Ambra del Nepal

I bought a decant of Ambra di Nepal shortly after reading the fun, eloquent, and creative review below. Blondies, amber resin and ice cream? Sold! <3 I received my sample in the mail and tested immediately without letting it "settle." I am smelling very sweet vanillic amber, maybe some mild spice. Nothing sickeningly sweet or overly spicy, but the sweetness is definitely on the stronger side (think a spicier Kayali Vanilla 28). I best smell it about 4" away from my skin, and the scent is definitely noticeable (it's not a barely detectable scent like Prada Candy). I do not detect too much powderiness, which I like. I do not like things that are too skanky or earthy (for example Angel EDP and Black Opium original dry on my skin chemistry. Ambra di Nepal has just the tiniest kiss of earthiness. I do not like oakmoss and ambergris generally, and barely smell them if at all in Ambra di Nepal. The patchouli is a restrained whisper so far, maybe about as faint as the tiny bit of patchouli in original Flowerbomb. I am picky about patchouli like I am picky about lavender-- only a select few blends are wear-worthy to me, like Angel EDT 2019. As I continue wearing this, I realize there is some similarity (but not entirely) to Ivory Route by Xerjoff, but more vanillic and less Coca-cola. I agree 100% with those who said there is a vanilla extract vibe, as this does smell like real delectable baking vanilla extract I would put in a blondie or chocolate chip cookie. I asked for someone's opinion, and this was deemed "Marshmallow fluff" on my skin. I see this as comforting and cozy, maybe sexy for any ladies who tend to wear fruity-floral vanillas and want to dip a toe into a simple oriental vanilla. I think this would be best for fall and Winter. If anyone is new to amber or needs to use Alien as a reference, Alien is much less sweet but still pretty. Also Alien has slightly bitey and beachy topnotch that fade, with the unique nature of white florals. Ambra plays nice with a linear combo of vanilla-earthy resinous essences Edit: Wooooo. This is strong. Do not wear in the hot summer xD Edit 2: I think I perceived this perfume as so strong because my poor decant was leaking. Now that I have my own bottle with controlled sprays, it smells amazing and just right. One spray on my arm to enjoy, and I can imagine multiple sprays would give me a nice cloud. Regardless, I love it. Sexy spicy vanilla amber with "coca cola" vibes.

This is my amber: creamy, just resinous and powdery enough. It’s delicately sweet with a touch of vanilla, a hint of peppery spice, and a bit of oakmoss, which is a polarizing note, but I find it quite appealing. Don't buy if you don't like a bit of sweetness, the vanilla here smells a bit like the outer coating of Italian confetti, but it's well balance with the other notes, so it's not too sweet. Sandalwood can be tricky for me, as even the smoothest can turn sharp on my skin. But here, the woody notes are well-balanced. While some might consider it basic, to me it’s elegant and effortlessly beautiful. It’s perfect for everyday wear. As for longevity, it lasts throughout the day, though it becomes quite close to the skin by the end that you might think it has faded. I wish it had more intensity and projection, but given that it’s built around base notes, I don't know if it is possible. I tend to overspray, which is why I finished a 100ml bottle in just a year and a half - this is definitely my most worn fragrance. I wish so much it could last longer!!!!! I find the 100ml bottle with the wooden cap beautiful and nostalgic, almost like something from an old pharmacy. One of the best looking bottle I own.

Delicious and warm, safe and comforting. When you want to feel as though you've been embraced by the one who loves you most or at the very least the warmest cashmere blanket--wear this. It starts with spice that mellows into a warm heat on the skin circling around a toffee center. It's not a gourmand however, instead it moves beyond the momentary sensation of the palate and evokes the psychological references that we associate with richly decadent and comforting aroma of freshly made toffee or a caramelized brulee. Purchased the bottle as a blind buy and I am so happy that I did. While I can't say that this will be an all time favorite, I do see it as a recurring winter/cold weather indulgence. I'm finding that it's also good layered beneath lighter honey scents often put away for the summer and spring---it provides a solid base. As an aside, I find it so funny that every perfume listed as "enjoyed by those who like this perfume on the Fragrantica side bar for this perfume are perfumes that I either own (and love) or desire (and love). Hilarious. They have me pegged!

Such a gorgeous amber that I had to buy a bottle. To me it smells more like myrrh than anything else. It's a very woody amber. I know there is vanilla in it, but I don't get much vanilla at all. On me it's not sweet, nor is it gourmand. I also owned Ambra Aurea by Profvmvm Roma, and I own Ambre Sultan. I feel that the three are all so closely related. I love them all, but this was the one I found myself reaching for above the other two, over and over again. The other two are arguably better perfumes and more complex. I regard Ambra Aurea as an absolute masterpiece that is totally unrivaled. But somehow Ambra del Nepal just strikes the exact right balance for my taste. It really floats my boat. I sold Ambra Aurea, which I sometimes regret, but then I remind myself that I deeply appreciated it but never wore it. I kept Ambre Sultan as I do occasionally reach for it. Anyway, if you're an amber lover, Ambra del Nepal is one you should absolutely seek out.

A rich amber full of an intense cistus oil (a form of labdanum), incense, resins, sweet vanilla, and something that smells like apples. I don’t smell much of anything spicy, so if there’s cardamom in the mix it’s not obvious. Overall, this is similar to Madini Ambre, Olympic Orchids Amber, and Hermes Ambre Narguile, sort of like a cross between the three, but sweeter than any of them, fruiter than the first two, and lacking the strong musk that is in the third. Having said this, I obviously love Ambra del Nepal. The sillage lasts for about 2-3 hours, after which it becomes a sweet, slightly musky and spicy skin scent. The spice at this point is more like cinnamon than cardamom. Even the skin scent is gone after 4-5 hours, so longevity is moderate. Overall, this is an excellent fragrance, worth trying if you like amber.