk 2018 Burberry Bespoke 35% concentration Eau De Parfum. The whole line is rare and opulent... A solid offering from Burberry.

Opulent and rich. Excellent patchouli and amber combination. Natural smelling. One of the best patchouli on the market. It is kind of more masculine,unisex version of Coromandel by Chanel with the same menthol and boozy touch. 9/10

This one does smell somewhat like Grand Soir but with strong differences of very earthy patchouli and very salty ambergris. Very beautiful scent but I would still prefer GS for most usage.

Step into a world of timeless elegance and sophistication with Burberry Amber Heath – a fragrance that effortlessly captures the essence of luxury. My recent experience with this exquisite scent left an indelible mark, and I am compelled to share the experience. Burberry's Amber Heath opens with a burst of warmth, wearable in all seasons, a harmonious blend of amber and rich, inviting notes that instantly evoke a sense of luxury. A refined and clean baby powder-esc with sweet earth tones. The fragrance unfolds gracefully, revealing a heart of captivating floral nuances that add a touch of femininity but unisex allure. The carefully curated composition exudes a refined sensuality, making it a perfect choice for both daytime sophistication and evening allure. What truly sets Burberry Amber Heath apart is its longevity and sillage. The scent lingers throughout the day but does not leave an intoxicating scent trail that commands attention without being overpowering. This quality speaks volumes about the craftsmanship behind this creation, making it a true investment for those who appreciate a fragrance that endures.

I got AMBER HEAT two months ago after recommendation from friend of mine, in fact it is really nice SCRNT and I love it but after I have tried many times for about 2 months the longevity & sillage are moderate not such as all reviewers have said, perhaps my ones it’s concentration 10% not 20 or 30 and because of that it’s weaker than others so I kindly recommend to try DOLCI GABANA VELVET AMBER SUN It is better than Performance with amazing scent 😇

Grand soir’s older brother who explores wet caves and prefers savoury food whilst camping in his cave over taking desserts. Darker with a patchouli hit. Don’t recommend for sweaty people

sexy, just dont spray too much it'll become medicinal at least for me.

My review is for a 49.5% perfume. I haven't tried the 10% and the 30% versions of Amber Heath but this 49.5% is super strong and a room filler. A tiny spritz from the bottle is all you need for that. I think 49.5% has been discontinued. This is solid, beautiful, animalic amber. Wearing this heavy, concentrated fragrance is like you are canoeing in a river of raw liquid amber & ambergris. There is an animalic aspect to this and that becomes more prominent in the drydown. I had Grand Soir and this 49.5 % version is an entirely different fragrance from Grand Soir. I don't think anyone really will need 49.5% version bottle. 10% should just be fine though I like the artistry behind this big 49.5% perfume very much. It gives a Masque Milano Montecristo sort of vibe in the late drydown because of the animalics.

It's alright. Actually puts Burberry on the scent radar in some form and dignified semblance. The amber from the 35% vial is actually very strong; much more leaning towards Tom Fords overtyped Amber Absolute (to put some sort of gauge or reference point to it). I preferred the 15% (or was it 20?) far more middle of the road and balanced with the warm notes vs the slight animalic. This one is slightly weaker than Serge Lutens What annoyed me was a noticeable herbal note, like rosemary that popped up and gave an otherwise warm and cosy and slightly sweet amber an unexpected (and unneeded) blue hue that I didn't prefer. I'll need further testing but for now am glad Burberry have finally (2019 better late than never) started to produce actual scents of some note My rating: 7/10

I tried this on in store and never expected to enjoy it. Amber and I don't always get along. What I did find, however, is that I found it a little similar to Grand Soir. At least for a little while. This guaranteed at least a solid like. It's fairly one dimensional, but it's really comforting so I'm sure that's not an issue.

This is pretty good but somewhat agrestic, it's similar to Grand Soir but the ambergris is a little bit too harsh and aggressive. The patchouli is also very dry and almost unfriendly. Not what I expected. I prefer other amber scents with more sugary/mellow notes. I think Amber Heath will be better on a man.