L'Eau Ambree

Beautiful⭐️An absolute Masterpiece as many have said. The most perfect almost dry Ambree Eau de Parfum, almost sheer but not quite, long lasting & never bettered, by anybody! (you may think it's gone & you cannot smell it) but those around you, quite close to you can sense it clearly, it's just that eventually you become anosmic to it, but later on when you undress, you'll smell it clearly & your silk shirt & bra/camisole will carry traces of it long into the evening & often next morning. Opens with just a little citrus, & the Ambree is perfection itself; there's a little candied orange & just a hint of the finest dark chocolate; & at this point you can discern a tiny hint, of ripe but not too ripe fig, gentle & not particularly sweet, a fantasy fig note, if you wish - then somewhere in the first long minutes & thwn carrying on throughout, you sense a wisp of delicate May Rose that sometimes, in Spring Weather you will sense more clearly, in Winter, it's there but not quite as noticeable - that the (beyond brilliant) parfumier could even magic this tiny hint of a may rose without overpowering the almost sheer ambree is pretty amazing - but it never competes the May Rose just floats ever so slightly above the main accords, occasionally weaving through them; Perfume comes from the Latin, Per fumus - meaning "Through smoke" (bc of course, Churches & Cathedrals were "perfumed" in this way, originally) & never has the name been more apt, than for this gorgeously potion - the accords blend delicately & seamlessly & the far dry down becomes a rich, almost Vanillic Benzoin - just as "not quite sheer" as the rest; with a hint of Opponax, the sweetest version of Myrhh - but this, in the base is very delicate & never fully overpowers the rest, everything lingerie on in the most perfect way - & I don't know of any Eau de Parfum so delicately balanced & perfect, that lasts as long as this, on lotioned skin - a Body Lotion or Body Cream, with a none sweet/none cakeshop vanilla (not cocoa butter) with this is gorgeous, gorgeous; obviously in The Devil Wears Prada, Miranda Priestley wears Prada Amber, The Original; which could be rather bombastic, & only half a spray worn at one time, just in case - but this could never be for her; a Sophie person but also a philistine, with a bad attitude & no real politeness, this is something that Monica Belucci would wear, from when it first was created, & even up to now, or Carole Bouquet, circa her Bond Girl era, or even during her Sex & the City Cameo - this amazing potion could have been made for Monica Belluci or Carole Bouquet in their absolute prime; & would be fitting for both of those ladies in their perfect, shining loveliness, all wide-set eyes, clear smooth skin, perfect, delicate noses & & stunning eyes - both, endlessly cool, & withthe je ne sais qois that hardly anybody else has even half as much of, this was made for either of them - & could never go out of style - certainly there are at least 2 Niche Parfums who hv tried to copy this & not managed anything like such a gorgeous potion - but they do say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Of course these are rarer than rare now, & I had to actually get my bottle sent from Italy - & brave the horrors of Imports etc; bug it was worth it, I think - the bottle alone is stunning; but a more subtle & perfect Ambree Parfum cannot be found, anywhere - she is the best & the Standard from which all other sheer Ambrees, take their cue. & outside of the hottest summers; she is never out of place - & is good for all occasions. A perfect shining star in the Galaxy⭐️ (I may have used the word "delicate" quite often here, but there it is)

i love very dearly this one. one of the most "me" fragrances i've ever own and ever smelled. so difficult to write a review and put into words about something i love so much. we have many versatile fragrances, suitable for use all year round, this is one of those. i wear it is summer, and it feels like a refreshing summery evening scent, i wear it in autumn and consider it being truly autumnal scent, i am wearing it now in December and it seems very appropriate for Christmas mood, lounging with a blanket on my sofa, and appropriate enough for wearing when Christmas tree decorating. it is soft comfortable amber patchouli. sometimes it opens greener, like in summer evenings, then patchouli feels green like grass. sometimes it opens more deep, brown ambery and opponax and it feels very autumnal. it is deep and dark but never heavy. not sweet at all, i do not smell any vanilla directly, it is just a softness i guess for rounding up the scent. i do not smell citrus directly either, just general cleanliness, that is so characteristic to other Prada scents that i own and love (Prada Amber and Prada Infusion d'Iris). this is very professional, in a sense that suitable for work very much and professional settings. it is very clean and business like, so it will be appropriate in any formal setting. at the same time, it is cozy and comfortable to wear at home, library, reading a book or browsing at a bookshop. first time i smelled it, it reminded me of a smell of a pharmacy, very clean but also very herbal smell, my mother used to work at a pharmacy shop and every time she would come home, she would smell like a pharmacy, the smell just clinged to her. this was some time ago, i am talking about an older type of a pharmacy, where they use to make some solutions and dilutions right there, there were lots of cabinets with glass containers of thick brown glass and cabinets with cardboard boxes of dried herbs and they wore white clean ironed and starched coats. this is a bit of a vibe of a smell that i get from Prada Ambree, dry herbs and clean paper, and for me, it is also sprinkled with some magic. it is serious but adventurous at the same time. it is both formal and free spirited, depending how you feel. not many fragrances i met that can be in those categories at the same time. i truly love it, and always will. it is discontinued now as many od good other scents as we know unfortunately. luckily, i am an undersprayer and never in my life have i finished a bottle, even though i use fragrance nearly every day. the bottle design leaves me wondering, it is awkward and not practical to use at all, the one who came up with the design, has obviously never used a perfume in his/her life. when you hold that botte, you can never spray, but if you spray, you cannot hold the bottle at the same time, go figure. but i love it anyway. i usually tend to love scents that not many people love here, and i usually dislike scents that are widely popular here. i don't see Prada Ambree as a scent for many, but those who love it, will love it dearly. it is a bit of an unicorn in a sea of modern sweet sugary vanillas and it was a unicorn 10 years ago, in a sea of sweet patchouli fruity roses. kind of for a person who loves libraries and books even nowadays when everything is just readily available online. this is for a well educated office worker who is all about rules during daytime and become free spirited gothic modern day wich the minute she comes home. it has a bit of melancholy vibe i have to admit as well. you have to love herbal non sweet patchouli to enjoy this one.

When I first tried Prada L'Ambree, I dismissed it as being too weak. I would do a test spray, and after a promising start, it would fade out on my skin in about an hour. So yes, L'Ambree could do a little better in the lasting power/projection department. But I tested it again, really tested it, and I discovered that I was simply wearing it wrong. This is not a one or two spray perfume. You really need to wear it. I'm talking at least 6 or 8 sprays, and catch some on your clothing, for it to really do anything. I understand that some may not want a perfume that behaves like that, but it worked so well on me that I can now say that I love L'Ambree! On my skin this is full of incense, powder, a haze of smoke, and sandalwood as it dries. I understand that those notes are not listed in the pyramid, but maybe the whole opopanox amber accord that they use fosters those impressions? On my skin the citrus notes are only transient topnotes, and the rose actually plays as the only floral component, it's there, it's dark, but it is mostly background noise. The vanilla behaves the same way, it lends a little sweetness, and the patchouli really comes out in the base. L'Ambree has a textured, almost scratchy feel, like you can rub the resins in between your fingers, like the smoke is passing over your skin. When I wear this I feel like I am a burning stick of sandalwood incense, stuck into a smoldering pot of opopanox, sitting next to someone who is wearing pleasant rose and vanilla perfume. I am always on the hunt for perfumes that act like this and I'm so glad that I gave this Prada another chance.

I have an answer: This does not resemble Infusion d'Iris, it's just that Eau Ambree has small hints of Infusion d'Iris, or maybe it's the other way around? These are 2 different perfumes with a few similar notes you may smell during the drydown, meaning not in the first 30 minutes of wearing these perfumes. I find Eau Ambree lovely, wearable in any occasion, not overpowering, very proper, mature and delicate. It's not one of my complimented scents but who cares!?, I do feel good in wearing it. I do love it's cameleonic wear even though it's not as powerfull as I would like. It starts fresh and crisp exactly like a dry wine, and in a few hours time the vanillated amber becomes more round, and I feel surounded by a happy scent. As the hours pass the vanilla and the rose (and maybe opponax, which I haven't smelled on it's own up to now) sustain the amber to difuse a sweeter and sweeter perfume. Don't get me wrong, it doesn't get nowhere near Candy but it remains a proper perfume. I am happy wearing it and I will DEFINITELY repurchase it.

I love perfumes with balsamic and vanilla main accords that carry a good amount of sweetness, and if they have depth and facets, I love them even more. Prada L'Eau Ambree falls into this category. I am usually not much of a patchouli woman, but here it is blended in so beautifully, that it enriches the facet aspect of this fragrance in a very interesting and delightful way. Sometimes sweet fragrances can be boring, just because they are nice and sweet, but don't add much else to the stimuli. Not so with L'Eau Ambree. This is a scent that keeps me entertained long after the initial spray, when so many other sweet fragrances lose their draw for me. It is deep enough for the evening and light enough for the daytime. I will be wearing this lady quite a lot for sure. Tonight the citrus comes through more than usual and kind of pushes the balsamic aspect more into the background, just utterly beautiful.

Sexy, classy, wonderful scent! Def for fall and winter as it is heavy. Warm vanilla-amber dry down on me; very cozy too. Love it! EDIT: I don't wear it that often because it's kinda expensive, but I had it on the other day while my mom and I were out shopping. She said "Wow! You smell so good! What is that?" I said "Prada L'Eau Ambree." She said "Man, that smells so sexy!" We both had a good laugh. This scent is so smooth and long lasting on my skin. It makes me feel sexy and classy at the same time with it's smoky provocativeness. My hubby loves it too which is another plus. I hate some people haven't had good luck with the longevity because this is a really beautiful perfume, but everybody's body chemistry is different. What lasts a long time on me may not last at all on another person and vice versa.

This is one of the first grey ambers I remember smelling. not the fluffy vanilla and sweet resins that more commonly pass for amber. but the slightly powdery and naturally sweet earthy warmth of Ambergris. The opoponax helps deaden the sweet tendencies of the other notes. Bringing them to a more full warmth. The barely discernible rose and bergamont adds a expensive flavor to this already rich composition. I don't think patchouli at all when I smell this; but me and patch have a laid back comfy cozy relationship when done right (so it doesn't surprise me that it takes a back seat for me). Now the amber in here lays on my skin like the best skin musk ever made. It's natural and melds into my skin chemistry. It's my skin with added clean powdered warmth and underlining subtle animalic sexy prowress.

I was lucky enough to sample this yesterday and...WOW. At first, this was faintly reminiscent of Infusion D' Iris for some reason...but that quickly went away and L'eau Ambree evolved into a stunning mix of Amber and Patchouli. The Citrus and Vanilla notes are there but on me, they're in the background while the Amber and Patchouli shine. I would wear this year round - Definitely in the current Hot weather and absolutely in Winter. Longevity is good - around 4 hours on my skin and the projection was impressive the whole time (had a couple of compliments). I fell in love with Infusion D'Iris, so much so that a small sample sent me on a wild chase for a full bottle (which I have and adore)....I can feel the same thing happening with this perfume. Definitely require a full bottle of this ASAP!!!

I've written my reviews for several times now, deleted them and here I am again. The moment I decided to buy Ambree was almost immediately after smelling my wrist, all the time during my way back home. I was very disappointed when I tried my very own bottle at home some days later, thinking I'd chosen wrong. But sometimes the smokyness overrules and at times it's a bit more powdery and sweet, it reacts with your body chemistry (and everything you use on your body) every day in a slightly different way. I do love the subtelness, it stays close to you. I don't think one can spray too much easily, it's yust a gourgeous scent! Someone told me the citrusses can take lead, until now I 've never experienced it, but hope I will soon. Don't give up easily on this one, she deserves many chances!

I have been wearing this for three days now and have been really enjoying it. It opens with a very refreshing mandarin/lemon zing which quickly gives way to some cool elegant florals (my nose is obviously confused but I smell violets in there!) and ends on a warm amber base.The perfume is fairly weak smelling in my view, and projection is fairly poor.However it comes and goes throughout the day and lasts surprisingly long! This gives it rather an ethereal feeling which I am enjoying.Having worn it during a busy day at work I also found it very calming. This is suitable for wearing before bed! All in all, a love, although a bit more strength wouldn't go amiss, I agree with a previous reviewer that 6-8 sprays of this are required.

Amber can be a difficult note for me. I believe this is because "amber" is often just a catch-all term for a blend of resins and vanilla. Often amber fragrances have too much sweetness and too little smoke for my liking. L'Eau Ambree is an exception. It's a very powdery, slightly bitter amber. I almost want to say it's a clean amber which puts it squarely in line with it's sister scents in Prada's repertoire. I find this fragrance pleasantly mature and distinctly Oriental. A bit of a throwback in some respects. There is no "wink" in L'Eau Ambree. It's quite straightforward without being boring. A pleasant surprise when so many new fragrances on the market seem very slapdash with no point of view.

Prada's L'Eau Ambree is a perfectly harmonious thing---a joy to wear. Even people who are not amber lovers may find they like this one, because this is amber at its most sublime. It's delicate but not watered-down, beautifully rounded with oppoponax and vanilla. The citrus is subtle, just giving a gentle "lift" to the whole; the rose and the patchouli are similarly subtle; and the scent is altogether indicative of high quality and skillful handling in its composition. Yes, it sits close to the wearer, but it is easily noticed by others in proximity. I put on quite a bit of it, but I do find that it lasts rather well. A velvety and delicious scent that seduces slowly but surely...Just gorgeous.

Thank you all for your reviews on this scent! I was browsing, following a train of scents as I read peoples recommendations, and came across the reviews of this perfume. As soon as I saw the notes, and read the comparisons, I went on Ebay where I was able to purchase a 2.7oz bottle for about $25.00. What a wonderful blind buy! I adore this scent...and last count I have over 50 fragrances to choose from. This is delicious winter, or night time summer scent, that surrounds me the smell of patchouli and sweet myrrh. The dry down is soft and yummy, makes me want to spay my pillows with this and let it take me to dreamworld. Thank you again.

I love this perfume. So soft and whimsical. I love the sweet myrrh in this (opoponax) and amber. This wud have been my all time favourite had it not been for its very short lasting power. :( I have edts that last longer than this. Sigh..... Edit: review was written in 2013. Edit is in 2016!!! I have to take back what I said about lasting power. This perfume lasts and lasts.... it's just that it's silage is so tiny (a skin scent afterall) that you think it's disappeared. This is a bit like notes de lanvin oud and rose, not smell wise but being very light perfumes that last for ages. This is actually a masterpiece!!

I was gifted this by my daughter...and I use with the lotion as well to enhance; make the scent linger a bit more. I receive almost always compliments and notice with this fragrance as 'clean' or 'nice' or 'lovely' - always pleasant comments and notice. I do find myself spritzing a bit more after a few hours but it may be because I do enjoy the balance so much in this fragrance. I find the patchoulli in this is slight and that works for me. A feminine woodsy-earthy scent is what I like about this especially. I'm not a 'rose' scent fan but this seems to really balance the whole complex fragrance.

I just love the smokiness of this. Also my sister says she loves the scent I leave behind the house before I leave for work. She even commented that it reminds her of YSL Opium (which I also love). And I can see why, every note in L'eau Ambree - citrus, patchouli, rose, amber, vanilla and opopponax are ALL in Opium even in their top note, middle note and base note order. Except I don't think I can wear Opium in the office - way too strong. But it has the same smoky, balsamic, resinous quality - but cleaner, more sophisticated and not in your face. I don't think I can get sick of this!

I love this fragrance, dare I say this is the closest that I have come to a HG Signiture scent! Out of the many perfumes that I have, this is the one that I wear daily to work etc and have done so since Nov last year. My 80ml bottle is nearly finished, which is a miracle in itself for me. The only one problem with this, as others have mentioned is the lasting power. On my skin, which literaly 'eats' perfume, I can't really smell this, no one has commented on it either. I'm considering getting the lotion to layer but otherwise, I would definitely repurchase.

On my skin, it starts with the mild citrus notes, and turns into a more woody-smoky scent in a few minutes. I smell the amber and the opoponax after about half an hour or 45 minutes. The scent is cozy and rather sexy; its soft and stays close to the skin. But longevity is absolutely terrible. 2-4 hours tops, then its just gone. Huge let down, and that makes me regret spending my money on it. But for those who don't mind reapplying a few times a day or only need it to last a few hours on an evening out, this is perfect. Sophisticated, classy and unique.

This has become my signature fragrance as I prefer to only be smelled at close proximity. I find it incredibly sensual. I have the travel spray and the atomizer. I love the glamour of the atomizer but it does leak when tilted and seems to smell stronger than the travel spray when first applied. Perhaps oxygen changed the scent?? In either case they both dry down beautifully. I do layer with the lotion mostly and occasionally the powder. The powder does smell like a different fragrance to me and I'm not overly fond of the puff.

OMG I am in love with this warm clean classy scent...makes me feel polished and sophisticated. I'm getting about 5-6 hours out of this...this is my new signature scent...If my house was burning down this is THE fragrance I would grab. I can wear this with jeans, work wear or a sexy dress. Its timeless, chic and elegant like a pair of diamond studs. Prada really makes a great product but why is this not in stores...is it being discontinued??..hopefully not but I think I'll order another bottle and the lotion to be safe