Amber Absolutely

Im not the biggest amber lover, but this stuff is magical. Its high quality and quite unique. However, it reminds me a bit of Plum Japonaise by TF and Gran Soir by MFK. I love the plum note in this. It makes the composition a bit playful in contrast to the more dead serious boring classical ambers. If I am going to critique something, its the name. First of all, the red thread of creative mysterious cool names (such as «Bojnokopff’s purple hat», «Confessions of a garden gnome» etc) are broken with «Amber Absolutely». Secondly, the name seems to lack describing a concept. Thirdly, it sounds like something Parfume Vintage or Dua (such as their «Invasion of barbers») could have called a clone of Amber Absolute. When there already exist a classic called Amber Absolute, I do not understand why fort & manle name it almost the same (many reviewers question the names amber absolute vs amber absolutely in their videoes. Is it a clone? Is it inspired by TF? What is the relationship?) luckily its not close to amber absolute, then it really has been understood as a clone. Very confusing. The name seems very uninspired compared to the rest of the line where you really feel buying a story. Thats the cool thing about the brand- all the symbols and wonder. I guess some would think im a bit too critical, but at this level, fragrance is art, and concept and naming is a part of the whole in my opinion. It also influence the perception and the feeling of owning a bottle. When wearing confession of a garden gnome, im living the adventure. I get image in my head of the gnome, I can both see and understand his perspective through the scent. Sometimes I see him at night, sometime I see him at a bright summer day. Its just not a smell, its a trip! Its fragrance as art. The boarder between internal and external world become fuzzy, and the wearer can take part in another universe by fort and manley’s creation. But «amber absoluely» does not throw any spells, but nevertheless- you will smell good, I mean great! Despite im not a fan of the name and the lack of a clear concept, I love the juice. Probably the best amber in history?

My first try from my sample set of the house of Fort & Manle out of Melbourne, Amber Absolutely's name certainly reminds me of Tom Ford Amber Absolute, a two-sided coin of a comparison and that elicits fond thoughts of one of my favorite fragrances but perhaps in doing so sets an unrealistic standard. That said, the comparisons to TFAA should end with their common amber dominance, as the fragrances are quite different. Amber Absolutely is loaded with amber but also a collection of bright, sweet, interesting notes that I love: specifically, honey, benzoin, plum, and rose, to name the most prominent. The result is a bright a fruity take on amber that is comparable to Parfum d'Empire Ambre Russe, but without the certain animalic vibe of Ambre Russe. Amber Absolutely, by contrast, remains primarily fruity with hints of floral and woody accords, with the woody acords coming out more in the dry down. Performance is very strong in terms of both projection and longevity, and this is arguably a more cold-weather-leaning option (though certainly not as heavy as some amber-dominant greats like TFAA or Profumum Ambra Aurea) but still plausible wearible on warm weather evenings, and not particularly masculine or feminine based on traditional norms. A 50ml bottle, the only size, is priced for 230 AUD (roughly 178 USD) through the house site, and I don't believe this is available anywhere else. It's not cheap, but it's really superb stuff, love at first sniff, and I'll be seeking out a bottle at some point. 9 out of 10

This being the older version of the perfume, I remember hearing that this needed to be reformulated or reverse-engineered? Maybe the formula/recipe was lost? I can't remember, and in many ways, it's not important. I ended up getting an 'advance' version of the re-made AA before it was officially released, quite possibly from someone who got it early and wasn't meant to pass it on to me (!), and if memory serves correctly, I LEGIT couldn't spot many differences. Well, no difference that needs to be taken seriously, given perfumes CAN and DO perform differently on the same skin on different days. That's just how it is... Anyway, today, the scent is mostly rose, plum and amber -- I would go as far as saying that the amber is THIRD in line for detectible elements -- it's mostly rose today, then plum, then the amber. This is a wonderful scent I remember being intrigued by the first time I smelt it -- I remember early 2018, I'd bought the sample set and had it sent to my parents' place as I was living in HK at the time and was coming for a summer visit during CNY. It was one of the 2 or 3 I really liked. I tried the crap out of this one, and when I returned to Melbs (the following year) I snapped up an original version AA from an FB group. It's so charmingly sweet and pleasant on the nose -- nothing is jarring, nothing is pushing your patience and NOTHING is too much. I just love this scent. It's stunning...

Amber Absolutely is my favourite of the Fort n Manle creations I have sniffed so far and in my humble opinion is the shining star of the bunch. A fruity Amber done right. Starts off dark and fruity, a combination of the rich plum and dark blackcurrant, a very realistic fruity note that manages to capture the sweet essence of the fruits as well as the bitterness of the peel.The heart is all rose like the notes say but it's not a rose frag, rather the rose note just adds a floral dimension to the plum. It then segues into the ambery heart with musk and labdanum which turns the dry down Balsamic to my nose. One frag it kinda reminds me of is the long discontinued Escada Magnetism, the ambery grape soda vibe of that is somewhat akin to the Plum and Amber notes here. They veer off in different directions but they have that vibe in common. If you loved Magnetism like I do, this one should definitely be on your list. This does not project much and longevity is around the 6 hour range on my skin, not great but better than the others I have tested so far. It is the middle of a hot summer out here with 40 C heat so could be the wrong season for testing these out as well. To conclude, this one is a job well done and definitely full bottle worthy if I can find a good deal on one. So far, it's the only one of the Fort n Manle's I am inclined to do so and this is a "Love".

Amber Absolutely unfolds on my skin with an over abundance of mouthwatering plum, the richness of the introductory fruity accord is almost boozy to a certain extend. Honestly speaking, delicious is an understatement to describe this introduction. With in about 20 seconds I begin to experiment what I perceive as the infusion of plum into a veil of smoky amber, with honeyed resins elevating the richness of this opulent blend in the heart to another level. The long lasting base features a beautiful cedarwood that ties everything together to form what I will dare to proclaim as the most powerful offering in the impressive Fort & Manle perfume catalog. The layout of this blend showcases all of the beautiful aspects of what the perfect amber fragrance should be, Fort & Manle delivered an amber accord of the highest quality, rich, opulent but somewhat playful, projecting warmth and seduction simultaneously. I’ve tried so many amber perfumes throughout my fragrance journey, but very few have succeeded to impress me as much as Amber Absolutely. This is an easy 5 out of 5 in my books.

Very beautiful incensy amber of the sort found in Tauer’s L’air du Desert Marocain. If LDDM’s opening blast is too intense for you, then this Fort & Manle offering fixes that with a soft fruity opening, and then dries down into that gorgeous LDDM drydown. I get some similarities to Tom Ford’s Amber Absolute and Ambre Russe, but they aren’t the best comparison. TF Amber Absolute has an animalic opening and in the drydown it has a far more pronounced, charred incense. Ambre Russe dries down to a fruit cake amber, whereas this opens with a fruitcake amber and dries down to the soft, dry, inviting amber of LDDM. Once we consider similarities within the realm of amber fragrances, it is closest to Tauer’s distinctive take on amber in LDDM. Note: Comments relate to the second formulation, which is contained in the new packaging in the Black bottles . Apparently both formulations are relatively similar but I never tried the first.

This is a weird amber perfume. I have pressed the i LOVE Burton, because i can recognize a good quality here, although this is not a perfume that i would wear. I ser the notes List but this is not what i smell. I sobre say thelist is wrobg because if i think and abstracto myself i can recog ize this notes but the first impresión is totally different. If i wouldnt see the list i would say this a bsrber shop kind of perfume, very masculine, with a very ambery and balsámic background but without loosing his fougere? And classic Style. I get Aldo some honey vibe which makesme remember perfumes like tabú by dana.the performance is better than other f&m perfumes and i think It leans a bit more masculine although the sweetness makes It easily worn by women. It has also some decicinal vibe. For cold weather better. Scent: 7 Longevity: 8 Sillage: 6 Quality/price: 5 Versatility: 6 Originality: 7 Global: 7.5

Now, for the recent formulation... Yes, the start is a little different, the sudden, acrid 'citrus' start is no longer there. Neither is the "just wait a few moments" rationalisation, and so, I think I prefer this version. The reformulation is just as plum-rosey as the OG version, but it feels more full-bodied or complete. I know it radiates out because my wife complained about how much I put on this morning from the other room! I feel this is something I could confidently wear and enjoy. I probably wouldn't feel the need to search from the OG AND the 2.0 version, though either would work for me, the recent version being my preferred version. So yeah, I love both, but, given the fact that I have something like seven and a half litres of perfume in my possession, only one is needed, and that one would be the recent version...

I'm gonna write two reviews for this scent, one today and one tomorrow, as I have both the original and the latter, reformulated versions to compare... For the OG version, this one comes across as a plummy-fruity rose floral, with background level amber and resin. I'm not getting any of the woods or the vetiver (praise Him), and it is functioning like a pretty decent dark-sweet scent. I wouldn't say it was stock, nor that it was 'out there', and I really DO like it, but for me, I think I prefer the reformulated version. Not 100% sure of that JUST yet, but I am really enjoying this, and it is speaking to me, but maybe not as much as the newer one. The amber/resin is not as strong as I would have preferred, but having said that, it is an incredibly well-put-together and I would wear this one again and again.

Incredibly beautiful and delightful to wear. If I could only recommend one FM perfume this would be it. It sums up the general vibe of the whole range - and is probably one of the longer lasting and stronger perfumes of the collection. I don't find this overly resinous compared to say, Forty Thieves / Suleyman - but I think that's because it's blended well. Amber Absolutely is quite sweet and fruity but as said, well blended so doesn't feel too much in either direction. It took me a long time to appreciate FM to the fullest but now I see how good these are. Fort is a talented perfumer that prefers natural ingredients. This may explain why they don't seem to wow in terms of projection and sillage - but I'm not too fussed about that! Quite happy with AA's performance.

Have just sampled this and its indeed a beauty. Its a mysterious perfume without being dark, and dignified without being intimidating. I wouldnt call this a sexy or a date night scent, not by modern society standards anyway. Actually, it might strike as mature and not too playful. It might, anyway, become attractive once one learns to appreciate its introspective vibe. To my nose, this is a gorgeous amber leaning bitter, with some sweetness added by the plum, and i can visualize this composition as a thick, burgundy colored syrup. I would say its unisex leaning feminine. Edit: an hour or so later, I can see where the “sexy” thing comes from. This is very addictive, almost narcotic. Deep and makes you wanna sniff your wrist continuously.

Black currant and Plum mingle with a sensual Rose in the heart which is elevated by a sweet cedar and soft hay-like vetiver note swirling around a succulent Amber resin; with a touch of benzoin adding richness to an opulent base of musk and leather-like Labdanum. Once all intertwined an elixir of some of the most costly of all perfumer materials accosting everyone in its trail with a scent which Middle Eastern Royalty would be celebratory of. Gum Resins which have been used in perfumery for millennia with origins from the Middle East have been taken by Fort & Manle and blended them with the sumptuous notes of plum and black currant so well to create a scent which is both alluring and majestic.

A stunning amber/fruity fragrance. For me the opening is breathtaking and justifies why you get what you pay for in fragrances of Picasso caliber. The beautiful sensual musks used in this symphony of a composition is why niche perfumery will always be an art form. After the first hour or so the tart fruitiness dials down(some) and it slides into a deep sweet/not dry powdery scent with the sweet amber being it's forcing shield that will exhilarate all that gets wafts of it's sillage. It's extremely enjoyable to me and I would lean mass appealing for people of style and class but not one for an office setting. A Solid 9/10 and bottle worthy for sure in my book.

Deep dark syrupy fruit, resinous amber & rose. The amber here is only the backbone rather than the star. Fruit and rose can be problematic for me, but in this case the blend suits me well with the resinous and earthy aspects tempering the potential trouble spots of those two. Something about it also tickles my teenage nostalgia of the incense and oils I would purchase at New Age type shops or street & Ren fairs. Despite the thickened sweetness and floral aspect it also feels earthy, witchy, mystical. I love it. (black bottle)

Amber Absolutely is definitely a fitting name to this fragrance. It opens up with loads of sweet amber, accompanied by labdanum and, to my nose, cinnamon. I do not get that plum note, which is a pity. This is highly reminiscent of Orca by House of Matriarch and a bit of Grand Soir by MFK. All are very expensive, you can get some other alternatives (I would actually get Grand Soir). AA lasts about 6 hours on my skin with moderate to soft projection. It is great while it lasts, wish it stayed around a little while longer.

Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous Amber fragrance with a bit of fruity aspect to it. I need a bottle of this. Absolutely amazing. If you enjoy this fragrance, also try Roja Amber Aoud ( masterpiece of a frag but double the price of this ). This last all day, does not project very far but definitely within an arms length, which is enough for me. I just keep craving more and more every time I wear it. Find me on YT & IG @VirginNose

An interesting perfume, which tastes of past,of lived,of shadows, of darkness and drama.... it is a beautiful fragrance, very welcoming and glamorous. Warm up in the cold days of winter, i love this scent... it's one of my favorites of this house! Beautiful!!! Sillage: 7./10 Longevity: 8./10 Scent: 9./10 Overall: 9./10

Holy Smokes! This is a breathtakingly beautiful and staggeringly stunning Amber fragrance. I love rose, oud, and amber with Tom Ford Amber Absolute being my cult favorite and this thing right here is knocking on it's door and ringing the bell. Do it a favor or else it will kick in the door and let it in.

Oh wow I’m lost for words on how good this fragrance is. Beautiful amber mixed in with spices, though not listed I get cinnamon too. All sits on a bed of light woods and vetiver. The plum is there though fleeting. I don’t seem to pick up the rose as a stand out. Perfect composition!

oh man, this is good. I have a decant but now desperately need a bottle and can't find one anywhere. if anyone is looking to sell or swap PLEASE reach out to me! I need this amber and soapy rose in my life

I am not crazy for Amber frags in general but I LOVE this! Compliments all the way very nice and pleasing nothing overpowering. Longevity good not a monster projection, I prefer in in cold weather

This smells the way I imagine the forbidden fruit Adam and Eve bit into, in The Garden, tastes. And I mean that in good way.

This smells like 'Javvadu Attar' but much more complex. Very addictive amber. Very long lasting.

I really enjoy this house. Fort & Manle don’t produce poor perfumes. They just don’t. Rasei Fort is an absolute national treasure for Australia. I hadn’t purchased Amber Absolutely to date, simply because I have a really good amber perfume already, Grand Soir. So my journey with Fort & Manle focuses on the other scents. That journey has been well worthwhile. I am an unabashed fan. But I am not knocked over by Amber Absolutely. It simply doesn’t compete with Grand Soir. Not even a little. The opening is beautiful, the Amber note is warm and it projects well. But when you compare it with something as dominant in the Amber space as Grand Soir, it just can’t reach those heights. I’m glad I’ve purchased it and I will enjoy it, but I will unlikely go back for another. So a great amber scent, but in a playing field packed with giants, it’s merely a tall person.

8:45 - Really dislike the sample sprayers with the discovery set. If I was more into amber/vanillic smells, this would be amazing. Nice blast of plum and current at first and then the amber quickly takes over. 9 - Leans masculine to me, but not so much that I feel weird wearing it. 11 - For some reason it smells like diaper wipes right now. Hopefully that'll go away. edit: that's the new deodorant I'm trying out, not the perfume. Luckily, but also gross. 11:30 - Dry down is a slightly incense-y amber. Pleasant, but not inspiring. 4 - Resprayed because I'm one of those trashy chicks who likes to make the whole office smell like perfume and this time it smelled like an oud and amber bomb. No cedar, a lot of myrrh. God, I love perfume. It's so fun and unexpected. At 6 or so I got a "you smell wonderful! What are you wearing?" so, hey. Nice.

Very plum/rose forward, with amber in the base (more like Amber Slightly *ba-dum-tss*). Very nice, light projection, sophistication with just a touch of the sweet smell of decay. The heart hits me surprisingly like a more-refined Mauboussin Homme (sweet oriental amber) while the late drydown finally hits a sticky true amber. I could definitely rock this through the fall. This is from the original release/formulation. From that original-line sample set, it was Bojnokopff, Harem Rose and Charlatan that really blew me away, and sadly those samples are long gone. I wish I’d been using F’tica back then to have a record of what I liked so much about them. At least I have these less appreciated red-headed stepchildren to return to now, and while this isn’t FBW for me it’s still a delight.

Very nice, but only when you get to drydown imho. Opens more rose than I'd expect, a clean musky/soapy rose. In these early stages that musky clean aspect overpowers the fruit and the amber and it isn't quite what you'd expect from an "amber" fragrance. As it dries however that seems to go further into the background and the fruit and warmth comes through more, at which stage I really like it. Definately not a typical amber, especially in those opening stages. Very enjoyable but not spectacular.

The fruitiness is not plum, it's almost like an apricot to me. Its more fruitier than amber which I hope amber would be more dominant here. Very pleasing fragrance for a fun time to wear. I wouldn't wear this though. Nothing crazy going on here, similar to other clean fruity smells. overall not bad, nothing impressive though. Overall an 8/10.

Pleasant fruity Oriental which opens with notes of plum, black currant and rose and then settles into a powdery base of labdanum, slight amber, vetiver, benzoin, cedar and synthetic musk. However, this is not as amber forward as it’s name suggests. The labdanum and slight amber are there but it is the other ingredients that provide the heft. The unisex scent has moderate sillage and good longevity. Enjoy!

I'm done with this house. Great names but not great frags. This amber is 1 in hundreds. Every house has an amber and this one is really no different except the enormous price tag. The discovery set has is priced great but I have only found 1 that I truly love and that's Purple Hat.

*Sigh.* This is possibly another disappointing reformulation from Fort & Manle. The other being Confessions of a Garden Gnome. My almost two-year-old discovery set sample of Amber Absolutely starts fruity. Then, this delicious subtle sweet jammy rose starts mixing with the fruitiness. Eventually, this very dry non-dominating amber joins in. What I got was this delicious balanced fruity smell wafting around me, in and out. At this point, my paper-sprayed sample is sitting five feet away. The main notes were just working so well, I loved it! The new bottle that I just got opens with plum and something annoyingly sharp and a bit sour. There’s also an underlying soapiness that seems to accompany a lot of plum perfumes like Lubin’s Epidor which gets compared to vintage Dior Poison. The rose is just not there to temper the tartness of the fruits. And, that fruity tartness paired with the dry amber is just not a winning combo. *chucks it in the garbage* (just kidding) Further into the dry down, the tartness does mellow, making this more bearable. But, at this point, it’s pretty much time to re-spray. *looks at the bottle in the garbage* Like others have said, there are much better amber perfumes out there if amber is your jam. Might still be worth a try.

I am in shock. Without looking at the notes, I wore this fragrance yesterday and thought, it smells like plum perfumes. And now I have seen it actually is. I dislike plum usually and this is no exception. Not bad, but in my opinion highly dominant, and just overall too much. Sweet and fruity, there is no subtleness. No, thank you. Update: The beauty of this internet review section is that we all have the right to write our opinions about the fragrances (and preferably not about each other in a hurtful way). I am lucky to have many perfume samples which I don't memorise notes of or even their names, just use them and see if I like them or not. I was genuinely surprised how strong plum stood out in this creation, which was my point.

Fruity, plum amber. I like that the plum gives a different dimension to the overused amber note. I don't know why but FnM's perfumes are all rather granny-ish for me. But to be fair, this perfume does not stand out for me simply because I'm not exactly an amber lover.

Weak sillage and longevity, at least on me. Amber fragrance not that unique or special. I've seen this one hyped up on social media and after receiving a sample, not sure why. Not bottle worthy for an expensive fragrance.

Strange. I really looked forward to trying this. On a blotter (and from all the praise here) it seems fine - but on my skin it smells like some kind of fruity fabric softener or difuser. Really not worth the price, IMHO.

I do not Iike the Rose in this one. It is so heavy-handed and pervasive. Can't all be winners.

The more I discover about this house, the more I feel a connection - a pure love of beautiful fragrances. Fort & Manle sets a style and mood that is artistic, gothic, magical, romantic . . . From the fantastical label artwork, to the creative inspirations and descriptions of the scent, to their Fort & Manle Official video featuring emotive violin and primal visuals with captions of - "Art and Olfaction Awards Finalist 2017, 2018 . . . There is something disturbing in its beauty . . . Mysterious and Unique . . . Elements of Darkness Lurking in Every Creation . . . Hauntingly Beautiful . . . . . . Labyrinths of Olfactive Complexity" there's a tangible sense of intensity in every detail. A synergy of talent and passion for fragrance that comes through. This is a labor of love by Rasel Fort to set the atmosphere for his true obsession, his perfume creations. And they are wonderful. Amber Absolutely opens with amber and spices that light up the festivities. Like sparklers throwing off showering glints of nose tingling excitement. I wanted to keep spraying to enjoy the flowering embers. It dries down to a ravishing amber glow, brushed with plum that gives it a succulent texture. The benzoin hangs in the background, a grand earthy prickle. I loved smelling it on my skin all day, as the fragrance would rise and catch my attention. The amber itself giving off warm luxury. I also enjoyed the fanciful description, the "note from the brand", which had me thinking about dangerous candlelit trysts, dark castles where innocence is in peril. Captivating experience, both for the nose and the imagination.

I can't stand all the folks on this website ruining ratings for fragrances. The two people below me are a prime example. One person not only blind buys but also blind sprays a plum fragrance knowing they don't like plum. Lol. Another says it doesn't stand out because they don't like amber.... In a fragrance called "amber absolutely". You really can't make this up (unless, of course, they delete their comments lol). To me, if you have a pre-existing aversion/distaste towards certain notes, you should not be leaving reviews on fragrances that rely on that note because you are skewing the rating of the fragrance towards your subjective-outlier opinion. That's like me not liking orange juice, ordering it at a restaurant that serves it and then leaving a bad review on the restaurant. Ffs. Of course I'm all for testing various fragrances, but if you're in it for the hobby, then please try being more objective in your rating of a fragrance (and yes, you can do that by: quality of ingredients, perfumer vision, performance metrics, price, etc). ANYWAYS, apologies for the vent. Not much to say here. If you know what you're buying here and actually have bought this after reading the notes, you will very much enjoy this. Not the best of my collection by any means but certainly a welcome addition. Nothing really to add to some of the older reviews on here.

Coriander, Basil, Sweet Amber. It hits forst with harsh veggie slightly sweet amber then softens into a powdery sweet amber. The veggies consists of coriander, dill, & basil ut it doesn't stay rather than 5 minutes, then softens. It has myrrh, olibanum, and the roses aren't the dominant note in here. The drydown goes myrrh with slight veggie sweet powdery amber. I liked this one cause it quite balanced, yet kind of animalic although it has ambergris and no civet, castoreum, and the rest of the animalic crew is detected, it just comes from the myrrh, ambergris, & styrax. Quite interesting from the ones i tried from this house, and it does suit you if you are a sucker for an animalic powdery sweet amber,

This opens with a very strong honey note for me, which is like dense, syrupy honey poured over ripening fruit. It is sweet, but the sweetness is offset by the resins which are mercifully not powdery. This is overall a beautiful amber, boozy and deep, but also enigmatic: it can be soapy and but also a little dirty and animalic. The amber notes are suave and masterfully rendered. It’s never too much of anything, just intriguing and captivating. I think it is perfectly unisex and appropriate for all occasions in cooler seasons. Longevity is +8 hours, sillage moderate.

عطر Amber Absolutely من الدار الإسترالية Fort & Manle للعطار التركي: Rasei Fort حُلَّةٌ عنبريَّةٌ فاكهيَّةٌ مُوشِيَّةٌ بالزَّهْر، تلائم الليلَ وأهلَه من الذَّاكرين، والمتحابِّين، وطالبي الدِّفء والسكينة في خلواتهم، نُسِجَتْ من العنبر، والبرقوق، والكِشْمِش الأسود، والورد، والعسل الخام، والمسك، والجاوي، والراتينج/العدان، ونجيل الهند، وخشب الأرز، وصدرت في زجاجة سوداء ٥٠ ملِّي حُلِّيَت بقطعة معدنية نُقِشَ عليها: العنبر عندما كنتُ أغرق؛ أصبحتَ هوائي في البرد، أصبحتَ دفئي في الظلام، أصبحتَ نوري.

This is a decent amber that is dark fruit heavy at the top. The problem is that I own so many superior amber scents, that I fear this would never get used, and I prefer my amber scents resinous and thick. The amber in this is light, and goes well with the rose and fruit notes, however. There is not as much projection as I would like, and at this price point, that is disappointing, so I'm glad I'm just testing this as a sample.

Notes: Plum, Black Currant, Rose, Amber, Labdanum, Cedar, Vetiver and Musk This is just stunning, breathtaking and absolutely beautiful. Amber being my favorite note and this one just knocked it out of the park. Glad I saved this sample for last and this is my favorite from his house. My Top 5 from Fort & Manle. 1) Amber Absolutely 2) Mr. Bojnokopff's Purple Hat 3) Charlatan 4) Forty Thieves 5) Confessions of a Garden Gnome

This is a lovely, resinous fragrance that I like. However, on my skin I don't detect the complex array of accords mentioned by other reviewers. This comes across as a fairly linear amber/resin on my skin. There was a fleeting moment at the beginning when I thought I detected a faint rose, but that blossom was quickly beaten into submission by the resins. A pretty amber, quite straightforward.

My favourite out of the sample collection. Leans more on the feminine side but that plum note against the amber is very mysterious but common on the same time. Longevity isn’t very good but if you use more than one spray (I do about 5 on each arm) you can make this fragrance last. The rose isn’t heavy here which I think is good for this composition.The plum and amber are the stars here.

Dark, Amber/plum... but, the Rose on my skin is the star. I'm personally not a fan of Rose and the way this fragrance works, it's better I think, for the mature crowd, leans more feminine than masculine to me, and, for the fall/cooler times.

This smells like something my grandma would wear, which, I imagine is just the vibe that comes with resinous ambers. Quality is definitely there. Smells extremely natural and smooth. Just not for me.

sweet plums mixed with red roses in warm amber. very beautiful sensual smell and very high quality juice. it stays on the skin for a long time.

Best amber scent I've ever tried, Prices are quite expensive, but worth the quality you get.

A musky, soapy scent with strong frankincense, floral and resinous notes Weak performance