Oud & Ambre

This one is very nice. On my first wear, at some point it vaguely reminded me of TF Oud Wood. But only briefly, and maybe in the mid stage. Oud is present, but not loud, and otherwise the amber is the dominant note throughout. And while the oud note is very light, I think it compliments it really well. Generally I wouldn’t compare it to Oud Wood at all, especially after the following wears. There is a mild powdery vibe to it; however, I wouldn’t categorize it as powdery but instead an amber fragrance with other notes complimenting that note and balancing it out. The powdery aspect, again, is mild and kind of just a secondary characteristic at some points in the wear. It is a fairly strong projector, but not in an unpleasant, unwelcoming way. A fragrance I bought just before this one is Ambra Aurea. Now, this one definitely has a similarity but is at the same time not the same fragrance at all. The similarity is in the type of amber note used. In Ambra Aurea there is also a myrrh note, which is noticeable but like the oud is with this one, it is a supporting note and does not dominate (which normally seems odd with both oud, and myrrh). Of the two mentioned, if I simply had to pick a favorite, Ambra Aurea would be it. It’s just darker, deeper and more rich and was one that I really fell in love with. This one is very well done though, and since it is lighter I think it’s also more versatile. Other than the projection mentioned this also has good longevity. I would say it is best in cool or cold weather, but again is light enough that it is fairly versatile, especially if you’re not outdoors. You could get away with wearing it to work, but it’s one that I would say is appropriate, and almost deserves to be worn on a day or night out on a date or a social event. This is a really nice addition to my collection.

Absolutely fabulous. A blind buy for me (and a successful one at that)! This fragrance is blended so masterfully, I’m almost at a loss for words. It’s beyond gorgeous, completely unisex and quite addicting. I’ve only tested this on paper so far, not yet on skin, but I imagine that when I do it will be even more of a breathtaking experience. The only downside that I notice so far is that the fragrance is a bit subdued, however this may be as a result of me not testing it on skin yet. One of the reasons that I enjoy the cold seasons so much is that it allows me to test my more dense fragrances; often times at night I will shower, apply a fragrance, go outside and walk a few miles to see how it performs. That said, I can’t wait to test drive this on skin, outside in the cold. Even as I type this, I am going back to the paper I sprayed this on as a tester and it’s already evolving! This creation is an ode to the art of perfumery, a pleasant break from the boring, cookie-cutter, linear fragrances that are being pumped out by the conglomerates that seem to dominate the industry today. I am so very impressed. Hats off to Mathilde and the entire Cartier team.

Zero Oud, just a very delightful Amber, with a hint of sweetness which I would attribute to a hint of vanilla. Nothing groundbreaking at all, but it is indeed a gorgeous fragrance. I got this for £100 and I'd say for the money I paid is great, but if I pad £345 for this I'd be crying. I can see this being a good deal @ £180ish, but not any more. It's a very elegant fragrance, that you can see a dude wearing an elegant tuxedo on a night out, but ultimately can be worn anywhere, by anyone. Update: This has a tiny hint of spiciness, but is not always present. Many moons ago in my early teens I had Santos de Cartier, but I think it was a limited edition of sorts, and all I can remember is how lush it smelled, and this has nostalgia of that fragrance, but what is there is the unmistakable Cartier DNA which is a very lovely and subtle dusty spice, like hints of it in the amber. All in all I highly rate this now after a few wearings, and it might actually be worth its asking price or near of it, as it's got an edge on a slightly unique type of amber fragrance, well worth a try if you can get your nose on it.

Just smelled this elusive beast for the first time today. I was gifted a generous decant by an official rep. So generous I'm putting it on my "have" list even tho I don't have an actual bottle. The only other fragrance I've done that with is Commodity's Book. I have a sandwich bag full of 10ml samples. Now, while I well know one can't base their opinion on an atomizer sniff (I didn't want to try it in, hot, humid weather and ruin my experience), I am prepared to offer a shaky first impression: Mind BLOWN!!! Full boom. What I smell primarily, and no one has said this (that I've read, at least) are frankincense, a lightly sweetened, dry, amber accord and a high quality, smooth, oud. The quality is in line with Cartier's other ouds, which is HIGH. As of right now, I'm inclined to say Cartier is my third best fragrance house. Mathilde Laurent is a genius. As it stands now my favorite houses, in order, are: 1) Amouage 2) Serge Lutens 3) Cartier I would really be ok if you took everything away and just gave me those 3 houses to buy from. Untill next time folks!

I’ve had samples of Oud & Ambre since last year and I’ve honestly been gatekeeping this gem. It’s a true masterpiece. Throw on a slim-fit turtleneck, classic trousers, a few sprays of this... and it’s instant aura — confidence, power, money, that refined masculine vibe all in one. HOWEVER — two days ago I finally bought a full bottle since my samples were done. First spray? Completely different. It smelled harsh, overly alcoholic, and honestly pretty bad — even though the bottle is 100% authentic. I figured maybe it just needed some time after being opened, so I let it sit for two days. And exactly after those two days... boom. It started smelling just like my samples. I’m sharing this because I now understand why some people might not like this fragrance. If your first spray is that harsh, off-putting hit, you’d think something’s wrong. But trust me — it settles fast. Give it a couple of days. Whatever weirdness you smell at first fades, and what you’re left with is that beautiful, rich scent it’s supposed to be.

OK, Oud & Ambre is the best from《 Les Heures Voyageuses 》that I've tried. A simple composition that is exactly what it says on the tin, it has better performance than others from this line. O&A can be described as a perfectly choreographed dance between the title notes. The oud note is unmistakable, yet mild and palatable - a good introductory oud. Woody and smooth, it marries beautifully with the more animalic amber note. Rich and salty, it is ambergris adjacent, smelling expensive and classy. It is reminiscent of MFK Grand Soir or Amouage Material - an excellent, wearable amber scent without any vanilla sweetness. The oud here simply serves to enhance the amber. It becomes musky and dry as it dries down, with the soft oud becoming more prominent. Sillage is strong and longevity is long-lasting. Timeless and classic, O&A is an excellent unisex amber scent that makes great use of a buttery oud note. Another simple but beautiful creation from the extraordinary Mathilde Laurent. 4.5/5.

Oud & Ambre An elegant harmonization of a smoky woody oud with no funk, and a buttery powdery ambre with just the right amount of sweetness. I've struggled to find an ambre forward fragrance for a while because they're often too sweet, or combined with notes that make them as such. Grand Soir was almost there - ended up too sweet. The oud has this smoky incense to it that surrounds the ambre, but doesn't fully envelope it. It creates for this haunting sensation that is entrancing. The scent's trail are like sirens hypnotizing you to constantly follow suite. Two of my favourite notes combined so masterfully with a mystery note of incense born from within; bravo Mathilde, bravo. Suave and sophisticated, date night, simple pleasures, a few sprays away from heaven. Thanks for reading.

Super classy luxurious serious scent. Although it only has 2 notes i get a spicy almost cinnamon-esque feeling aswell as an almost creamy lactonic smell at the very back. After a little bit that cinnamon and amber are still there but that creaminess starts to turn slightly sour, and slightly off putting until you dig deeper into to the smell. An hour or so later that sourness dissappears and your left with a smooth warm and punchy amber with that woody oud in the back, with the slightest hint of cinnamon. All around happy with this, extremely mature and prestigious scent perfect for when you want someone to think your that guy. One of those few scents that i deem worth the outrageous price. 500 dollars for 75ml of this is relatively understandable.

This might be my all time favorite perfume. It smells SO good. It's so warm and comforting. I often spray it on before bed because it's heavenly to fall asleep with it. I get quite a few compliments on this. I love this so much that I thought I would love any fragrance with oud, but I don't. Some yes, some no, but this one is phenomenal. The Oud & Santal is also great, but this one is just that little bit better. While I was testing it in the store, a different customer asked what it was. I think she bought it too. I would say that it was overpriced except that oud and amber are both expensive elements in perfumes. Considering the high quality of the fragrance and the high price of the ingredients, I think the price is reasonable.

Clean and noticeable oud. There are a lot of spices here which are of a better blend compared to Grand Soir. They're made of different styles of amber accord, so I'm not sure if it's fair to judge which is better in this facet. Grand Soir's amber has a prominent benzoin and vanillic base, which makes it warmer, whereas this one feels more balanced, refined, and neutral. My guess is a combination of woody labdanum, resins (not much of benzoin), aged ambergris (or to mimic), and a bit of vanillic base. The blend is so smooth, very close to Roja's work. I just wonder why did they not be more adventurous given this much funds, the quality of raw material ingrs, and the skills...

I am not a massive fan of oud fragrances, but the balance in this Cartier is quite good. The amber is very strong compared to fragrances with similar note breakdowns, and it smells somewhat complex despite how simplistic it is shown here. Reminded me of the drydown of Grand Soir, and even somewhat like Red Tobacco. Obviously, the elephant in the room is the massive price tag, but I would recommend at least sampling this.

I bought this as a souvenir in Hamburg while my boss bought a ridiculously expensive watch. Just a masterpiece of smoothness. I find this better than Grand Soir which I also think is great. I have never seen this anywhere else and not easy to find online either. If you can find it then it is at least worth a sample. Very surprised to find this and the only time I have bought a fragrance without a plan and research.

Elegant, stunning, rich, confident, and real niche perfume........................ I have also ''AFRICAN ROSE'' from memo Paris almost are the same and both of them are fabulous, you can't stop sniffing and this perfume is very long lasting more than 15 hours on clothes, wow factor is here definitely. uniqiness:9/10 longevity: 10/10 projection:10/10 sillage: 10/10 Overall:9.5/10 perfect!

I fell in love, this is Golden Butter , i can’t believe what i’m smelling. I have grand soir and they aren’t remotely similar apart from the note breakdown, Cartier have executed this it perfection. Grand soir is refined but still raw in its notes. This is refined to perfection , there is a butteryness to the smell that just makes you just ‘mmhh’. My best purchase to date

This is a beauty! A just sweet enough amber, is there really any oud there? Seriously? Resins (incense) just enough. A sharp peppery accord to counteract the sweet amber. This is a must have for me and I usually hate ambers. Phenomenal composition.

Absolutely stunning addictive unisex sensual amber and oud. I was looking for wearable oud and wearable amber and I found one perfume that covers both categories for me! Simple and perfect jus masterpiece!

Mathilde Laurent works her magic and does something between Ambre Sultan and Grand Soir. Beautiful in its own right. Sweet a touch dry and resinous. All year round scent IMO if u manage ur sprays.

Damn! What a beast from house of Cartier. Just got mine today and I tell you this is as good as Amouage library collection opus VI. So good that the performance is unbelievable. Love this scent

One of the best scents I’ve ever smelled. 10/10. No one will forget you after they smelled this on your skin

This is so good! Simple but so pleasant to wear. Gives me the Middle East Desert vibes.