Royal Egyptian Amber and Honeysuckle

Uber over-the-top grandiose name for a very pleasant Honeysuckle/Amber fragrance, in which jasmine wafts prettily and a wee, wee bit of patchouli and something vaguely woody ("cashmere wood"?) wave discreetly from the distant background. Try as I might, I don't get any peach at all, but then the main notes in my nose are amber, honeysuckle and jasmine, and I have to really strain to discern the patchouli and wood. The fragrance doesn't change from application to dry down and beyond, so it is pretty linear but also always pretty. This was my first Lucy B experience, and the little tester so enthused me that I had to get the full size eau de parfum. Its really much better than it sounds, the amber lends the humbly sweet honeysuckle a touch of earthy exoticism, the jasmine makes it somehow more noble, and the patchouli and woods in the way distant background play a nice counterpoint. As to the high flown Royal Egyptian thing - for an Australian perfume no less! - : if it conjures fabulousness in your imagination, then the perfume name has done its job. I guess "Deep Outback Aboriginal Honeysuckle and Amber" just didn't have that same marketing je ne sais quoi, although I would have dug it. Amber and Honeysuckle is a lot less simple and a lot more elegant than it sounds, and would be great in any season. It trails prettily behind you and lasts for at least 6 hours. Additionally, its from a relatively little known niche company, so you may well be the only one you know wearing it, *and* its very affordable. Definitely try before you buy (indiescents - not affiliated - has samples for sale), but in my amber/sweet perfume loving nose, this is an 8/10 for both the the potion, its lasting power and its sillage. Great discovery! PS: If you like Thierry Mugler's Alien, you may enjoy Amber and Honeysuckle - I get a similarity in the vibe of the jasmine/amber combo, although this is simpler and lighter than Alien or even its flankers.

This is one of my all time favorite perfumes, but sadly it doesn't last long in the bottle. Granted, I have had it longer than 17 months; however, I keep my bottles in great condition. Some of them are just as old or older than this beloved item, yet this one, when sprayed, only smells of rubbing alcohol. It's a shame, but the bottle only retails for $30 where I get it, so it's not THAT big of a deal!

That is so strange I read the reviews and some do not smell the honeysuckle I get a LOTS of it!! AND amber! This is one of my favorites and it's long lasting on me.

So lovely! Smells closer to Aura by Mugler over Alien IMO but more natural smelling. I regret getting the roll on oil over the 50ml EDP. I need more!

I like this one. I usually layer it under my CK Forbidden Euphoria.