Ambra

I’m at a battle between this and Papillon Bengale Rouge. They are 90% similar. Ambra is actually much less balsamic and animalic than the other. I believe Bengale Rouge has a higher oil concentration as it stained shiner and smelled densely richer. Bengale Rouge has a bergamot-like ambery sweetness in the opening. Ambra is composed of lighter orangey citrus. The sweetness from Bengale Rouge is extremely rich like honey, carnally sticky and animalic. While Ambra carries a more mainstreamed/familiar type of sweetness from amber accord which is lighter and smoother. Both behave pretty much the same way at the top and in heart, the acidic balsamic ambery sweetness are in their veins until the end, but at the dry down, they declares their secret weapons. Ambra unleashes this very bit of mentholated/minty geranium which kinda prevents the fragrance from going into a boring plain ambery vanilla. As for Bengale Rouge, it bursts out this warm spicy honey sweetness with a depth that may have been enhanced by the roses. Each waft is rich and grande. Both easily lasts over 8 hours. Bengale Rouge is almost 2.5 more than Ambra at a retail price, but either one definitely is worthy. Bengale Rouge (2019) may have been very much inspired by Ambra (2004). It is like Sue from The Substance, who is more refined, edgier and carnally desiring, while Ambra is Elisabeth, who is authentically poised and the other things but less in comparison to a newer thing.

There are some companies that spend more time and money on creating fragrances than marketing themselves. Omnia Profumi is one of those companies. While their supply chain is not as big as even some other small brands (trust me, their small supply chain will also be to your benefit). The fact of the matter is that they create incredible fragrances. If you can get your hands on Ambra, do so! You can be certain that when you buy one, you will stand out for two reasons: a) Remember that small supply chain? There won't be anyone else that smells like you in any room you're in b) This stuff is THE BEST amber fragrance I have ever put my nose to. There is orange zest as well as powerful and natural resins which support the amber, but amber is the star of the show. This amber fragrance is by far and away better than the likes of even Ambre Nuit, which is saying a lot! Final thoughts: This stuff blew me away on first sniff. Immediately I could tell that there was an enormous amount of depth in this fragrance, I attribute that to the large amount of natural oils which I detected. It is a versatile amber, able to be worn in any occasion, though I believe you'll really stand out in formal and evening settings most. The orange peel gives it a gourmand feel and is very realistic. I will be buying backup bottles as this will be a signature of mine for sure.

So many fragrances out there, I keep coming across stuff I tried years ago and didn't review, this is one such fragrance but usually it's because they were so so or frankly not worth bothering to pen a review about. (not that it's EVER stopped me before mind you) Anyways.... This is a towering colossus, a monumentally superb amber, with everything going for it. I get sweetness in the opening a dusting of cinnamon then into a relentless, headstrong and molasses thick amber, with mild chocolately nuance of benzoin. This is not a labdanum or incense heavy amber it's a prime balance of everything you want in an amber with a dry, natural 'old books' vibe through to reassuringly not over saccharine, gourmandness. It's a decent fragrance and very reasonably priced for the quality. It reminds me of Ambra Aurea for sure, Italian amber if you like? It's great I can't sing it's praises enough.

I can not believe CINNAMON is not listed in the notes. This is amber and cinnamon sugar toast. Its a sweet and playful amber. It starts with a citrusy opening, bright and zesty, then the cinnamon sugar ambery sticky smell comes in, a little boozy and rich at first but settles down pretty fast. About an hour in it is really comforting and warm. After a few hours the cinnamon is still there but the amber takes on a powdery note, which works well with my skin chemistry. When applied to my wrists and clothes i get wafts of sweet vanilla and cinnamon around me, the amber isn't as pronounced until I directly sniff my wrist. Not a terribly complicated scent, I would say its very wearable for women more than men, just due to the sweetness of it.

The sensuality of Ambra by Omnia Profumi is based on a dense amber, vanilla, opoponax and labdanum with a pinch of citrus fruits, geranium, lavender and spiced up with a dose of patchouli. From the very beginning, the composition also includes a smoky note of incense, which adds an unusual character to the blend. The fragrance evolves towards a warm and balsamic base, perfectly fitting the colder seasons. The presence of a floral nuances in the form of a sensual geranium note in the head of the fragrance gives this mixture a woody and tart nature, as a result of which the scent is rich, dense and intoxicating. 🔸🔶🔸🔶🔸🔶🔸🔶🔸🔶🔸🔶🔸🔶🔸🔶🔸 🔹Main note: Amber 🔹Launched: 2004