Ambre Tibet

Ambre Tibet is a deep oriental chypre with a paradoxical combination of warmth and coolness. It measures up in quality and craftsmanship to Ambre Precieux, Ambre Dore, and Ambre Mythique. I find that it has the most in common with Precieux, with which it shares the same warm, resinous sweetness, but instead of lavender it features a heart of davana reminiscent of frosted conifers. The effect is one of genuine Tibetan musk with its balance of honey and evergreen gaminess (for comparison, try EO’s Tibetan Musk). The amber base is thicker and maltier than that of the precursors, and has a burnt-caramel gourmand richness. It is reminiscent of the dark-hued labdanum absolute used by Chris Laudamiel in TF’s Amber Absolute. (See his demonstration online.) The blending with davana and eucalyptus makes Tibet more balanced than the TF offering. Instead of being saccharine, it manages to sit right on the line between gourmand and fresh. I was delighted by the refreshing chill of eucalyptus in the opening so much that I wanted the camphorous notes to ring longer and louder, but after wearing it for a day I could see that the progression from cooler to warmer is superb in its own right. Tibet is refined and alluring. I’m excited to see how it evolves in the coming spring. Scent: 10/10 Longevity: 8hrs Sillage: arm’s length

I have tried roughly ~60 or so fragrances for colder weather in search for the one and I have finally found it. This is truly a fantastic fragrances from start to finish. It reminds me almost of vanilla ice cream with balsamic dressing with a touch of caramel. Which honestly reminds me of summer so I am curious to see how this is during the summer but it is most definitely a colder weather scent. The amber base, and eucalyptus opening provide it with a refined and masculine elegance. I always enjoyed Grand Soir from MFK but found it too simple, as it was just amber and vanilla from start to finish for an egregious price point. While I can smell those notes, Ambre Tibet has so much more complexity and elegance to it that truly makes it a work of art that is both incredibly unique but also appealing to everyone that I've showed it to. Scent: 9.8/10 Longevity: ~8 hours, although it will sit on your skin for much longer Sillage: Leaves a close trial Value: As with all fragrances I think they're overpriced but comparatively this is a somewhat decent value. Overall score: 9.4/10 - Best fragrance I have ever got my hands on. Will be my signature cold weather scent.

This is the amber I did not know I wanted, and one of the best ambers I have ever smelled. It smells exactly like my grandparents' house. For those from Eastern Europe who know those old peasant houses, with mats/tapestries made from dried reeds, hot from the sun... that sweet smell, reminiscent of sandalwood, hay, honey, dust, amber, weeds. Now imagine burning just a little myrrh and beeswax candles in the house, and having the windows open, the slightest smell of trees, vines, and flowers brought in by the wind... so comforting. This is Ambre Tibet. It's wonderful.

Ok, tested today at 5 rue des Capucines. I was waiting this release for a few months. What to say? Much ado about nothing. Very good amber, but very generic one. After magnificent Précieux, Doré and Mythique, I wonder what Tibet brings new to the universe of amber and MPG. I simply adore this maison but I have to recognise that the golden age is far back now. We cannot wait 3 years after the last release to get this unuseful expensive amber. Really sorry to write that.

What a beautiful amber this is!!!! I love Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier as I feel their fragrances are very neat and clean .. Ambre tibet is very elegant, potent but not cloying, and lingers around so beautifully. I get a spicy balsamic amber .. it has a strong character but soft presence... its certainly a LOVE to me!