Jaguar Classic Amber

And here I am to recount a new experience with this perfume with amber undertones, which stands out from all the other Classic EAU DE TOILETTE flankers. The nose that created this perfume has already produced many other jewels for the same Jaguar brand, including the original Classic and the Classic Gold and Classic Black EAU DE TOILETTE flankers, but also historical fragrances such as Basala EAU DE TOILETTE, or the more recent Icon Racing (Red Edition). Classic Amber features amber accords, hot and cold spices, and slightly citrus, with a background of musky leathery reflections. It opens with just the right kind of tartness and headiness with a boozy twist, courtesy of a mix of citrus and spice notes. If you’ve ever been to Italy and asked for a non-alcoholic apéritif to drink with friends sitting at the bar, the Crodino has probably been suggested to you, also known as the Blond due to its colour that recalls the setting sun. The original recipe calls for herbs, spices and roots that are left to infuse for six months. The same citrus and spices are likely present in both, as the initial aroma is identical and to me, that’s incredible. In the beginning, the somewhat sweet notes of mandarin prevail, made bitter by grapefruit, with a citrus nuance of petitgrain. It’s so damn good, with pungent undertones of pink pepper underneath. Let it settle for a while and something resinous, balmy, a smidgen camphorous and waxy rises from the skin. I seem to catch Olibanum, but perhaps it is just the sticky elemi gum. At this point, the zestiness is gone leaving more room for the spices blend, courtesy of warm cinnamon bark and more peppercorn, this time black. The green apple is subdued and does not take the stage as in Classic Gold. The warm spices create a taste of old-fashioned Oriental charm. If you pay the right attention, you will catch a waxy smell akin to crayon--one of those scents that instantly takes you back to your childhood years. A crayon is a stick of pigmented wax used for writing or drawing. Wax crayons differ from pastels, where the pigment is mixed with a dry binder such as gum Arabic, and oil pastels, where the binder is a mixture of wax and oil. Finally, it shows a woody base character of cedar, vetiver, and patchouli. The more it grows, the more it gets dry. Well, don’t expect a dirty and earthy scent because it is not that way. A very mild leather accord from the cistus lingers underneath with musky and powdery facets from the white musk and vanilla. The dry-down is amber, yes, a tad woody, dry, not overtly sweet, just right. I think the patchouli leaves, mild leather and woody cedar are much more noticeable, toning down the fruity-amber primary notes. Classic Amber is suitable for any cool or cold season, except summer. Its amber and sweetish accords could become nauseating in the summer heat. For me, it is ideal to wear for special occasions, for parties, and for slightly formal lunches and dinners with family or friends. Even if the projection seems weak, the fragrance lasts long enough on the skin to warrant at least half a day. It does not lean towards the male territory. so it is equally great on a female figure. I blindly bought it, and I don’t regret it. It is a solid purchase for anyone looking to stand out without being obnoxious. Thanks, Dominique Preyssas for this present, I appreciated it. I'm basing my thoughts on a bottle I've owned since May 2017.

i am in love with this perfume..it can easily be used by both genders...its a light warm smokey musky woodsy amber...there is something about it which is so warm serene yet not so dark or deep that it can induce headaches..its a light fluffy amber ..there is something comfortable about it its serene ..calming..and very cozzy ..balsamic...warm spicy the sinamon makes it sing with delight ..aromatic and citrucy ..well blended ..intrensic ..yet siplme it reminds me of older men s and womens perfumes that were done simply with love and raw materials..it almost smells like mastic or louban which is a resin and has anti stress effects and anti depression..its been used for over 3000 years in elaviating psychsomatic aliements... i wish it was longer lasting though ..the intial sprays dont last the whole day i do need to keep re aplying..to get all those mesmerising whifs of antiquity... i feel this is what a man should smell like...and for women you can use this on cold winter nights layered with yur favourite oriental or vanial or amber ..

smells very nice the fragrantica notes are pretty much spot on with this one what i get from this , it smells like brown creaming soda and roasted vanilla .

this is a nice lil brother of Armani Acqua Di Gio Profumo, its a buy for this price tag.amazing spicy amber fragrance

Got this on sale for AUD$25 at Terry White Chemists in Australia (end of Aug, 2018) because I couldn't afford Armani Code Profumo -though wanted something similar and thought this Jaguar flanker may be a good substitute. For the price, I think it's excellent value for what you get. Although this is nothing like the quality of Armani Code Profumo, it has the same kind of wood and amber effect that I wanted. This may sit lighter on the skin, but I may layer it with one of my Oud fragrancesto darken the effect. BTW, the dry down of Armani Code Profumo is a beautiful woody note - much respect to that one.