Ambre

Pleasantly surprised by this fragrance. Saw the notes and immediately thought i was going to hate it because I cannot stand orange blossom. I don't know how it was done but the blend was done perfect. Love how the peach and the honey meshes well together. I get hints of orange but thats about it. The florals to me don't stand out which I like. I would recommend this to anyone that likes a good peachy honey scent for spring.

It is very citrus forward upon the first spray, then come the florals with some sweetness and amber is faint. It is a decent perfume, and I like it but naming it "Amber" is a bit of a stretch. I would buy it again and it is definitely for Spring/Summer but can also be layered. It has good projection and silage and lasts 6 plus hours..

As someone who typically wears masculine-marketed fragrances, Ambre by Merve Perfumes wasn't something I expected to enjoy as much as I do. Now don't get me wrong, this fragrance can absolutely stand on its own two feet. But the whole time I'm wearing it, it's screaming, "Layer me with tobacco. Layer me with cherry. Layer me with something boozy." Lay me down next to Mr. Tom Ford. If you know, you know. Ambre is sweet, musky, floral, and honeyed, but none of those elements pulls too hard in any one direction. The sweetness doesn't take over. The florals don't become overwhelming. The honey doesn't turn syrupy. Everything feels balanced, and honestly, beautifully put together. One of the things that surprised me most is how restrained the florals are. Looking at the note breakdown, I expected the gardenia to be greener, louder, and more demanding of attention. Instead, it stays right where it needs to be, adding to the fragrance without trying to dominate it. The other surprise showed up much later. Peach is listed in the mid, but on my skin, I noticed it most in the dry down. It arrived as a soft powderiness that caught me completely off guard in the most pleasant way possible. It wasn't loud, and it wasn't overly fruity. It just appeared and added another layer of comfort to the fragrance. Man, I was not expecting to enjoy this fragrance as much as I do, but here we are.

OK... I'll go first. I got this fragrance on Amazon for about $35 after seeing a couple people talk about it on TikTok. My first spray scared me a little bit. Second spray on the other wrist, and I'm kind of surprised the layers in this perfume. it's crazy. I definitely get each note individually...each time I smell my wrist. I still can't decide if I will wear it or not. I think it's the licorice that's throwing me off, even though I do like the smell of it. I just don't think I want to smell like that. It's a little in your face.

This was a blind buy for me (I seem to have surprisingly good luck with those). First impression: WOW what a unique scent! Second impression: Hmmmm yep very unique... I like it a lot. Final opinion: I will absolutely wear this, but I am leaning more toward it being good for Spring/Summer. I may possibly try layering it with my Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere for Fall. I can't see it fitting my scent needs for Winter. I'll give it a strong 8 1/2 out of 10!