Ambra

Okay, this is exactly the opening of my pre formulation layton. The almost minty citrus geranium combo is what is now missing from the new layton. This then has the vanilla hit which has a combo with the other notes that has a very Ivory Route Xerjoff vibe. It is definitely the Geranium that is giving the beautiful jarring note that keeps you coming back to smell it. I could wear this all day long all year I wouldn't be worried about a spray or two in summer as the vanilla is not the most dominant note. Having said that previous reviews are right in that more than 5 sprays would be too much for any season as it will hang thick around you. If the wind picks it up from you the sillage will be amazing and it will at least project an arms length as the test patch was initially on my hand, further than that couldn't say. After proper wear it will creep in and out of your nose as it's hard to go nose blind to the geranium. The greenish tone to this is what sings to my heart and it will probably stay in my collection for as long as I can. Value for money, $140 aussie dollars for 30ml, but price per amount needed for a wear is massively in your favour. Highly enjoyable 9/10

Ambra was a "I can hear the angels singing!" experience the first time I tested it: a show-stopping fragrance for me! I've come to adore 'amber' perfumes (funny I had to come around to ambers, as it's my name and I love perfume, but it's taken time and maturity to warm up to them), but have yet to have an amber in my collection. Ambra is a sweet, balsamic, warm and rich, very friendly amber with excellent longevity and nice sillage without being overpowering at all, despite being an extrait. I really can't explain why I haven't bought this yet other than there are just TOO many choices these days, but this amber is at the top of my list to join my collection. The Jeroboam's I love, I REALLY love: Unue, Ambra, Gozo and Insulo are all incredible, original and well worth exploring. Their art deco-ish bottles are also divine! Ambra is a beautiful, sweet rendition of amber and I can't wait to purchase this stunner. Vanina Muracciole is a brilliant perfumer!

This is my first perfume from this brand and honestly I am so happy. I have couple of more on my wish list from jeroboam. I have not heard many ppl talk about it and I cant understand why. So, about the fragrance, It smells kinda minty to me in the opening which settles into true amber scent. For the most part it is that balsamic amber scent but in the dry dry down like after 5-6 hours it starts smelling clean musky to me. Even though the scent is warm Ambery, I get sort of clean scent throughout the wear of the perfume, which makes it appropriate for all seasons imo. About the longevity, It is quite long lasting (10+ hrs) however, sits closer to the skin. Normally, I don't get any comments on my perfumes from my husband but when I wore this one, He said my perfume keeps rubbing off on him and he can now smell it everywhere, on desk, on laptop, on his clothes. That should tell you about the longevity of this fragrance.

Criminally underrated, this frag is quite good on its own and deserved an average of 4.2/5(avg Fragrantica rating) if not 4.5/5. However, when one factors in price and projection the score and value will increase. The smell on its own is sweet, spicy, slightly smokey, certainly sophisticated and I can see the Tauer comparisons. Since, Jeroboam believes in layering frag's as all frags have their musk (stand alone fragrance) as each frags DNA - This can be layered beautifully. With Oud, it will create a sweeter smokier oud, with a vanilla it will create more depth. So this is a must try for all fine fragrance lovers and could be a nice addition to any wardrobe that needs a staple amber frag.

One of those instant loves for me! Totally biased, this kind of fragrance is all I want in life right now ( and every fall and winter)! Rich, dark, intense, warm, sweet ambers, resins, patchouli, balsams, incense, vanilla and tonka. A gourmand, incency, patchouli! That’s exactly how I love to smell like during the cold weather. And Ambra is a spectacular example of this genre of perfumery. And it’s strong and long lasting. Perfection in a bottle! Goes straight to my to buy list, together with Insulo. Can’t decide which I like more, there are both spectacular creations! Divine!!!