Ambre Loup

Musc Moschus is my favorite fragrance of all time, so I just had to try Rania's star fragrance: Ambre Loup. Keep in mind I'm not an amber/spicy fan. I mostly love clean and pretty scents. But wow, is this absolutely gorgeous! So rich, voluminous, alive, warm, complex, luxurious and perfectly balanced. The spiciness softly floats and brushes my skin. Too often spices grab me by the throat... Even the smokiness here manages to be soft and rich. Just the right amount of sweetness and creaminess to round out something that could easily go bitter and dry. Zero percent skanky/barnyard to my nose. If there's an animalic faucet here, it blends in to not be perceptible through other notes. And yes, the scent does improve as it dries down. Although the opening is already good and balanced IMO! I've not tried very many amber/ouds (as I find them unwearable), but I most closely relate this to Oud Monarch by Bortnikoff. Oud Monarch is like a pungent, stingy, dry and overwhelming version of this to my nose. I don't get the amazing ratings it has. But I definitely understand why this is a holy grail for some people. There's also a similarity to the base of Layton by PdM. Velvety-mineral-powdery vanilla feel, probably from prominent Iso-E Super + guaiac wood + vanilla. I don't even get a headache from this, despite most smoky fragrances irritating my migraines to some degree. Unlike the hazardous smoke in some dark fragrances, this is the most comforting and beautiful velvety smoke. I sprayed a paper strip with my sample when I first got it. I could smell the paper 2 meters away 4 hours later. That one tiny spray managed to project off cold paper for hours. So I don't know if I've received something else than the people who are complaining about performance, but I definitely can't complain! I do go somewhat nose-blind during skin wear though. This isn't as robust/pungent/overwhelming as you might expect. The juice is darker than any fragrance I've ever sampled before. This is something I'll wear after showering in the evening, just laying on the bed sniffing my arm. Beautiful.

Ambre Loup (tested from 1ml sprayer ordered directly from official website) This is one of the most amazing and ethereal ambers I have ever tried. I fell in love with the labdanum. I recognize the labdanum on my skin right off the bat, I love it! It is so warm and seductive. It starts off with heavy spices-nutmeg and cinnamon. The amber, the star, gradually makes its presence known, it is so sensual with the dusting of cinnamon and nutmeg. The shimmery labdanum absolute comes though after a few minutes, it is so dark, sticky, thick. The labdanum is underneath the amber. The amber is the note I sense the most overall. I also sense a delicious, rich tobacco accord. This is my favorite part about Ambre Loup, the tobacco although the note isn't listed in the pyramid! The dark vanilla comes through and blends with the amber, cinnamon beautifully. There is a dryness/dustiness feel to the scent. I am pleased that the agarwood is soft, smooth on my skin, I think that it protects the scent from being too syrupy sweet and too powdery. The agarwood adds a medicinal edge to the overall scent. The presence of the labdanum lingers. I am so in love with the Middle Eastern feel in Ambre Loup, it feels like I am in a spice market in Morocco. Im impressed with the longevity especially in the hot, stifling weather. The sillage is amazing, I could smell it arms length for a few hours then it becomes a skin scent, I still could smell with my nose to my wrist. Out of all of the beautiful samples from Rania J, Ambre Loup and Oud Assam are full bottle worthy for me. (The note pyramid on the manufactured carded sample is: Top note: Clove, spices Middle Note : Balsam Peru Essential Oil, Labdanum Absolute, Vanilla Absolute Base Note : Agarwood/ Oud, Gaiac Wood, Cedar wood)

Tom Ford - Amber Absolute , you have met your match. It's only a matter of time until people smell this that like or liked Amber absolute , the longevity and projection are great this is niche all the way. The quality is amazing I got her sample pack today straight from Paris and wow.....just wow. This is just so well done one really just needs to get their nose on this to really appreciate what is going on. I love how available the perfumia makes herself, she is literally an email away and responds the same day. She advised me the oud she uses in this and two other fragrances in this line are natural oud, no synthetic oud at all. She uses the best all natural oils in her fragrances. The touch of oud in this fragrance is what really makes it I think. It has some sweet undertones, smoky and woody joy in a bottle. The longevity is what really blew me away here guys, you really get to experience the full ride here. Easy on the trigger. It survived a 10 hour work day, a night in bed and after a morning shower I could still smell it on my arm! Full bottle is on the way! 9.5/10 all around Edit update - I ordered Friday morning and got it today, now that's fast ! Thanks twistedlilly! Although, I seen this same bottle at firstinfragrance for $50 less, so that'd be worth looking in to I guess. This stuff is so amazing guys! Don't judge the first 15 mins or so, it's very very skanky and some don't like that, it's due to the all natural oud she uses. This stuff turns so sexy, sweet and creamy Amber that lasts forever!

Ambre Loup is my first sampling of Rania J.; it’s a rich amber fragrance, a mix of clove, spices, Peru balsam, labdanum, vanilla, agarwood, guaiac, and cedar, and it all fits together so well—resinous, spicy, and sweet, with some creamy and smoky undertones, as well. There’s only the vague hint of an animalic side; this is mainly the sweeter side of amber, which is certainly my preference. It has almost cinnamon-like nuances that give it a dessert-leaning sweetness while nonetheless being a resinous fragrance, not a gourmand. It’s definitely more so sweet than it is spicy, and it’s the balance that both an amber- and gourmand-lover like myself goes for. Compared to, say, MFK Grand Soir, Ambre Loup feels more like pure vanilla (almost the spicy Madagascar vanilla of Gallagher Fragrances Wicked Good), whereas Grand Soir is spicier—sweet, still, but with an uptick in spice from Ambre Loup. In that respect, Ambre Loup reminds me a bit more so of Tom Ford Amber Absolute, even. Also, its projection is boastful, its consistency dense and strong, from the onset, drying down very nice into a still-very-dense fragrance. It’s an EDP but gives the vibe of an extrait upon dry down. Overall, very impressive performance. Ambre Loup is sold via Luckyscent in the US at $149 for 50ml, and I believe its value is high so I’ll give strong consideration to seeking out a bottle after I compare it to some other ambers that I have. 8 out of 10

I have been exploring Rania's samples and must thank her for the generous samples. This is a house that must not be overlooked by niche lovers. I have enjoyed all of Rania's offerings and I must say, Ambre Loup is my favourite. I have been a bit nonplussed by some of the newer niche houses that seem to be generating a lot of hype on the forums. This house, in my opinion is hands down the best indie house I have explored of late. Back to Ambre Loup- as I am fast learning, the name on the bottle does not give the full story on the contents. I wouldn't call this a standard amber fragrance. If you are looking for a perfume in the vein of Ambre Sultan or Ambre 144, this is not for you. The amber is supported here by the labdanum and guaiac, then joined by a smokey vanilla. Amber is never dominant but serves to give this the cozy factor and i can detect some spice, perhaps cinnamon that isn't mentioned in the notes. I'm not sure what's creating all the smoke, but this is my favourite part and goes on and on, just smoldering away. Yet despite these heavy notes, this is a surprisingly wearable perfume that could be worn day or night. It is definitely a niche creation, but unlike some current offerings from other houses, this is refined, sophisticated and elegant. This is full bottle worthy for me! Bravo Rania!

Starts out incredibly animalic. I had to check the notes to see if castoreum or something similar was listed, but no. I started thinking of werewolves howling at the moon, but not Twilight kiddie wolves. These wolves are killers, and after their hunt and bloody feast they’re down for some mating. This stage lasts about 20 minutes and is a truly interesting olfaction experience although perhaps I don’t want to go out in public smelling this way. As the perfume evolves though it becomes a beautiful and complex amber scent, with a bit of funky labdanum and the slight moldiness of Oud. In the background is another resinous woody scent . There is also some spice and some vanilla, and the vanilla actually becomes stronger in the final dry down when Amber Loup transforms into a softer, gentler version of itself with a sweet edge. This is a master class in Amber, a complex and sophisticated scent, although probably not for someone looking for a pretty amber due to the funk factor that does persist. It will never get boring. I think it leans masculine although any confident woman can wear this. It lasts 6-8 hours and has pretty enormous sillage. This is for fall and winter, primarily evenings. All in all, this is an amber scent that should be considered a classic of modern perfumery.

Outstanding. Outrageously lush, surprisingly smoky, lethally GORGEOUS. Ava Gardner in a shimmering gold gown. A swashbuckling diva of an amber to play with the best of the best. So extraordinarily warm and caressing and sweet that it's like being swaddled in a giant luxury cashmere blanket worth $$$ - but this upscale she-wolf still shows her teeth, with the odd snarl of smoke and spice to stop you getting too smug and complacent. The more other ambers I try the more I realise they named this just right, it's a beautiful, barnstorming BEAST with a decidedly wild side. Like others here I find it just one or two notches too sweet to be the very final word on amber - all that vanilla and cinnamon just verging on cutesy at some moments - but it does edge back with enough dirty-sexy-animalesque notes to growl a little too. Dang, it's close to the finest ambers ever. Utterly seductive and adult. Lasts ages - almost alarmingly so, at least 10h on skin and literally for days and days and days on fabric. A killer queen - this one stays and slays. *standing ovation* Brava, bravissima Rania! ETA: and on wearing it again in colder weather - it's even better - with a really authentic woody oud surging to the fore and making it all edgier and more interesting.

Review is based upon an 80% alcohol batch. Ok, this juice awoke a memory in me, that I considered long since disappeared. With the first spray, I got an olfactory, face-full of my grandfather's humidor. He was a confirmed cigar smoker, but rather than the acrid stench of a burning cigar (yuck), this amber bomb, with its clove and cinnamon notes, embodies the moist, fresh, cured tobacco of a fine Cuban cigar (yummy) resting comfortably in a high-quality humidor. I consider this fragrance leaning heavily towards the masculine, as I wouldn't care to smell this on a woman, but that's a personal opinion. The oud is softened with vanilla and balsam, so if you are looking for a "barnyardy" note, you'll be disappointed. Not I, because if I want barnyard, I'll reach for something else. This is a creamy and luxurious gourmand perfume with real longevity. Full day without a problem. Projection is quite strong at the onset, but as it dries down the sillage retreats to respectable levels. If you are an amber-lover, this juice is just what the doctor ordered. This is my third bottle from the house of Rania J. and they have all been winners. Highly recommended.

Gradually becoming one of my most treasured fragrances. Simply put, if you can get past the opening you are in for a treat. The first time I sprayed this I thought something was off, similar to fruit that's gone bad/ripe. It's challenging in the beginning but thankfully it develops into an intoxicating sweet amber with slight animalic tones. I imagine with this type of fragrance you will need to give it time to reach the heart notes as the scent needs to evolve on skin. Don't go outside right after spraying, it could get negative reactions from the public. As a collector this fragrance is a must buy, it's so different from anything I have and there is something about it which makes me feel nostalgic. Beast mode performance, one/two sprays and you are set for the day. Good silage and projection, 8 hrs plus on skin and perhaps longer on clothing. Bought a bottle from Jovoy Paris online store, arrived very quickly (highly recommend them). Sample before buying for sure, this is not for everyone.

This was a blind buy. I love Dior's Ambre Nuit which is a lovely comfortable pleasing scent. I wanted to try something along the same lines, but a bit darker. With excitement I opened the box, took out the bottle and sprayed some on my wrist. . . . The reviews on here made this perfume sound soooooo gorgeous. Right. I suppose if you found the scent of slightly incontinent rutting giraffes to be gorgeous then I'd agree. The last time I'd smelled something like this I was in the giraffe paddock at Colchester zoo. Seriously. But, but, but, . . . just wait 15 minutes and the giraffes have been satiated and loped away and what's left is this joyous, deep 'amber' - not very sweet with a little something fizzing in the backbone (the wood and spices maybe?). It is, as other reviewers have said, utterly gorgeous and enchanting. I need to remember to put this on about half an hour before I leave the house though - I don't want to be chased down the street by some horny giraffe.

Amber Loup - I cannot help but read the word Loup as in “wolf” .. Loup Garou//Werewolf... This scent transports me to a dark forest, going home to my packs. Snow-covered, I seek out my beloved Loup for warmth. At the initial opening, I get a silhouette of fangs and fur: all growls, no bite. It is just a tease of something feral(animalic) but quickly settles into a chewy, golden resinous Peru balsam. The scent grows toastier as the Tonka swoops in, making it more gourmandish. The fires burn from the dry woods gathered from this ancient land in the cottage, and my wolves and I are preparing for the night as we chant: In the Lapland, Moonlit grows Loup Garous starts to show Howling echoes, wild and far Loup Garou, the moon’s avatar Notes: Top Notes: Clove, Spices Heart Notes: Balsam Peru essential oil, Labdanum Absolute, Vanilla Absolute Base Notes: Agarwood/Oud, Guaiac Wood, Cedarwood Projection: Mid-high Longevity: Solid 6-7 hours on skin

Sexy, warm, animalic amber! I'm surprised people don't note the animalic facets more because for me the first 15-20 minutes are skanky loin-n-groin. I love it. A few have observed that this resembles Dore's Russian Oud or Oud Picante, and I completely agree--this must have a good dose of real, and spicy oud. The cinnamon and cloves (rootbeer and coco-cola aspect) is front and center, with a pure and lightly vanillic and labdanum heart. How this differs from other ambers: not as incense-focused as some ambers can veer, and not as vanilla-caramel sweet. It has a tobacco quality as well that adds interest and complexity. This is a warm, sophisticated and interesting amber, very different, for example from the mostly arid-woods, yet sweet SL Ambre Sultan. My full bottle is going to get a wearing this winter. This is my top, favorite amber of all time. I do not find it linear because of the spice bazaar mix. A must try for amber lovers.

i'm on my first test of a 1ml decant. immediately obsessed. top - super spicy. but not overbearingly or in a cliché way (i'm looking at you, Amouage Material, PDM Oajan & Hermès ambre narguile.) there's some intimations of freshness/ greenness here. pretty neat :))))) heart - so warm! getting oud, vanilla, cedar, bit of powder. i'm taking my time. not demanding the frag to jump to me, but willing for me to come to it. nose to wrist, just breathing, breathing, SLOWLY. amber is there, but deep. fruitiness. incense. hypnotic, so multifaceted. potential love / fb worthy for me. havent gotten to base yet or tested longevity... just very very impressed from first hour or so. will update. Edits, amber and vanilla are coming through more. It's like a much MUCH more sophisticated version of MFK grand soir. it's soft, it's mysterious and complex. i'm loving everything about this. cant wait to try again. ❤️❤️❤️

Well I found this to be quite the wild fragrance with a lot going on scent wise. I get amber and vanilla with spices and a strong cedar and woodsy notes. The fragrance is very resinous and spicy, the oud seems to play hide and seek but when it reveals itself its like a ray of sunshine peeking out from the clouds. It adds a fresh and almost mystical like scent within the sweet spicy balsamic fragrance and then its gone to hide within the other notes. Now when I say this scent is wild its my way in trying to describe all the notes coming at you all at once. You get a constant shifting impressions from the amber vanilla to the spicy woods. I have to say its a very interesting multi-layered fragrance and one that will keep you smelling yourself to see what you will smell next. A big thumbs up from me on this scent. A very resinous spicy woody vanilla amber with hidden facets of oud. I like it.

this perfume almost always conjures up images of my first time driving in germany. picked up the car in frankfurt after 48 hours in iceland, driving southwards towards freiburg, we stopped into Aus Liebe Zum Duft, and we got to the shop at around 4.50 pm, 10 minutes before it closed. so lucky, too, because, as australians living in hong kong, there was nowhere else really i could've ever bought it. our holiday in europe was the only opportunity and so, it was one i tried to take. unfortunately, i was unable to buy a full bottle of this, however, as it was sold out, but they did give me enough spray samples for life! it's one of the most amazing smooth resinous ambers i've ever smelt; there's nothing off about this, no unfortunate notes, no necessary evils, no tolerated kinks, it's just 100% rocking resin with no skank, dirt or stink. love it!

Desde mi novata experiencia: Solo una palabra, WOW!, Realmente este aroma me tiene confundido entre la repulsión que me provoca su salida ultra concentrada y penetrante y el encanto del aroma que tiene en el secado posterior 1 a 2 horas de su aplicación, la densidad y cremosidad del fondo Ambarado/dulce realmente me hace querer oler todo el rato sin que me guste del todo, adictivo pero no creo poder usarlo, simplemente no es para mí. Si eres novato en la perfumería de autor No recomiendo comprar a ciegas ni siquiera un decant, creo que hay alternativas con las que se puede llegar a flexibilizar y desarrollar un olfato que permita disfrutar esto, me tiene embriagado y confundido. Fe de erratas: posterior al uso después de mas de un mes, he de decir que su aroma comienza a ser familiar y embriagante, me lo podria comer a cucharadas.

Amber perfumes are some of the most popular choices for cool weather, from light to dark, from simple to complex. Ambre Loup is one of my favourites. Amber vibrates on the skin like a heartbeat with labdanum, vanilla, tonka bean,agarwood, and vetiver. Definetely has a rum/whisky element to it that remain for a long time, which helps keep it complex for quite a long time.A warm fragrance, sensual and mysterious . While Ambre Loup’s projection is only moderate, its sillage was surprisingly tenacious and its longevity massive. Ambre Loup is perfect for the colder months but also for a rainy and cold summerevening. In summary Ambre Loup is a perfect basic amber, straightforward without any oddities. It never gets too vanillic sweet as some ambers, nor too herbal as others. Absolutely a top amber perfume.

Well, I am terribly pleased with my first experience of this House. Being a fan of -superiorly crafted- amber perfumes, I had high hopes and I am not at all disappointed, to say the least. Right in the opening I got a surprising hint of ginger cookies. This quickly subsided to the background, to give room to one of my favourite combinations: gaiac, labdanum and amber. The vanilla is there, but as a softening servant, mind. Beautifully complex and (to me) heartwarming. I am looking forward to test all the other samples of Rania J (I got myself two sets :p), but tomorrow may not be the time yet, as I perhaps will have to wear this more than one day in a row. Something I almost never do, which should say enough about Ambre Loup. Sillage: medium to strong Longevity: very good

Review based on the original formula, bottle from 2013. A bold, pungent amber scent built around a smoldering labdanum note. There is plenty of Oud to go with that, loads of spices, mainly in the opening, and smoke. I never got much vanilla or sweetness in Ambre Loup. Reading some reviews below I figure this one has been changed quite a bit. The Hindi Oud and the Labdanum combo hit quite hard and give off a beautiful animalic character to this perfume. One of the best in the genre, without a doubt. Personally, I never liked sweet amber scents, especially those loaded with vanilla. They just feel plain wrong. Whoever has smelled labdanum on its own will understand why. This is a very good approximation of how a true Amber Fossil accord ought to smell.

Ambre Loup is an outstanding Amber perfume!! Absolutely wonderful!! A beautiful full ambery amber, deep and masculine, which I love - natural and glorious. It's the labdanum that makes it so superb, and also the gorgeous guaiac wood. They are heavenly, and it really stands out as something superbly special to my nose. Very lovely spices, plus there's a divine smoky vanilla, and maybe that's also the oud, and a deep soft gentle tobacco which makes me melt into oblivion!!! I adore it. And it lasts and lasts!!! I tell you! I can smell it for days afterwards, which is a complete treat, as it is so soothing and comforting, and makes me feel elegant and alluring. My beloved adores it on me, and we both love it on him too. It's completely fantastic!!!