Narciso Eau de Parfum Ambrée

Just blind bought a 3 oz bottle on eBay. First Narciso. I’m looking for an elegant, chic, creamy, powdery, musk, shampoo, sexy, salon, lightly sweet signature for daytime this fall. I want to smell like I came from the salon on vacation & stepped up to a luxury makeup counter. & I love Frangipani & tropical yellow florals lately ... My initial feeling anyway was that it’s very mature, more so than was expecting. I’m 35. I think it’s the powdery musk which reminds me for some reason of my grandma who died when I was a child. I think something, perhaps the musk is giving it a bit of a “smoky” undertone with my chemistry. She was a smoker. She had class & style & loved perfume though. Anyway, it’s taking some getting used to. & I like smoky, incense notes, but what’s different about this musk is, it’s more animalic rather than fresh ... Her perfumes were very animalic, musky ... & this is quite “perfume-y” also, but I suppose not in a bad way. I love how it’s got a creamy lotion, sunscreen, moisturizer feel to it. I find that to be high end like Chanel, approx same maturity as Chanel Eau Premiere which I also wear & like. This isn’t soapy or fresh however, creamy & powdery. I’m wearing it now after a shower. I’m liking it more. I’m thinking of making it my signature, wearing it daily for a while. I think my nose is going blind to it, but it’s got moderate to strong sillage. It’s stronger than Prada La Femme but more floral. I’m liking this more than that one which is more conservative & business-like. This makes me feel more pretty & glamourous overall, I think. I like that I can smell light wafts of it right now holding my phone. I think it’s pretty sexy. I also like SL La Dompteuse Encagée, which is very strong floral with more Jasmine & Frangipani but not so suitable for me during the every day. So this more in line with what I was wanting. That’s all for now. Will update if anything new while wearing for a while ...

Narciso Ambrée edp is the golden and happy dawn of Narciso Rodriguez. A fragrance that opens spectacularly floral, even the first time I noticed a slight smell of mosquito killer spray, but nothing important if you are a person who likes fragrances with a white floral body. The following times its smell is not as powerful, the nose gets used to this smell, for this reason I recommend trying this perfume more than once. And although I admit that Ambrée is sweetening minute by minute, I do consider this perfume suitable for summer (and my summers are oppressive and hot), but it is also obvious to say that in a heat wave it could be more risky. I feel in this Narciso youth and modernity, always mixed with good style and elegance. I love to feel a solar perfume that I like to use for formal occasions, summer events where I put on my best dress and let my hair down with my best curls. It has musk, of course, but frangipani and ylang dress it up so feminine, a golden and summery image is completed with amber, a golden, deep, magnetic, even mysterious amber... a golden amber that radiates from the Sun. It's wonderful, definitely exotic, beautiful, very solid and with an elegant and unalterable bearing character, like a Mayan pyramid in which the sun touches at sunset... If you still think that it is too much, there is the option of the Ambrée Neroli, much fresher, less sweet but blood brother.

This is the first Narciso Rodriguez perfume I have owned and smelled. I ended up with it because I’m obsessed with powdery perfumes and I wanted to try Narciso Poudree. So I ordered a gift set with body lotion in an online sale. I only wanted the Poudree version.. well, I open the package and the shop has made an error and sent the Ambree! So I contacted them and they said I could try it and if I liked it, keep it and have a 50% refund. So, I cracked it open (I was wary of keeping it because I was worried I wouldn’t like the frangipani and it would be sickly). I was pleasantly surprised! I liked it. It smells tropical and summery to me, probably ideal for a summer scent for me, like sun cream but more luxurious. I live in the uk where it rarely gets insanely hot. The next association I got, harked me back to summer in the 90s, and my mum. The reason for this, I realised, was because it reminds me of Dior Dune, one of my mum’s signature scents back then and one I used to borrow on occasion. Surprised no one else has said this. I haven’t smelled the modern version of Dune, or any version since then so my memory could be hazy, but it definitely struck that chord! It’s the musk and most of all, the Amber. So, it’s really nice and I’ll be keeping it. Maybe it was meant to be, but now I still have to get the Poudree 😩.

I do not know what is it- but it smells like endless childhood summers, not in a childish way, but embodies the late 90, early 2000s era of music and style. I was a pre puberty little girl back then but with a very strong sense for the beauty, style, femininity and I just could not wait to grow up and be girly ! This smells like those times, when your big cousin sister visits you from her big capital city, and she has all the fancy dresses and sandals, and you just can't take your eyes off all of it, and she puts a perfume and goes out in the night. And she is young but big enough to go and have fun. And you wonder, once day , when you grow up, will you be as beautiful as her, and smell good like her, and have boys chasing you with flowers as they chase her... Memories :D p.s. someone here wrote it is classy- HELLO, every Narciso perfume SCREAMS STYLE, CLASS AND MONEY. You gotta love yourself a good Narciso. It is wonderful, but comparing to the white and rose cube, it does not last enough, or at all for that matter. That is sad. But if you can afford to buy it and wash in it without regretting all the money, then it is worth it. Because the opening MY GOD. Tropical, nostalgic, summer, youthful, joyful, fun!!!

I just tried this today and believe me I am fascinated in every way possible by this fragrance. First it is a very very hot day here in my country, I was out shopping and I sprayed my self with Narciso Ambre in the perfume shop. Let me tell you, this is a summer jem. If I happen to create a summer vacation fragrance, this would be it. Fascinating sileage, the ylang ylang is the scent I get the most but elevated from all the sweetnes and deepnes from the other notes. Sexy vibes as summer should give away, tropical all the way, potent even trough all the sweat trough the 4h shopping spree. And that's not where my amazement from this fragrance ends. When I got home after 4h shopping on the hot sun I had to take a shower, and even after showering this fragrance is as good and as noticable and potent just as when I sprayed it. Yes it's on the pricey side for my country's standards, but it's so worth it because two sprays take you a long way. So I guess I found my new summer signature fragrance and vacation scent suitable for summer days and nights. p.s. A day and two showers later I still get a light hint of this scent on mu skin that now in the late dry down reminds me a lot of Roberto Cavalli EDP.

Tropical, creamy, gentle, and pretty skin scent. I adore frangipani/plumeria, and that is the strongest note of this fragrance. It is a soft yellow cashmere scarf around your shoulders at golden hour. The florals are so sweet it's almost like nectarine. To me this is NOT powdery at all, it is buttery. It's sexy-adjacent, definitely attractive with the musk, but just a little too sweet and youthful to be clearly sensual. When I hug people while wearing this, they go "Mmmm" 😍 Be aware: this perfume does not last, does not project, and does not evolve. The layers do not unfold and morph throughout wear, they stay as one steady accord that fades uniformly, and fades faster than I'd expect with the price. If you want something comforting, this is a great choice, as there's no unpredictability. I generally only wear one spray of any fragrance because I have strong sense of smell. Where one spray of La Vie Est Belle still hovers around me at the end of the day, with Ambrée I have to deliberately sniff at my wrist or collar two hours after applying. Maybe I should make an exception for Ambrée and do multiple sprays, but with the opaque design I have no idea how much I have left.

So far, so good. I am a huge fan of the cube line, far more than the For Her line even though there are a few from there that I love too. I put this on immediately after receiving it, and it's difficult for me to identify the specific notes. It was a blind buy as are most of my purchases. I am going to let it sit for a while just to see if it certain notes become more pronounced, though I have to say, right now it smells very well blended and sometimes I enjoy a perfume more when the notes form something in toto rather than having one or two of them stealing the show. Right off the bat, I can say this is a love. The white cube is my favorite, but this one is in second place to my surprise. I recently purchased Rouge, which I was certain I would love, but it is a little harsh on my skin and is in fourth place, behind Poudree. There is something very sensuous about this, but like others have mentioned, the longevity is very disappointing. I am going to need to purchase the largest size once I begin to run low, because this one will require frequent reapplication. That's all I can say for now. If things change once it's had time to settle down, I will update.

I'm such a sucker for Frangipani so if it has a plumeria or tiare flower note in it, I'm probably going to like it and this is no exception. This is the summer, tropical version of a NR musk. It's a simple fragrance and doesn't have the sunscreen or coconut note that so many frangipani fragrances have, which I appreciate. This makes it more wearable for year round wear and I'm happy to have it in my collection. I haven't found a NR fragrance that I don't like yet. My least favorites are actually NR original, both the EDT and the EDP. This doesn't seem to have any of that DNA, which several others in the line do, making it even more likable in my book. I prefer this to Hibiscus Palm but not more than my beloved Bora Bora, that one does have the sunscreen smell to it and an indolic quality to it, which I love since it makes it smell so real. The longevity of this scent isn't that great and it fades to a skin scent within a couple hours. It's frangipani, a little ylang ylang giving it an oriental feel, and vanilla and musk. I detect a little woodiness in the dry down but the cedar is super subtle and feels more like sandalwood than cedar.

I've come to the realization over the last couple of months that I really enjoy yellow floral perfumes, and Ambrée is a standout for me! It's an effortless musk you can wear anytime, and it truly shines when it catches the breeze on a cool spring day. It's not overtly tropical despite the listed notes, and my nose doesn't find it to smell like soap or detergent at all. The dry down is soooo good as a lover of cashmeran and vanilla. I also totally agree with @Suncica7. The second I smelled Ambree for the first time, it reminded me of the 90s in a way I still can't quite explain.... Glad I'm not the only one! ;) ** Update 5/17 - I'm enjoying Ambrée so much that I've worn it the last 4 days in a row! I wear perfume for my own enjoyment, but it's already one of the most complimented fragrances in my collection. I regret not buying a bigger bottle! ** Update 6/27 - This pairs wonderfully with the uber affordable Jergens' Warm Amber body lotion! ** Update 7/4 - Ambrée has been my new signature for awhile now, and it remains my favorite. It's also surprisingly easy and enjoyable to wear even in 100 degree heat without being cloying or heavy.

Think beautiful Hawaiian lei. Boom. Oh.... my.... gosh.... LOVE AT FIRST SNIFF!! I love it, I love it, I love it!! It truly is the most beautiful, tropical floral scent. I am always a little hesitant when people describe things as tropical because often I do not pick up the same vibe. That, or what they mean by tropical is sunscreen or just coconutty. This... this, I am FULLY getting tropical without any of the notes that I personally do not prefer! This is perfect! It's like it was hand-crafted for me and my preferences.. absolutely magical! I WANT to describe it as the first step off a plane, being honored with a leis at the airport, and proceeding immediately to a pleasant stroll on the beach.. but will NOT (even though I just did) as to not give any sort of indication that this could in any way shape or form be perceived as a sunscreen type of fragrance. Stunning, gorgeous, beautiful. Tropical, floral, feminine, delicate... Smells like a visit from an angel in paradise. This is the fragrance that Hawaiian princess would wear! Though any princess anywhere tropical.. would be rocking this!

This is the perfume I blind, relying entirely on the scent ingredients contained in the article to make a decision to buy it. And I was very nervous before receiving it because I didn't know if my blind choice was a mistake? But luckily, I think I was very wise to buy this perfume. Surprisingly, it is more fragrant than I thought and more special than this perfume bottle, which is my gout scent. It has the characteristic aroma of a Frangipani and Ylang ylang. And indispensable in it is Narciso's signature musk. Musk makes this perfume more powdery and soft, seductive and fresh. Normally I don't like perfumes that are too sweet, but Narciso Ambreé makes me happy, it's sweet but not the kind of strong, headache-sweet scent. It has the characteristic aroma of a Frangipani and Ylang ylang. And indispensable in it is Narciso's signature musk. Musk makes this perfume more powdery and soft, seductive and fresh. Normally I don't like perfumes that are too sweet, but Narciso Ambreé makes me happy, it's sweet but not the kind of strong, headache-sweet scent.

I have several fragrances from Narciso Rodriguez and this is another treasure. I hadn't had the chance to wear it much when my husband suggested we go play a round of golf, a small course along the ocean. I'm not much of a golfer so in my mind, the least I can do is smell nice - something to suit the setting. I applied a generous dose of Ambree - but how to describe it? Yes, there are tropical flowers - but it avoids all the cliches associated with the word "tropical". Yes, it has the signature Narciso musk - but here with a kiss of amber for just a touch of spice. Yes, it unfolds into a creamy base and yet....it's like nothing else I've smelled in this category. Once we were on the links I thought it had long worn off but a gentle breeze would stir and I would once again pick up the scent. For me, this is Narciso on holiday. Not sun visors and flip flops but rather perfect straw hats and chic sandals. Or classic golf attire ;) Recommend.

I just have to talk about this - I can't not. First of all this is not a scent for my skin personally. Not that it smelled unpleasant on me, quite the contrary, but the notes fit my personality about as well as an ill-fitting glove. That being said, after blindly spraying this on my wrist I spent the rest of my day with my hand firmly plastered across my face; I couldn't stop smelling it. I'm sure this fragrance put some sort of spell on me, I found it completely addictive. I think it's the frangipani, vanilla, and musk combination that was intoxicating, and at times it smelled a lot like peaches. My first thought was "Wow I would be very attracted to someone wearing this". It's bright, kind, joyful, comforting, and a little bit seductive. If you're a fan of scents that scream "summer" but not in the citrusy way I couldn't recommend this enough.

I love this perfume so much! Definitely my favorite out of all Narciso Rodriguez perfumes. The opening is to die for! It’s sweet, fresh and creamy. It smells like fresh, sweet flowers, I definitely get the frangipani, a scent I know very well living in a tropical country. Unfortunately it does last less than the other cubes, I got around 3 hours of good projection, And then it settles to a skin scent. In the drydown I get benzoin/tonka bean even though it’s not listed🤔 The drydown is pretty similar to Poudree’s drydown. In conclusion, it is a gorgeous scent worth checking out if you are looking for a slightly softer version of narciso rodriguez, or if you simply love sweet and creamy floral scent. I see myself using it all year round, and it’s definitely signature scent worthy!

If you love warm, sensual, amber notes in perfumes, and want a fragrance that you can wear for summer - this is the one! On me, this fragrance opens with a SOFT, tropical scent from the Ylang Ylang and Frangipani. It’s very muted since it’s combined with cashmere and wood notes. After just a few minutes, it starts getting this warm, sensual, amber and vanilla vibe, which many probably would associate with fall/winter perfumes. However, this scent is much softer. I think the notes makes the perfume sexy and addictive. It’s a bit musky, but not as much as some other Narciso perfumes. To me, this is a sexy ”skin-scent” with soft notes of tropical flowers. It’s perfect both for day and night time since it’s not too heavy nor too light, which makes it the perfect summer perfume.

This is giving floral powder with a hint of musk and a litttttle warmth and depth from the amber. Its gorgeous when just applied. Super comfortable and elegant. Its office to classy dinner safe. The downside of it is that the opening is strong, but it literally dwindles into oblivion like a leaf from a tree. This bottle, or a travel sized bottle, needs to be carried at all times, because it needs reapplying every hour/hour and a half. This is a beauty I imagine the soft spoken, crisp beige suited, Louboutin wearing ambitious women to wear at her corporate job. Ambitious but not overpowering. Its a shame, because it’s fails to give projection AND longevity, and lets be fair. The girl that I’ve described just doesn’t have time to reapply whilst breaking the glass ceiling.

I hate Narciso frags — but hear me out, this one is just a dream. It's very tropical, yellow floral heavy, creamy, and very sweet. It's exactly what I want from my holiday/getaway frag. It's not your typical (kinda boring/animalic) Narciso frag, it's a lot more special, and has a warmer feeling to it. Definitely a beach scent and perfect for any sort of water activities. My fave frag right now — I bought it during the cold, snowy winter and when I smelled it I got transported straight to a beachside resort... edit: if you want a dupe to this, try lattafa's shahd. the arab version is more oud, but the ylang ylang and creaminess shines. very similar scents, but lattafa is much cheaper

This is just so yummy tropical floral scent with those delectable yellow flowers at the top. It aaaaalways gets compliments. I feel like the most gorgeous earth goddess when wearing it. So good every day scent, perfect for the spring and summer. Simple and very sexy. Feels like home to me somehow although I don't live anywhere near to a tropical place, but ylang is my best friend lately. I sometimes layer it with some powdery scent to give it more depth. It took me a few months, but it is a love now. I think it macerated and smells a little bit less synthetic now as well. It is not a fresh type of smell, rather sweet, but still gives me this fresh clean out of the shower feel.

Ambrée will always have a special place in my heart. One of the first scents I fell in love with when I started having perfumes for real. This was the one that welcomed me into the Narciso world. Me and my sister got a sample of Ambrée in a beauty catalogue and we couldn't stop smelling it for weeks. The musk and cashmere give it that out-of-the-shower skin smell and the amber adds warmth. It smells like your skin warmed up by the sun. Such a simple inoffensive scent that smells like you but better. I've probably owned 4 bottles by now. Like others said though, the performance isn't good. I can smell it for 4 hours then it's gone, like every other Narciso perfume.

I got this as a tester an right away i recognized it. It smells so much like Crystal Noir (the original one) from Versace. It has that gardenia scent and soft creamy coconut. I have and love Poudree, but after having applied both to my hands Poudree must go now. This Ambre is so much better. So soft and tender. Poudree smells almost chemical in comparison. I really enjoy that it smells so good from the very beginning, and that I will not have to endure that hairspray fase like Poudree. Only downside is the longevity and sillage, it is not that longlasting. I could be reviewed as a luxurious lotion scent. Very rich and cocooning scent.