Ambrarem

I had purchased a bunch of HdP samples earlier in the year, and was immediately drawn to three of them, one being Ambrarem. I remember finding it to have an opulent and privileged air about it; rich with velvety amber, the astringent animalic notes balancing the sweetness and enhancing that stench of wealth. And yet it was also paradoxically soft and powdery, innocent, and sparkling clean. It was like something I had smelled before but could not put my finger on; something old school but also modern and clever. Despite a fleeting sour opening on my skin, I liked it so much that I went ahead and bought a full bottle (along with full bottles of the other two I’d really liked). I wore Ambrarem all through the summer. Despite being an amber fragrance, I find it to be a cooling and invigorating scent, as opposed to something warm, heavy, and saccharine. Just today, bored at home on a cold wet day, I thought I’d try a few of my fragrances on my skin. For the first time, Ambrarem opened on my skin like a mix of fresh and pickled cucumbers; watery, fresh, sour, and salty. It was quite horrifying. After around 5-10 minutes, the dry, powdery iris began to bloom, accompanied by aromatic and bitter saffron. And then that dryness starts to moisten up and smell a bit like wet earth and leather before everything warms up altogether with the woodiness of the agarwood and a dominant buttery, violet-like sweetness. It is still just as strong on both my clothes and skin over 12 hours later. However, I can now distinctly notice an aquatic / ozonic saltiness that is ever present in the background of this fragrance. Maybe that’s what gives it the cooling and fresh, invigorating feel, I’m not sure. Ambrarem is definitely unique, but it is such a gorgeous, seductive, and addictive scent.

I'm so excited being the first one to review this magnificent perfume. This is indeed a jewel of the perfume world! A pure niche perfume!!! The smell starts with some ambery vanillic notes with spices/oud and then the castoreum dominates the game. This one deserves some attention, worth checking out! It has a leathery animalic sweetness which is indeed great. The first thing that crossed my mind when I first smelled it was Strictly Private by Baldessarini. Another one very nice winter perfume at an acceptable price which reminds Ambrarem without the animalic feel and oud. I suggest this to everyone who needs quality/uniqueness/personality in their perfumes. For me although is consider shared, I see this more acceptable for a man. The Castoreum with the oud and spices is somehow more suited for a man. The vanilla/iris etc are those that make this perfume also wearable by women. Worth Checking out! Beyond that, there is a refined petroleum touch in the perfume that bring also in mind previous best sellers like fahreneit. The fragrance was made in such a way that has little bit of evetything, sweetness, woodyness, leather, vanilla, spice, resins, amber and the final result is outstading. Excellent longevity and Sillage! Price from Histoires de parfum for Europe is EUR 125 for 60ml bottle, concentration 21% pure perfume! The delivery is free of charge and you get also 6 samples of their other perfumes! Excellent! The guys there are very professional. They send you also a hand written card with regards and the perfume is wrapped like a gift to yourself.

I’ve had to change my mind on this. I find this strangely addictive and comforting because as much as I try to refrain from cliches I am compelled to write in fact that this smells like a fresh ashed cigarette in sugar with Iris wafting over the top. As a former smoker that in part gave up because of the stench this ironically reminds me of that period but puts a pleasant soft welcoming note over the top. Whilst the note table is relevant I am confident that a lot of people would at first think my clothes have been around a smoker. The soft sweet slightly syrupy top (effectively a tiny touch of caramel or chocolate - coming from the iris, vanilla and spice) softens the ride between the layers of smoke, ambery resin, spices and vanilla. It does evolve into something a little sweeter after a few hours but can not stop smelling where I applied it meanwhile. All in all a curiosity. Well crafted and as such an experience in itself. Not for professional use but interesting as a personal scent. There must be other reasons as to why but for now I’m not entirely sure why a scent that very much reminds me of cigarettes could be appealing!? I know that I enjoy it becasue it is 1) amazingly constructed 2) satiates my desire to smoke. Beyond that my brain says I shouldn’t like it but I just had to buy a full bottle!!!!

I once ate sea cucumber in a Chinese restaurant. It tasted nothing like an actual cucumber but when I think of Ambrarem I think 'sea cucumber.' Imagine a freshly-cut cucumber dipped in the water of a busy harbour so that it collects not only the salt water but the slick of diesel on the surface. Introduce a soft, vanilla-toned amber and a dark smear of castoreum and that's Ambrarem. From the opening, which is genuinely astringent and challenging, it doesn't progress so much as settle down. The roughness mellows to reveal different layers that are all present in the beginning but obscured by the astringency. Quite far into the process, one of these layers - is it the cucumber? - turns out to be a soft, almost powdery oud that drifts around a light caramel amber. It sounds awful but it is one of the most appealing things I have ever worn. It is completely paradoxical. All the edges that should be sharp and ugly turn out to be welcoming. It's a concoction of jarring notes that come together beautifully to make something that is utterly 'other' - nothing else smells anything like this - and at the same time feels like home. Absolutely beautiful.

Spicy, resinous, not overly sweet amber with an animalic twist to it. Opens up with a spicy kick (on my skin mainly lots of saffron and a hint of pink pepper). Quite oriental, I can't deny. Then it changes after 10 minutes into completely different, balmy, resinous scent with some powdery touch to it. This last up to 3 hours and then the drydown comes. In fact, drydown is a star of the show here. Loads of resinous, sticky and animalic ambergris (I'd say it's ambergris, not mineral amber) with even more animalic and greasy castoreum. Yes, it is animalic and it's rather not for the faint hearted. However, it's not on that animalic level as some fragrances containing civet (e.g. Leather Oud from Dior) or castoreum (e.g. old Dior Jules). It's animalic just to make it "niche enough" let's say. Longevity - 10 hours or so. Sillage - above average. Suitable for winter (possibly late fall), rather night than daily use, rather casual than formal. One of the best (if not the best) ambers out there.

This is a gorgeous perfume. I can't use beautiful because it's just too striking for that. It hits like an explosion up the nose that settles into the brain like shakti rising and bliss ensues. The first scent is a nasal clearing pepper followed by a beach at low tide and the definite smell of a diesel engine. After a few minutes the scents calm down and no longer fight one another, but blend and feel calm followed the scent of soft flowers and something like lake water comes into play. The dry down is magnificent, spicy and sweet with hints of sandalwood, water, and that wonderfull pepper that never really leaves all comingled within a delicate flower. This scent is both strong and soft, but neither at the same the same time. An amazing feat to be able to convey the complexity of womanhood itself.

ambrarem is proper balls-to-the -wall perfumery and chapeau to ghislain for this trio in general. a completely original and convincing take on what is now a boring cliché: amber oud (speaking of which: nicolai.... no amber, no oud, lotsa wtf!) ambrarem carries most of the editions rare dna plus a whiff of the sea (a strange organic umami kelp vibe), a genuinely dramatic presence of oud wood (rather than oil) and crusty, salty ambregris that has not been made pretty or presentable but is compelling all the same. go ahead & dislike it, but remember lotsa folks think hairless cats are cute... ;) ps. i LOVE the preceding review, very evocative - thanks for the good laugh :D

I'm surprised there's so many dislikes attached to it smelling like Black Orchid. Admittedly, I did not get that association until I noticed others noticed a similarity, and now it's all I can smell. This smells like 80% Black Orchid, after the smoky/leathery Castoreum calms down. I was literally about to buy a bottle until this realization dawned on me, now I feel like I can just buy Black Orchid and save some money to get a VERY similar feel. Unfortunately there's not much else to say, if you love Black Orchid like I do, you'll undoubtedly love this, but is it really worth it to own both? I personally don't believe so.

I don’t consider Ambrarem as challenging as Petroleum (which is my personal favourite among the trio) but does it deliver the goods? Yes, it does, plenty of them - the amber is decently warm and indecently animalic, the rose is juicy and spicy, both swimming naked in an imaginary aquatic accord, while the oud is obviously enjoying the direction the story is going in. Yet again HdP are showing the “niche” newcomers how it’s done. Beautiful. *****

This is similar to Histoires petroleum, but even better. This ditches some of the petrol accord and instead goes for a briny maritime feel. This is a weird combo of animalic, aquatic, petrol, resin, woods, and spice that has no business being as great as it is. A stormy sea and a ship dashed against the rocks - spices, fur shawls, and yes, oil, spilling out across the turbulent surface. 9/10

My signature Scent!!! Histoires de Parfums is one of my favorite Houses!!! ambrarem together with petroleum, rosam, 1740, ambre 114, tubereuse 3 animale, 1725, 1969 are all masterpieces. One thing that I can not understand is why a House with so many wonderful scents is so underrated.

Exceptionally beautiful Balmy, resinous, slightly thick and mildly sweetened (not too much). Mr. Gerald Ghislain has put his heart and soul into this fragrance and it wears like that. Emotionally very seductive in a natural way. 10/10

A warm, sirupy semi gourmand Amber with Oud and a slight touch of animalic note blended to perfection.This is a real masterpiece fragrance for winter. Will I buy another bottle of this juice? Yes most definitely.

animalic and earthy I was looking for smth a bit putrescent evoking moss, wet fur, rotten flowers ; melancholic and almost morbid : that's ambrarem perfect for a date @ the graveyard imo

The masterpiece of the 3 "editions rare". Simply addictive, assuming you like bold and creative fragrances. Nuclear projection. Try before you buy. Fall/Winter evenings, 30+

I miss this so much! A true masterpiece!

I had a blotter with Montblanc Legend in my pocket from this morning. After spraying some Ambrarem on my wrist, I took out the blotter and realized that Ambrarem is niche at its finest. Why? Because in comparison to a mainstream scent, Ambrarem is very very difficult to enjoy. Give it to your average Wal Mart shopper, and they will recoil in horror, yet the perfume community is raving about it. What not to like? It is truly marine in a way that only a beach can smell after a storm subsides, and the tide goes out, leaving marine life to rot under the sunlight. May not sound pleasant, but the only people who would not feel a sense awe at this natural beauty, are those who have never seen the sea. Once the ocean calms down, the oud comes out. It is smoky, resinous, and acts to put the marine accord on solid ground. The scene which comes to mind involves camping somewhere along the Pacific Northwest Coast, getting stranded in a heavy downpour, and then trying to start a fire to warm yourself and dry your clothes. This scent has a strong masculine element to it. I am having a hard time figuring it out, but it is something which reminds you of an old toolshed, complete with gasoline and greasy, oil soaked rags. While not exactly pleasant, it is complex, evocative, and very original. It was love at first sniff, but after buying a bottle, I realized that I have a very hard time wearing it as it is overbearing regardless of how much you apply. I give it an 8/10 for everything except wearability, which I give it a 2/10 for. Veteverian.wordpress.com

To this nose, “Ambrarem” is the most intriguing and challenging perfume from Histoires de Parfums to date. This is supposed to an animalic interpretation of “oud” due to the use of castoreum which announces its presence rather forcefully from the very beginning. This vigorous introduction could put many wearers off. It shouldn't because under the heavy lid lies a mellow heart and a seductive base. Throughout its development it is apparent that you're dealing with a unique niche fragrance composed of ingredients of the highest quality. “Ambrarem” may not be perceived as a particularly versatile perfume. It's not meant to be. Yet it is its off-kilter nature that reminds me why I adore niche perfumery. It's not a fragrance that sucks up to its wearers. Far from it! “Ambrarem” commands its wearers to get accustomed to it. Most of them won't, but for a small group of true connoisseurs it'll undoubtedly become a source of ultimate olfactory pleasure. To conclude, in order to remain consistent with its animalic character, I'll resort to the following simile: at first, “Ambrarem” roars like a tiger, both terrifying and awe-inspiring, which gradually transforms into a kitten. Albeit sweet and cuddly, this kitten can still put its claws to very effective (and painful!) use.

I was surprised by the opening coming from a scent called Ambrarem. Right off the bat, I actually get a quite ozonic, slightly salty, fresh cucumber but it is tainted and polluted by petroleum. (Looking at the notes after writing this review, I suppose this comes from the mix of oud and powdery iris). Underneath the petroleum/cucumber accord, there's leathery, lightly smoky castoreum with a hint of spices. After some time the notes and accords preeminent in the opening are still there, but then also I get a subtle resinous, woody sweetish amber/vanilla sandalwood combo. To describe it roughly, so of course it is not exactly that, but to help you imagining what it smells like based on my experience with it and while using more common fragrances: Imagine the top, the beginning of Dior Fahrenheit and Lauren's Polo Blue intertwined together. Add powdery iris and put that on top of the current, tamer Chanel Antaeus at the base, keeping the ozonic vibe a bit dirtier and more leathery. Later on, coming in is a vanilla/amber-y sandalwood to make it rounder. You can now guess what Ambrarem is like.

I like this for sure, not as adventurous as others have pointed out. It is rather easy to wear and smells smooth/refined, nothing repulsive or strictly difficult to pull off. I suppose the initial blast can smell a bit like burning plastic/rubber however that does not last long. For me personally this is a unique blend, however I will do my best to describe it or compare to other frags out there. This is essentially what happens when you combine a fragrance like Tuscan leather with an amber/animalic fragrance such as Ambre Loup. The leather note is the same as TFTL minus the raspberries, the Amber is deep, smooth and a little dirty. There is an odd fresh note that stays in the background, not sure if I like it however it does add some contrast to the deep resinous bulk of the scent. Amber Tuscan Leather to me personally, very addictive and one of those who collect fragrances. Worth the money, one spray goes a long way and leaves a scent trail wherever you go. If you can, try before you buy as some people may not understand the artistry at work here. A solid 8/10.

I'm going to be blunt, so look away now if you are of a delicate nature and love this scent - but it is VILE. And stupid me decided to forego the usual paper strips when encountering something brand new, especially something controversial, and just apply straight to my arm. I literally choked and gagged when I sprayed it on it was so strong and pungent. It smells like...petrol. And rubber. And oil and concrete. With a hint of something animalic in a bad way. Basically, imagine a grim multi-storey car park, circa 1996. The concrete floor is grooved to keep people driving slowly. The whole place is lit by dim, sporadic fluorescent strip lights that occasionally flicker, some aren't working at all, so there are patches of sickly yellow-green light, and larger patches of darkness. There are few windows for light or air entry, and it is a heavy damp cold and overcast day anyway with no air movement. Some person or persons have been using the alcove at the bottom of the stairwell as a urinal, as well as a smoking spot as there is the unpleasant tang of stale urine and fading cigarette smoke emanating from that area. The only parking space is on the "lower ground" floor, effectively half a storey underground where the air is even thicker with trapped fumes. The smog of petrol fumes hangs in the air making the air feel thick and heavy, and the concrete floor is stained black from the constant flow of car tyres, from the exhaust fumes, from oil that has dripped onto the floor. There is a slight puddle which has a dark rainbow effect from the petrol trapped in the water. You bend down to tie your shoelace and the smell that hits you close to the ground, the murky mucky damp concrete, the rubber of tires, the petrol and oil that coats the floor, the exhaust fumes in the air, the stale smoke and piss from the stairwell - that is the smell of Ambrarem. And that is putting it politely and in the most positive light I can do!. After half an hour or so of wanting to remove my arm it has settled slightly in that it now resembles an independent mechanics garage, where the mechanics work on the cars with the doors all flung open. This is really not a good smell. I can detect no amber, no vanilla, no iris or saffron or sandalwood. I have no idea how come people have overwhelmingly voted this as being a like or a love. I don't understand how they can smell this same smell and perceive anything different. This is not what I was looking for! Try before you buy! I had to scrub after 2 hours, I just could not stand it any longer and it is unusual for me to have to scrub.

This smells so bad, I wanted to give it a chance so bad so I kept on sniffing it....all of a sudden I felt nauseous I almost puked, how can you guys like this...smells like something chemical burnt rubber and vomit mixed with vanilla.

Strange scent Nothing special I don’t know where is the amber exactly It’s not bad but would you wear a fragrance you don’t enjoy will I did with this one and it wasn’t a very good experience Longevity is good

Maybe my nose is not as sophisticated as some, but to me, this smells like an old lady wearing her winter Sunday best that has been in storage all summer...sorry...its a no go for me. 1/5

Wow! This is an "alpha male" perfume, don't ask me why. This is just it. It's fresher than I thought, and much more masculine than I imagined (I anticipated some quirky unisex amber that would be wearable for any woman, and I was wrong). The amber note here reminds me of this in AMBRE RUSSE, which is powdery and a tad sweet-ish, although rather on the drier side. The animalic note in AMBRAREM is very strong, if not the strongest of the whole composition. Really... it tickles my nose, something leathery and dark. However, it is not dirty, not clean either, it's just the perfect balance between elegance and "brutality". There is a soft side to it: powdery iris, very well blended but still detectable, especially for the noses that experienced Moulin Rouge from the same brand. The iris here smells exactly the same, but its role is completely different. What puzzles me in this composition is the fresh note. I have no idea where it comes from. But it's something vegetal. Reminds me of Black Orchid's confusing cucumber-ness, although in this context it smells wonderful and balances out all the darkness. Speaking of darkness, the oud note here is blended with castoreum. AMBRAREM is a very "noir" take on amber, if not the darkest ever (at least in French perfumery). I think this is how Tony Montana would smell like, it's totally him. Let's not discuss the moral side of this character, as he's just an imaginary guy. Ambrarem smells like testosterone, it smells primal, savage, although it still has its touch of refinement and luxury. Anyways, I can't imagine it on a woman. But on a man... I really do :) Sillage and longevity are monstrous on my skin. Another masterful work of Mr Ghislain.

Here's another winner from the guys at Histoires De Parfums. Recently released as part of the series Edition Rare together with Petroleum (mineral) and Rosam (vegetative), Ambrarem is supposed to be the animalic one. It strikes as a bold yet incredibly balanced concoction of spicy/peppery oud and vanilla with a strong castoreum presence and leathery/resiny undertones. A touch of iris provides a subtle creamy/lipstick vibe while saffron enhances the oriental quality of the oud. On top of this, you have to add what looks like being the signature of this series: a mineral, sort of watery/marine note juxtaposed to the cumbersome presence of all the other elements. If compared to the one in Petroleum, the aforementioned marine accord, is definitely toned down and sort of overwhelmed by the bold warmness provided by the oud/amber combo. Don't get me wrong, if you can't stand watery/aquatic notes in perfumery, you'll probably won't like Ambrarem either but if you're fine with the style, you'll probably discover a terrific and modern representation of the oriental genre. That being said I still think Petroleum is the most original of the lot because of its civet/aldehydes/oud combo that is quite an experience (swimming against the stream here), but if you're into slightly dirty ambers that are bold and wearable at the same time, you can't go wrong with Ambrarem. Rating: 8/10

9 - Salty amber oud with cucumber. Makes me think of eating tomato and cucumber salad at the hippie macrobiotic restaurant when I was a kid. I think the "cucumber" must be the elemi. Interesting but I'm not quite convinced it works as a blend. Wrote that bit before looking at the reviews, so I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who got salty cucumber. Within five minutes the amber has deepened into something delicious. 10 - settled into an animalistic amber, heavy on the castoreum. I'm also getting a fair amount of saffron. I'm enjoying smelling this on me but I don't think that I'd enjoy it on someone else I was stuck in a room with. 12- skinscent amber This is the most interesting amber and oud combo I've come across, but I don't know that I really like it. Worth a sample, maybe even a decant, but I'm not inspired to throw down the $$$. edit - next day, IT WON'T COME OFF. Multiple showers, scrubs, and perfumes later, I'm keeping my forearms as far from my nose as possible because I have a pressure headache and all I can smell is castoreum. Now, in Ambrarem's defense, I'm one of those people who gets bloodhound nose when I'm sick and can smell that bag of chips you opened upstairs while in the basement and through multiple closed doors.

Intensely leathery, AMBRAREM, the new amber perfume from Histoires de Parfums evokes memories of Parfums d'Empire AMBRE RUSSE. It's definitely much closer to that dark, oily, black tea-infused perfume than it is to AMBRE 114! At first I thought that I detected a tiny waft of AMBRE 114 in AMBRAREM, and perhaps I was smelling the vanilla listed among the notes, but shortly thereafter AMBRAREM took on a full-fledged leathery demeanor, leaving any trace of sweet golden amber lurking in the shadows of the darkness apparently imparted by oud conjoined with, of all things: castoreum! Usually castoreum is a deal-breaker for me, simply too intense. In this perfume, however, as dark as it may be, the animalic quality never achieves an uncomfortable level. In fact, everything is blended together very smoothly and seamlessly. This perfume is highly polished, like a finely crafted, supple black leather jacket, and I definitely like it better than the somewhat clunky AMBRE RUSSE. AMBRAREM strikes me as rather masculine, so I recommend it especially to the guys for testing. For myself, I find the sweet golden lusciousness of AMBRE 114 quite a bit more appealing. Isn't it nice that we have such choices?

Suede leather with metal buckles. This actually reminds me of a specific well kept vintage leather saddle bag I scored at a thrift store for a steal and futher polished up with leather polish and wax and barely a few months later I totally ruined the interior when i found out my make up bag was open inside it. Foundation smeared in the lining, cracked powder everywhere and a snapped mac lipstick which embedded itself inside the internal zippers. I was so mad because it was a beautiful unique bag and I couldn't lift the stains. This smells more like vintage make up though. Not your Gmas make up but maybe stuff your mum wore in the 90s. So leather and soft powder florals with a sharp metalic-ness. This is going off of smelling a card though which is not as accurate as skin.

Ambrarem is an active, wind blown oud. You'll definitely feel like you are exposed to the desert with this one; it's dry, barren, and expansive. At the tail end of a deep sniff I detect something sweet, which I can't say does anything one way or the other for it. As ouds go this is a good one. It has quality, depth and passion; may God help the man who steps out in it. (Yes, I think this is more for the gents). What keeps this from being the medicinal, chrome-like oud is grounding from the warm base notes. A very, very sensuous touch; I"m glad they didn't bring in rose, which would have tamed it. Yeah, I'd crawl in the lap of anyone wearing this.

Sombre Negra with breast? Female auto mechanic? Just a few descriptions that jump out. My skin(for this fragrance) completely ignores the perfume pyramid. I can smell the iris just as much as the leather. Honestly I can smell everything pretty evenly. Not a perfume that will engulf the entire atmosphere albeit not at all quiet. Definitely a niche perfume reserved for the coldest month in your city. Don't waste your time trying to convince ”a regular nosed” person to find fondness for Ambrarem. The aroma could be deemed as "left-field". On the totem pole of respect, this should be heralded as one of the more interesting ones.

I find astonishing ressemblances of Ambrarem with Aramis Calligraphy. Of course, there are subtile perceivable differences in the citrus Ambrarem does not have and in the Animalic Callygraphy does not have. Anyway, both have a very particular tobacco/alcoholic beverage aroma that cannot be explanided from the listed component of both (and that is also present in Parfum d`Empire Amber Russe but more sweet). May be this aroma can be produced by the three notes both share (Saffron, Amber and Oud). I don't know that much as to decide this. But if this is so, does the pyramid perfume have any sense in this case?

This is my favourite amber based fragrance, I think it's one of the best ambers on the market today and surely the best amber I've ever smelled. The major factors for me are: amber, castoreum and saffron plus a little bid of oud in the background. Thanks to this perfume I've learned myself how amber really smells like. It has a little salty aroma and smells deep and resinous to me. Longevity is around 12 hours on me, sillage is really big as I find it potent(I think it's an extract of a perfume, not EDP). Another must have to my collection. A pure beauty.

-One of the more interesting, unique scents I've come across. -Smelling this transports me to a posh antique store; one that resembles an old library. -Brings to mind the leather-bound early editions of famous hardbacks (such as the Mark Twain collection.) -Definitely worth checking out if you can get your nose on this gem of a fragrance. -Suggested wearer profile: intellectual male, aged 30+, who has waistcoats in their wardrobe rotation. (+)

The dark sea: salt, kelp, sepia black. Ambergris probably (never smelled an actual one, yet this is exactly how I've imagined its salt and amber). Then, the stormy shore: wet animal fur, a thousand years old agarwood trunk brought by the waves, stained with tanker oil spilled years ago. Saffron and aged leather goods, interconnected. Grey skies and a smell that keeps your reptile senses alert, just the opposite of a lullaby scent.

Un'ambra oudata molto dark,cupa,sexy. Nessuna dolcezza di fiori o vaniglia, ma oud liquoroso e notturno. Nessuna spezia (contrariamente ad Ambre 114 o ad Ambre Sultan SL, superspeziatissime...Quanto origano !!), tanto avvolgente calore. Simile ad Ambre Loup Rania J (in cui emerge più vaniglia scura) e ad Amber Absolute Tom Ford (più incensata). Ottima persistenza, con il caldo il sillage acquista più forza. Bellissimo profumo.

Ditto - beautiful packaging and personalised card. I bought this as a blind buy as I do like these dark notes. I have sprayed it once - sillage is tremendous so need to watch for that! - not sure how I feel about it really. The castoreum is rather overwhelming atm, although I can happily live with the oud and spices. I got 6 samples with, I have just discovered!, a 14ml spray bottle of Moulin Rouge!

sweet balmy resinous top notes introduce a bold animalic oud, leather, & amber combo very similar to Ambre Loup by Rania J and Oudh Gold Accord by Molton Brown the oud note lasts a little longer here where as Loup quickly dries down to a yummy gourmand spicy vanilla here it's a salty honeyed amber with oud that lingers solid medium projection with 5-6 sprays, lasts several hours

Black orchid?! Come on people, it might have this kinda sweetish beautiful gourmand vibes in dry down but we don't have to attach anything with that genre to the black orchid. I loke it way better than black orchid for its more masculine spirit. It lasts a decent time on my skin and after 4 ours you can't stop sniffing your wrist.

Nothing in the whole world smells of deep rich tobacco like this one. Brilliant. It s overwhelming because of its strength. I dont get the generic incenses but a spicy tobacco musk. The only true tobacco scent. Maybe a involuntary accord but it rocks. The dry leather at the centre is brilliant.

This whole trio of Edition Rare is absolutely fantastic. All 3 smell terrific and this one is no exception. What makes them all stellar is the longevity. These scents are as powerful as a locomotive and they just keep going. Simply masterful.

On my skin, this is really disappointing. I was hoping for loads of beaver and oud but all I get is orris, vanilla, and elemi resin. Almost reminds me of the same combo in MFK's Oud Extrait. Petroleum is vastly superior IMO.

Very weird scent. Reminds me of the smell of my mom’s purse when I was a kid. More leather than amber. This is what niche perfumery is all about though. Such a beautiful creation. Beautiful, but definitely weird!

A dark animalic fragrance, best suited for cold winter weather...warming and balsamic. Performance ist BEAST 7/10