Ambre & Santal

I was pleasantly surprised to find this fragrance at L'Occitane while I was on vacation in steamy Florida looking for something with labdanum in it. I mentioned the discontinued Labdanum to the sales associate who knew what i was talking about! He then suggested Amber&Santal. I didn't expect much but was I pleasantly surprised! I was immediately impressed by the initial blast of amber that was not too sweet. The fragrance had an airy quality to it which I think was due to a touch of rosemary. The drydown was just as good as the sandalwood lasts and lasts(going on 17 hrs now) as a skin scent. Dont know if its synthetic or not but the sandalwood smells very good as well. Very impressed with the way this is working out in the summer too as I go with one or two sprays on the hands and I get my fix all day. I usually cant wear Ambers in the summer but this one has the right combination of ingredients for this purpose on my skin. I dont know how this compares to the discontinued Ambre but I like it better than the discontinued Labdanum (it certainly has more longevity than that one). It's an easy fragrance to like as it probably won't offend anyone. It's definitely one of my favorite ambers at the moment.

I tried this one by chance while waiting for my mother to chose a lotion for herself - and fell in love with it! Got the body lotion and shower gel for Christmas and have only used teeny weeny drops of the body lotion so far because I would not want to empty the bottles. Stupid, I know. I purchased L de Lolita Lempicka and Kenzo Amour recently, which are a little bit similar since both are warm, sweet, vanillary fragrances, with more spice and lemon in L. In addition I still own some Lush Vanillary, which also nicely features tonka and vanilla, yet I can barely keep my fingers off this one. It is more grown up, more sensual, still very creamy but not as girly or sweet. It reminds me of sitting in front of a fireplace with a drink I would not usually have, Bourbon perhaps? It also sticks onto my skin like nothing else. I've had it clinging for more than 24h, and then it might have stayed longer had I not taken a shower. Aw, crap, spring is on the porch and all I get are winter scents, but I can't get this one out of my head.

Starts out light and works it's way up to a long lasting beautiful scent. At first spritz you could be mistaken as it being weak but after ten minutes it thicken up and on my skin lasts twelve hours, I'm not exaggerating. I am seeing a few reviews saying it only last a few hours so I'm not sure why that happens but I thought it best I share my experience. I've worn this three times from a sample, the sample has run out today so the next time I wear it will be from a bottle I recently purchased and I'll report back to how the performance goes. As for the smell, Oh baby it's gorgeous! so smooth, sweet, ambery, vaillary, sandalwood. It kinda reminds if I mixed 1 part Ambre fetiche with 3 part Samsara. If you see a bottle, Grab it fast as this beauty is discontinued. ❤ I love it so much I have two bottles. Like the review below, I also wear this one to bed, It is so beautiful and comforting to drift off to sleep and wake up to.

This soft fragrance brings a cozy and warm feeling, which amber fragrance suppose to bring. The fragrance is amazingly long-lasting. From the other hand, it lacks shadows. This perfume doesn't develop, which makes it safe and disappointing at the same time. I enjoy sandalwood-amber combination (that's why I purchased this perfume), but it doesn't have a special character. This L'Occitane fragrance perfectly fits the contemporary concept of plain perfumes, which are supposed to be just a safe attachment to the images of their owners. This L''Occitane series is for the everyday use.

Scrumptious sandalwood from the same faux forest as Crabtree & Evelyn Indian Sandalwood and Geo F Trumper Sandalwood Cologne. And, one strongly suspects, Floris Santal, Tom Ford Santal Blush, and the entire Creed line though, in this instance, uncomplicated by pretence - or anything else - and with the dial set to eleven. I'm left with a question and an observation: Could this render the man who wears it irresistible? To me, Ambre & Santal is an Erin sweater, Golden Retriever, and long walk on the beach in a bottle. But then I've always been partial to gingerbread men.

This starts off very sweet but the sweetness settles and the sandalwood kicks in and stays with you. Since I enjoy those cloyingly sweet fragrances, this one is appropriate for all seasons. Just one spray will be enough during those very hot days. Fortunately, I have not been disappointed with any of the items that I've purchased from the L' Occitane line. The ingredients are top notch. If I ever had to stick to just one fragrance line L' Occitane would be it.

This is a more civilized version of Boucheron Jaipur Homme. if this is the natural athlete, the Boucheron Jaipur Homme is the athlete on steroids. scent 9.5/10 absolute gorgeous scent for winter/fall longevity 9/10 a spray behind each ear i could smell it whole 8 hours. Sillage 7/10 Vanilla & sandalwood all the way from mark 1 hour-8 hours. Beautiful product. Will I buy again? Definately yes.

One of the most beautiful sandalwood scents I have smelled. Extremely decadent but not too sweet. Unisex. Creamy, warm and long lasting. For me, the richer version of the more fresh Le Labo Santal 33. I feel that comparing it to anything because it's so lovely is a little insulting, but I really like LLS33 so I don't feel too bad :)

I get bright bergamot top notes... with a heart of warm amber, clean spice... reminiscent of incense in a temple sanctuary. This is a very accessible and sophisticated fragrance. I have Shalimar in my collection- and the spice is at times a bit strong for me- but this reminds me of Shalimar on the dry-down without being too heavy.

This is a great sandalwood scent -- ths note is the main player and it is dominant during the whole weartime. Creamy, smooth and a little spicy. The resins and vailla sweeten the composition -- very rich and sensual. Lasts great, so sad it's being discontinued -- finally found my favorite sandalwood and now its going away!

I get the impression all L'Occitane scents are by default limited editions. This disappeared off the shelves before I knew it and its successor seems to have come and gone before I knew it was out (though where I live the selection is more limited). Too bad, this was a great scent for cooler months.

This starts with a blast of spicy wood - very masculine, I almost felt it was too masculine to ever work for me, but it passes so quickly, literally within a couple of minutes and then the warm, soft amber / vanilla combination settles in - beautiful, comforting, delicious. Lasts well. Cozy.

I really love this one. Very warm and comforting. I do detect some similarities to the original amber, but this one is what I consider more "woodsy". It's a perfect scent for fall and winter, and I definitely consider it unisex. I'm planning on getting a full bottle very soon.

i absolutely love this. I can compare it with Organza Indecence - Givenchy but this is a darker warm scent, matches perfectly with festive winter events. Simple but luxurious. Wear it with something red and gold accessories and drink a nice rich liquor or cognac. Cheers

This is all resins and powder on me. I want to spray in on before I go to sleep like a comfortable blanket. It is uncomplicated but well blended. It reminds me of a mellow Dior Addict.

How else to describe it except as sex in a bottle? Unfathomably discontinued. Very disappointing, L'Occitane.

Dark, deep, rich, mysterious and inviting, simultaneously creamy and smokey. What's not to love?

I so love this scent ...it is like a warm sensual hug !

I have it on since 3 hours and I instantly loved it as...man perfume! The beginning is righteously harsh and wild for perfume called Ambre&Santal. What do you expect? Not a fluffly syrupy candy amber for sure. Then this great roar of wildness quickly calm down. Too quickly. By the time I was in the car I went: "Meh!" but it was there only low roaring behind a fig leaf and a rose (very primeval). Now after 3 hours it is still clinged to my wrist with claws and it smells deliciously ambery, vaguely powdery and delicately sandalwood. A winner and good priced too. It makes sense that L'Occitane keeps both ambers because they are different kind.

I am quite confused why there are so many negative reviews already. Did not expect to like this one at all but I am really quite impressed. It is surprising to see that this one doesn't have amber in the notes. It's completely unisex and I have to say it reminds me STRONGLY of Diptyque's Volutes and Balmain's Ambre Gris. Seems as if it contains amber, honey and tobacco (but it doesn't)! The drydown is pure vanilla and sandalwood, still smokey and woody, but slightly too sweet for me. I would consider this one to be the best creation out of the 2013 L'Occitane line.