Ambra Nobile

This was a very dangerous introduction into niche perfumery for me. I bought this as my first purchase away from mainstream perfumes and it was a great decision. It took me a while to get used to this one as it was a big change from the fragrances I had smelled prior to it, but I have now come to appreciate just how good this is. This is such a well constructed fragrance. The amber is so well blended first with the hints of citrus and the warmth of the immortelle, and then with the woods and tonka that follow. It avoids being overly sweet, too warm or too balsamic, whilst having all of those elements at different stages in the progression of the fragrance. I think this is at its best when the warm-citrus opening has given way to the resinous and woody notes in the heart and the base. The tonka is perfect foil for the amber, adding a mild sweetness to the composition without allowing the fragrance to deviate into the sickly sweet vanilla-amber territory. This along with the balsamic earthiness of the resins and the smooth and slightly creamy woods makes it an absolute delight upon dry-down. The longevity of this is superb -- I usually can smell the base notes on myself when I wake up the next day. Silage is decent too. You can get away from anywhere between 1-7 sprays depending on how strong you want the silage to be. I normally opt for 2-3 sprays. Seasonal versatility for this is pretty good. I've worn this in summer, autumn, winter and spring, and I think this can be worn well in all. My preference is in the mild and warm weather of autumn and spring. General versatility is more limited, however. Being as refined and classy as this is, it is best suited to formal occasions or for office wear. This is a bit more pricey than your usual fragrance offering, but if you can afford the price-tag, I would definitely recommend this based upon its excellent quality, longevity, and most importantly, its scent. Scent: 9.5 Longevity: 10 Silage: 8 Versatility: 8.5 Overall: 9

"Fresh, Innocent & Unique Amber" I am an amber junkie, so I have a wide range of amber niche fragrances in my collection. Ambra Nobile is a unique departure in a positive way in comparison to the rest of amber fragrances I own or tested. Most amber based fragrances are suited for colder months, are unrefined, and can have harsh openings. That's not the case with Ambra Nobile. Ambra Nobile is a smooth and citrus based fragrance that can be used as a signature scent all year long. Perhaps unsuitable for hot summer days, but it is still wearable. Even though Ambra Nobile is extremely crisp and smooth, the spicy and darker woody notes from amber and sandalwood in the background give a kick to it that constantly reminds you gently and politely, "hey, I am still there on your skin. Do you remember me?" Amber remains present from the opening all the way to the end, and it is quite linear although the potency fades over time. Ambra Nobile can be seen as a less refined Aqua Di Parma Colonia Original but with some spices and amber added to it. It also give me the same vibes as old Brut. It is a timeless fragrance that masterfully blends the classic and modern times into one bottle that makes it a total must in my collection. If someone doesn't love this fragrance, I really think there is something wrong with their nose. It is just that beautiful.

Is part of the unisex line, which has as presentation pattern the metallized label, 100ml bottles and a box whose print refers to the geometric pattern of stone façades of historical palaces, churches and cathedrals, as a tribute to Liguria, land that adopted the company. According to the manufacturer, its output notes are bergamot, neroli and amber; in the heart were added notes of Helichrysum (from the same family of the everlasting flowers), Cistus (in Portuguese, Esteva; in English, Rockrose) – from where are extracted aromatic resins, like labdanum, for example – and patchouli. At the base, cedar, sandalwood, tonka bean and vetiver. It is a fragrance of great power, from the moment it touches the skin, with sweet and slightly powdery nuances. During the first hour, can gives the impression of being more feminine than masculine, but worth the wait for the complete evolution, when the Woody base supports what has already been presented, sustaining a fragrance with vintage aspect, from the time when only natural ingredients were used in perfumery. The impression I get when wearing this scent is that a bright syrup with resinous color, similar to honey, is falling on the skin. Is perfect for days of cooler weather, in addition to have majestic sillage and longevity. As the name implies, a noble perfume!

This is really different. It smells really good. I got a surprise sample from lucky scent and put this on my arm and ran a couple errands. A couple hours in I kept getting a phenomenal clean smell that was citrusy and fresh clean like with a little bite. I took a deep smell in my nose up close to this and I was hooked! I just knew by the quality and longevity not to mention the regal aroma this omitted it was going to be stupid expensive when I went to look it up on their website. Low and behold, $135 shipped for 100ml!! Full bottle is on the way. I never knew such notes mixed Amber could create such a intoxicatingly fresh aroma. Also, it doesn't take much for this to create a huge scent bubble so depending on the atomizer on this bottle like one maybe two sprays tops and you should be good. The longevity is amazing here guys...10hours plus on skin and that dabbing from a little vial. Later on when the real Amber comes through its just amazing guys. This is truly a hidden gem I think. A must try. A must.... Scent 9/10 Longevity 9.5/10 Silage 9.5/10 Uniqueness 9/10 Overall 9.25/10

Update2: This has been upgraded from an ok to a love! This just goes to show, give your frags time. Especially quality/niche frags, as often times they need time to settle from shipping, and time for the materials to maturate. Update: On me, this has absolutely nothing in common with Shalimar. I have 3 versions/concentrations. In addition to what i wrote below, it's also pretty patchouli forward. Very masculine, almost too much, for me as I tend to go for firmly unisex frags. It is nice, classy & mature. I'm 52, and this is almost too mature for me. ........... I just got the 1/2 oz spray to try this since I love amber. Good news, this is different from my other ambers. Bad news, this is giving me more cinnamon & leather with an old sharp soapy vibe. Not into soapy frags, so not sure about this one...

This is quite a lovely fragrance. There is a sweetness to it but it is not a sugary sweetness. It is hard to explain. Definitely more floral but not in your face floral. I think the sweet and floral has been well balanced like ingredients like vetiver, patchouli, etc. Part of it reminds me of a sort of shaving cream but not heavy on the green scent notes. But it's not shaving cream of course. I wish I had the knowledge to impart exactly what I am trying to describe. It is not something I would normally immediately reach for if I smelled it in a store, but wearing it, it has hypnotized me. I can tell it will have great longevity and I believe it has great projection as well.

I'm developing a love of Amber. I blind bought this and I'm glad did. Calm, collected, fresh, deep, not boring. Fresh enough that you Can spray as much as you want, will not become suffocating. I can enjoy my beloved Amber and woods without becoming too warm. I'm glad I found this at this time of year (spring). Cause then I can enjoy amber in hotter days. I used not to like powder. But powder in this keeps it floating, light and elegant. And oh! the sandalwood. Perfectly unisex. A woody Oriental scent that is modern, and not too overstating or "noisy". But it has a quiet and confident presence. Good sillage and longevity. Love.

This is currently my favorite fragrance. To me, it feels like a hay-forward amber with sultry yet bright resinous notes. I could wear it every day. I feel like this fragrance goes through several changes, but tonka is present the entire time. It's never the main character, but it plays a supporting role throughout. The citrus is apparent in the top notes, but it does not dominate the experience. If you like warm, earthy ambers, this is for you. If you like to smell really clean and fresh, maybe skip it.

Glorious amber scent! Neroli up front, and beautiful ambery drydown. Love this fragrance. Some Ambers are not good in summer, but Ambra Nobile is excellent.

Wonderful 🥰 sweet and bitter at the same time I guess the inmortel add to the bitterness, nothing groundbreaking, but wonderfully made.

To keep it short and sweet... I adore this! Something about it reminds me very much of vintage Shalimar. It is just what I needed.

great warm scent elegant ,definitely unisex one of my favorite 10/10

Ok, this is REAL. I'm in. Totally in LOVE.

#802 in my "Tour de Fragrance" This is a nice, very unisex, mildly ambery scent with honey tones and a hint of licorice from the helichrysum, an oil I know from natural medicine where it's demonstrated to fight infection and inflammation, but something I've never run into in a scent before now. And something here reminds me of the unscented castile soap I use to make my laundry detergent. I haven't encountered anything quite like this before and it's all quite pleasant, something I'd like to find in a shower gel, but probably a scent I would save for when I'm spending time with a certain fragrance hating lady. This is not a scent that will ever offend anyone in any environment, which is a big plus in its favor. But the impression it makes is really a mild, clean and fresh from the shower kind of vibe. It's a similar impression to the one I get from all the Jacques Bogart Silver Scent fragrances which just come across as good hygiene, which is not the worst impression to make for sure. You can certainly wear this to work or for casual wear, date wear. I just think it will fly under the radar and leave the impression that you smell "nice." We'll see if anyone notices today.

There are hundreds of perfumes with ambra. Almost all of them are sweet because balanced with vanilla. Fortunately this one is different because the tobacco hints of the Tonka bean, and a slight, delicate sandalwood finish as the calm after the olfactory storm. I think that all subtle sweetness that we can recognize is an effect of natural, not distilled amber. This is real amber nothing changed or improved by man. I’m completely in love with this fragrance. Add the excellent longevity and very special kind of amber note - this one does not suffocate you with the golden wall of amber, but lingers in your nose with fairy-like little explosions - and you have this piece of fragrant gold in your hands. This is another pasterciece from Nobile 1942.

Ambra Nobile is a soft, sweet liqueur of labdanum -- a light Oriental fragrance leaning into a chypre of patchouli and refreshing bergamot. The cedar is well-blended with immortelle and gives some soft aromatic lift which stabilizes the bergamot. Tonka adds some deliciousness, slightly vanillic with powdered spice, a little nutty and smooth, gently radiant with amber. Hints of powdered sandalwood bring a coziness and delicate warmth that can be considered light enough to be a year-round Oriental that is easy to wear.

powdery sweet but not so simple as some amber scents. I liked it but didn't love it. I'd compare it to Profumum Roma's Amber Aurea, which is mostly ambergris and more fun to sniff than this. I could do without the sweetness of Nobile's Ambra. Vetiver? I didn't smell any. There's sweet, sweet Tonka Bean and Vanilla. Lots of labdanum, which has a great earthy and musky quality. Not a bad take on an amber scent and the price isn't quite as astronimic as some other niche brands.

This is pretty nice, miles better than the other 2 Nobile fragrances I own, being Malvs and Patchouli Nobile. This perfume is sweet from the tonka, spicy from the amber, a little herbal from the immortelle and woody from the sandalwood. It smells like a sugar-free gingerbread cookie. I like it, just not on me honestly. I gave it to my mom, it would suit her better.

Nothing groundbreaking, but pleasant nonetheless. I think the tonka mixed with "something else" gives almost a star anise-like smell at times(!), and it's a bit gourmand-ish. All in all, I think this is a "safe" amber. It's not cloying sweet, not too powdery and not exactly gourmand. Performance is below average on me. Will I purchase it? No.

Green, powdery-dusty amber. Definitely not "all about Amber" scent. I'd say, actually - this is green woody fragrance with a touch of amber. On my skin, I smell cedar, vetiver, amber, Tonka, labdanum - in that order. Very good fragrance - calm, comforting, deep and elegant. Very gender neutral and definitely not sweet. I want this!