Spanish Amber

Take the gentle, resinous and smoky dry down of a '80s/'90s spicy oriental fragrance 12 hours later and just make that the only aspect of a perfume, and leave it completely linear, with an intimate 'skin scent' projection. As someone who loves heavier and spicier fragrances but feels frustration at not being able to use them in warmer months or during casual days, this actually has a lot of utility to me. It's a more toned down "morning after" version of your classic resinous spicy amber. I actually love the frankincense "church" vibe and find myself attracted to a lot of perfumes with these notes, only for them to be not appropriate for all but the most dramatic occasions. Every note in here has its place and serves a purpose. I was ready to buy this cheapie until... I realized this is not remotely a cheapie anymore and it's going for $100-150 for a 30mL bottle on eBay now. Jeez, no thanks. It doesn't smell THAT expensive. I'll stick to Hermes or Serge Lutens for that price. What a bum out, I was so ready to make this part of my collection. If anyone has a bottle or solid perfume to sell at a more reasonable price, please PM me!

Spanish Amber is one of my favorite scents. I have some fragrances that I only wear when I'm in a certain mood but Spanish Amber is a great anytime scent for me. It is rather dry with the resin, sandalwood, and amber being the majority of the scent. I never got any of the citrus. Its also pretty linear. There's a bit of an opening but it settles pretty quickly into its dry woody/amber base notes and stays there. For me the scent is cozy rather than invigorating, comforting rather than sexy. The lack of floral notes probably makes it read masculine for most people but, really, its a smell it doesn't have a gender. I suppose it does have a bit of a hippie vibe to it, I don't think I would choose to wear it with really posh evening clothes. I have both the spray and the solid tin. I'm currently wearing the solid so that's what this review is focused on. I wear the solid more because I think the fragrance is deeper and lasts longer but you still need to reapply every 3-4 hours luckily it isn't expensive so that isn't a problem.

This begins very bitterly sour with a hearty blast of fir and bergamot. But don't let that scare you away, because about five minutes into it those notes fade and it becomes warm, sensual, and resinous. It smells of spicy smoky woods and incenses. There is a bit of a saltiness here that is almost edible. I just want to breathe and breathe it in to the point of tasting. Warm, dry, exotic, and intoxicating aroma. So raw yet somehow sophisticated all at once. I imagine myself to be somewhere far off while wearing this. It works really well as a unisex scent. I love it on myself, but I'd also love to smell it on man. It's intriguing. I really adore this scent. Although the sillage and longevity are respectable, I'd prefer a little more power in both areas. But it is natural, inexpensive, and very much an individual. It is excellent in the spray and the solid form(although in solid form the geranium is very prevalent).

I wore this one as my go-to fragrance for a couple of years. To me, not really knowing the notes, it was a delicate incense scent, really loved it. When my bottle started getting low I made sure to get another so I wouldn't risk running out, especially in case Pacifica discontinued it as they had some others. Note: personally I prefer the spray over the solid. More recently I've gotten into fragrance as a hobby, trying many others, and Spanish Amber moved to the side. Going back to it today I was struck at first by how much dryer than a lot of my other amber fragrances, and than a lot of my fragrances in general, it is, especially at first. More hours in now and to me more sweetness has emerged. Some incense inspired fragrances lean too sour for me, but this is just right. Spanish Amber lasts well on me, and I enjoy that I can smell it on myself. I'll still count it as a "love".

An earthy scent-garden of dried herbs, resin and spices. Makes me imagine centuries of travelling nomads and tents in the desert... This is a dry and extremely earthy amber, NOT sweet, but quite green, like a sage smudge stick. When I think warm, I think sweet, and this does not convey warmth to me in the same way as L'Occitane or Yves Rocher, which I suppose are much more targeted for women. It is not smoky in a burning incense way, but fresh incense. This is perfect for a men's frag, or a woman who likes a "fresh" sort of amber. Once into the drydown, it has layers to it, it's not a uniform fragrance, although not in a poorly blended way. You can pick the distinct notes out of it, but side-by-side, evenly-matched, not in a greater-to-less type of ratio. A couple of hours in, I get a sharp, just slightly bitter soapiness. Very natural-smelling, lasts well. Really good buy.

Quite possibly one of the strangest things I've ever smelled, but I enjoy it a lot. Warm, dry, a fire in liquid form. Whenever I have it on I will constantly be smelling my wrist just to appreciate its depth as long as possible. I'm a huge fan of anything amber, so I wasn't surprised that I loved it. The general public has a mixed reaction to this perfume. Amber is an acquired smell, I suppose. It's not your average floral, casual scent (And I like those scents as well.) This is a rather sexy perfume, and it will give you a confident "This is who I am, deal with me" attitude, but not in an overly harsh way. I much prefer the solid perfume. There's just something a little off about the spray version. This doesn't really seem like the sort of perfume you spray. Either you use the solid version, or you dab the liquid version on.

I bought this perfume after trying it and wearing it for a day. At first I thought it smelled gross and much more like a mans cologne, but after wearing it and smelling it for a day I ended up loving it. So I went back to the store and bought it. It is definitely a more masculine scent at first but then fades slightly into a more gentle feminine scent. 1oz costed me $20.00. Which is a bit much, but I tend to be picky about perfume and I don't come across my favorite type very often so I had to get it. This is my favorite type of scent.It's not soapy. Moderately musky, strong/deep, earthy with floral and sandalwood. In my opinion the only thing that could make it better would be vanilla and/or slightly stronger note of rose geranium. Definitely noticable amber, spice, and sandalwood.

This is my Goldilocks Amber. perfection in that it has achieved some great middle ground. Natural but refined. Simple but not entirely linear. Very resinous with a natural spicy woodiness. This reminds me of Kuumba Made Amber Paste only NOT sweet/sticky, rough, or strong. I don’t really detect anything besides the amber which is golden, dry, airy and a bit smoky but nothing too intense. There is also some bitterness which I could see being unappealing to some. Not sure what to attribute it to. Reminds me of wooden church pews. I love the woodiness of this amber. I can definitely envision it emanating from a combination of trees and other plants. Would be good for camping but smooth enough for museum-hopping as well. Great stuff.

Very nice rendition of amber. I don't get any geranium or anything green. The perfume opens with a strong sandalwood note and remains woody throughout. Over time, it becomes warm and cozy, sappy and resinous, and slightly sweet. There is an incense quality that makes me think of India. I expected to write a review like this about Diptyque's (expensive) Tam Dao, but Diptyque was a total let-down. With Spanish Amber, Pacifica can humble the perfume snobs. It's a reasonably priced fragrance that can compete with (and beat out by a long shot) the over-hyped and over-priced niche boutiques. It's perfect for casual days when you want to keep it simple. Try layering with their Persian Rose or Malibu Lemon Blossom--amazing!

I've recently tried the whole Pacifica line of fragrances (at my local Whole Foods...) and have found several that I *had* to have. One of those was Spanish Amber. The best way to describe Spanish Amber is to liken it to a poor-man's Ambre Sultan by SL. It doesn't have the longevity of AS, but it is so similar (at least on my skin) that even if it means applying more often, the price difference and small purse-size makes it worth buying.

I use the solid on myself (I love the resins that make the scent smoky on me), but the spray I use in my bedroom, especially on the bed sheets. I find it to be too strong on me, but lingers beautifully on my sheets. Love it! I love amber scents, and this is the first one that does not smell super sweet (I know that vanilla is the most popular mix that goes with amber and I enjoy them), and it will be a mainstay in my collection.

Spicy, dry amber without a lot of sweetness. It smells exclusive and expensive. And yet it's not too strong or complicated. A quite minimalist approach to amber. It's perfect for snowy winter days. I just spray some on my scarf before going out and it keeps me warm all day. I also like spraying it on newly washed sheets. It makes everything smell cozy, inviting and clean. The price is amazing for something this beautiful.

"As she awaited many nights for her lover to return from the sea, she scented her body with resinous perfume. When he kissed her upon his return, the entoxicating scent from her skin enchanted him." This scent is exotic and luxurious. It reminds me of a poem I wrote some time ago. A earthy skin scent of amber that is extremely sexy. Not your everyday girly perfume, but that of a confident and beautiful woman.

This is a great (and very affordable) amber fragrance. It reminds me of a lighter, softer version of Prada Amber. It's a sweet, warm, earthy scent. The amber and resins are definitely the most noticeable notes to me. I prefer the intensity and complexity of Prada over this one, but this is still a wonderful perfume and a great alternative for those who find Prada either too strong or too pricey.

I first bought the solid perfume. The fragrance is delightful, although it has a discreet sillage. I then bought the spray perfume. But what was my surprise! Suffocating, aggressive and vulgar. Am I the only one with that impression? I threw away the bottle, then I bought three other small tins of solid! (Pacifica products are vegan and cruelty-free. I appreciate that!)

I love this fragrance, but not to wear. I spray it on my sheets at night and it makes me feel restful. There is an element of Catholic Church incense with the warm, rich amber. The candles bring more sandalwood into the mix. Excellent for meditative time.

Warm, sweet, resin & sandalwood. This is my first resin-y fragrance. It had to grow on me, but now whenever I smell it or wear it, I feel a warmth in my chest. It is comfort and confidence, like the first sip of whiskey.

Warm, rich, heady, lightly smoky, with just a touch of sweetness. This is absolutely an incredible amber for the money. I think I will be reaching for this gem quite often.

A lighter, more subtle version of Benefit's Under My Spell Noelle. It has a feminine sweetness but with a deep, strong heart that gives it oomph.

Rich, spicy, sexy, mysterious Scent. Nice Summer Night wear and Winter Day. Amber is Very Rich. Not for most People.. Very Moody~~~~~~~ Scent