Amber Haze

I first reviewed Amber Haze last June 2025. I’m back 8 months later to give a second review because, yeepers!🧡— I LOVE me some Phlur Amber Haze. Especially in latter February where I live, as “Spring” arrives here in Northeast Florida with temperatures in the low 80’s. It’s the perfect light, floral amber for these warmer days that start in late February here. When you love huge amber, musk, ambroxan and vanilla scents as much as I do and you live in a subtropical climate that makes them challenging to wear them 70% of the year, fresh vanilla ambers like Amber Haze are a godsend! Ugh, I keep hoping and praying for the company to release an edp format, but so far, no dice. I get the BR540 associations to the scent of Amber Haze, which is probably a major reason why I am so partial to it. (I adore and own both br540 Eau de Parfum and Extrait). Amber Haze does have a similar scent profile. But side by side, their fragrances are very different. Amber Haze is a creamier take on the BR540 scent profile. Rather than the “airy fairy” cotton candied strawberry of br540, the sweetness in Amber Haze reminds me of saltwater taffy, a salty/sweet and vanilla based treat in different flavors, ubiquitous to the south/southeast shores of the States. According to the given notes, Amber Haze has no ambroxan (unless “amber” is what they’re calling “ambroxan” here?) But this is a sweet vanilla amber floral that has that unmistakable oceanic aspect that ambroxan gives... so if Amber Haze has no ambroxan, then it sure smells like it does! It’s one of the few amber scents I find fresh enough to wear comfortably in summertime. Like most of Phlur’s body mists, this one has pretty good longevity for a mist, about 3-4 hours on me with a nice, arms length scent bubble for the first 2 hours. Amber Haze is a fresh amber vanilla that has the smell of sun warmed skin, damp with ocean salt and a bit of fresh sweat. I know this can hit some noses like bad body odor... my firstborn daughter says it smells like cat pee on her skin😄🤷🏻♀️ But to me it smells wonderful. It smells intimate, sweet, and very sexy. Please, Phlur, make an edp—tout suite!

Fantastic BR540 dupe in an oh-so-wearable and affordable body mist format. I adore this to wear when the weather is too steamy and hot for my BR540 edp and extrait. I feel Amber Haze leans towards being more like the BR540 extrait than the edp, as it’s sweet. It’s not heavily sweet, it’s a light, airy vanillic sweetness. Although it’s not in listed in the notes, there’s almost a cherry-almond scent to it. Also not listed, Amber Haze has that oceanic/iodine smell that often indicates the presence of ambroxan. Maybe it’s the oak moss? Reading other reviews here, it seems like this smells a bit different to everyone wearing it. Try it for yourself and see what you get. I get more vanilla/saffron/amber with Amber Haze than br540(strawberry/ambroxan/iso e super) I love both those combos, though, so win/win! Like all Phlur body mists I have worn, this actually performs more like a good eau de cologne. I can still catch subtle whiffs off my skin about 3 hours after application. Amber/musk, sweet vanilla, spicy saffron, YUM!😋 I hope this never gets discontinued!

This is really unique and nostalgic to me! I wonder if I've been around a similar scent, or if saffron and candied almonds remind me of childhood experiences~ (edit: I can't believe I forgot that it was reminding me of nabat in vanilla tea!!) Its almost smoky? I get primarily saffron with a warm amber and vanilla base.. The other notes are harder to pick out but I notice enough depth to know they're there! I really love that the drydown smells so much like the initial spray ♡ I don't like scents that are too heavy/smoky/leathery/spicy, this is exactly what I'd reach for if I wanted to evoke a little bit of that energy without overdoing it~ Its 90% feminine and sexy, but also just that hint of edgy ♡ A great femme fatale scent for a gourmand lover! I just wish that it lasted longer! But this is more of a body spray so I can't fault it for that! I think it'd be good for every season except summer and both day and night~ I read after picking this out that its a great BR540 dupe, which solidifies my urge to try BR and the Extrait someday!!

For context, I'm not a BR540 super fan. I find the fragrance nice and have sampled it before but I don't care to buy it because of how oversaturated it is. That being said, I bought samples of the PHLUR body mist line and I'm shocked at what a good value this body mist is. It smells exactly what I remember BR540 to smell like: that caramelish airy spun sugar smell, and it has AMAZING performance for a body mist. I sprayed it on my arm and actually tried to scrub it off with a wet cloth (not because I disliked it but because I bought a sample haul and was eager to try more), and it would not budge. I went to the gym and got great sillage the entire time; even after intense cardio I could still smell the fragrance. It's a little shocking to me that the performance is so good; my only guess is that my nose for whatever reason is very attuned to smelling the aromachemicals in thr BR540 DNA. I am actually considering buying it even though I only got a sample as an afterthought.

I kept hearing online that “Amber Haze” was the best Phlur body spray, as an “Into the Night” loyalist I wanted to find another layering spray to switch it up. This scent is a classic BR540 sort of formula, it is sweet with a high amber vanilla smell yet has some warm spices and white florals. It smells like a more mature “Cloud” by Ariana Grande with a bit complexity and more spicy notes. I have to say the dry down is really where it’s at! There is really a smooth sweet vanilla amber that has some warm spice. It blends together seamlessly and there is no weird plastic note that sometimes comes with similar scent profiles. I would love love love if Phlur made this into a perfume because it is not the most potent and having that option would be great. ☺️💕

If the Phlur lords hear me, please don’t listen to negative reviews, and make this an EDP. We need to give credit where it’s due. It’s a year round flexible and layer able fragrance that also stands on its own. I don’t run into the “I was yelled at for my fragrance” like...ever. But I was in the cold, wide open air headed go skiing - had just taken a break to the car and reloaded my mist, when a girl yelled across the parking lot to get my fragrance. I was glowing for days lol. That is all

I really hope they come out with the perfume version of this...it’s beautiful & the trail it leaves is heavenly- I get lots of soft vanilla. Love it! Very similar to SDJ 68 but I prefer the sillage and wafts that I get from this. Seems to have quite a few negative reviews but perhaps it’s because people are tired of the whole BR DNA. Personally I think I’ll repurchase this over and over. I’m already on my second bottle.

One of my absolute favorites. This one I tend to reach for every day and I will be so sad when my bottle runs out. This scent made me realize I LOVE amber notes. If I put this on right after the shower and in my hair, I tend to notice it lingers very closely for a long time. Definitely my go to for layering and makes me feel so sexyyyy

Smells like baccarat rouge 540, but a bit sweeter imo. And has a more instense amber note. While I reviewed Vanilla Smoke from Phlur as being unisex but more for men, Amber Haze is definitely more for women. This will be my fragrance for autumn nights for sure.

This has a note that makes me think a lot of another 13 by le labo but sweeter, i don’t know if anyone thinks the same ? Anyways I love it, pretty good sillage and longevity for a body mist !

Gorgeous amber mist, perfect for layering. The only Phlur body mist I’ve repurchased multiple times. Just wished it performed longer!

amazing! it’s like BR450 if you removed the metal and added more vanilla sweetness 🤍

mmmm where to start. i'm not a huge body mist person, i think i'm a little traumatized by bath and body works and victorias secret. this doesn't feel too far off in terms of alcohol content im not gonna lie. however, this scent in particular is a very beautiful musk that i get complimented on alllll the time by my loved ones because the notes sit very nicely on my skin. straight out of the shower ill circle a halo of it around my head and body. as a mist its obviously very diffuse, not lasting on my body for more than an hour i would say. i agree with others, it is very very similar to MFK BR. my first impressions are the warmth of the saffron and amber and it simmers into my skin as a sweet floral. its feminine and i've honestly been pleasantly surprised at how good it smells, just not how it feels. i'll give it a 7/10. i believe the reason i'm not jumping for joy at this fragrance is because it has a alcohol wave to it that i find personally overwhelming. for the price range it does give cheap, if it weren't for its well-paired notes i would say its not worth. i am not pro-body mist, sorry. otherwise the notes themselves are gorgeous, you definitely can smell a nice blend of saffron and amber that matches MFK BR, but unfortunately not as much jasmine to my liking. this is a hug from your high school mutual friend that you just bumped into at sephora, she makes very poor financial decisions but she is very pretty so it cancels out. if you're looking for a short-lasting dupe this is for you. if you're looking for an everyday signature scent that is longer lasting, i'd say to try sand and fog jasmine cedarwood - my little secret.

i have such a weird relationship with this fragrance. It's expensive for a body spray, but performs decently and better than some perfumes i have. I go noseblind to it very and on initial spray i get a headache and nauseous. despite all this, it is my most complimented scent to date. I didn't believe the BR540 dupe allegations until i finally got a chance to smell BR540 and wow, this fragrance (at least on the opening) goes bar for bar. if you like BR540 i would say this is a safe blind buy. its a sticky sweet burnt sugar amber with a hint of saffron and a bit metallic/medicinal vibe from the oakmoss. Really great for winter. i wish this didnt make me feel sick, i left my bottle behind to go abroad and i miss her :(

I bought all 3 mists, and this one lands in the middle for me. Definitely a shameless BR540 dupe, but that’s fine with me! Not as sweet/fruity as Cheirosa 68, this is more woody and medicinal, but not in a bad way. I think it smells good for what it is, and I’ll definitely get wear out of it. If you dont like the BR540 type of scent profile, this is NOT for you. But if you do, this is a good spray for either top ups or just to get that kind of feel. Layers well with the vanilla skin scent which is nice, considering that’s the most boring one (IMO) of the collection and could use some oomph. Overall, a safe buy so long as you know you like this type of scent profile.

I am a hardcore amber lover. This smells amazing! The first thing you smell is amber and vanilla, followed by a powdery smell as it dries down. I love the balanced base notes of Jasmine and sandalwood. However, I only wear this on short outings (coffee shop, movie, etc.) because it unfortunately fades after a couple of hours. I get tons of compliments on it, but if I wear it to work, I have to use my perfume primer cream to make it last longer. Otherwise, it's fully evaporated by the time I get home.

Definitely a BR540 dupe.... But I’m fine with it. At this point, I’m sick and tired of BR540 as a perfume but I always keep Sol De Janeiro 68 in my collection because I do like that BR smell as a layering tool. Amber Haze will now replace SOL 68 in my collection. To me SOL 68 is much sweeter and a more teenage smelling than this. Amber Haze definitely captures the darker heavier side just as BR does.

First spray reminds me of Cloud. Idk if it's the saffron, but I do get a rubber smell. As it dries down, it has a nice creamy vanilla musk with warmth from the amber. Main issue is that it is super medicinal. Reminiscent of Burberry Her Elixir if you dialed down the indolic jasmine and subtracted the sandalwood and berries. I love it, but also can't stand it lol

I feel like people call things dupes when there is just a slight similarity between them. This is quite different from BR540. Amber Haze is much less sweet, more ambery, and it has much less of that dental office saffron note. I wonder if people saying it smells like vape or whatever are anosmic to all the other components in this fragrance.

I like this one a lot. It has that same type of current-Phlur ambery DNA that I personally like and find addictive. Upon first spray, this is actually a cherry fragrance even though I don't see it noted!! That fades quickly as it dries down to a nice amber base. Methinks it's meant to be a dupe for Baccarat Rouge