Deep Ocean Amber

Great fragrance. Found a tester for $100 and blind bought. Not as challenging as some may think. The name is slightly misleading but the bottle color makes up for it in that regard. Resinous scent that gave me the feelings of nature when first applying. Not aquatic at all, but I guess you could convince yourself of the depths of the ocean? There is an alluring amount of sweetness to this fragrance that keeps your nose coming back for more. I feel this is due to the animalic facets blending well with that dusting of sweetness so it’s never ever gourmand or cloying. The sweet nature of this fragrance isn’t anything like modern designers, it’s not a vanilla type sweetness, more so imagine what a sweet resinous amber would smell like if it were such a thing. It’s like a golden, low frequency glowing sweetness rather than a blast of highly radiating sugar. Overall, a phenomenal fragrance that would add some uniqueness to many collections. Worth a sample for sure.

Deep Ocean Amber is not a marine, but a splendid journey into the darkest abysses, with the depth and light salinity of ambergris blending with warm, sensual notes, among which ambrette seeds stand out. Slightly camphorated notes immerse the fragrance in a unique, dark and magnetic atmosphere, making it a fragrance that went beyond any idea I might have had when reading its name or the olfactory pyramid. Well-balanced, intense, wonderful. Like the legendary city of Atlantis underwater, shining despite the depths of the abyss. If you love intense, original and enveloping fragrances, you will be enchanted.

This is a great amber fragrance and one of the best from Sospiro in my opinion. It is a departure from the rest of the line which maybe the reason behind the less favourable reviews. It is not as mass appealing and is slightly animalic. It is not as close to O'Hira as others may suggest but it is every bit as good. Currently available at Maxaroma for $166 which is great value in my view.

I tried this and I give this gem a 10. It is full bottle worthy. If you like the austere and sensual fragrance of sweet ambergris, then you will probably like DOA too. This is very similar to Ambre Tigre by Givenchy. It lasts the whole day, is unisex, and very classy.

Interesting stuff. To be honest, I got this just because of how utterly incoherent it is with the rest of the sospiro lineup. This is the one that is not like the others, in scent profile, in name, and certainly in audience. This release is super nonsensical, as the typical sospiro buyer is definitely not someone who would enjoy something like this. Sospiros are loud, brash, sometimes sweet, always fresh and bright. This is everything but that. This is quiet in sillage, low, deep, and abstract. Makes you wonder why Sospiro, and to some extent, Christian Provenzano, would release this perfume under this brand. The contextual stuff is confusing but the naming is quite good, Deep Ocean Amber makes perfect sense with the actual scent. Very hard to review because of its abstract nature. In that sense, it is very similar to something like Zoologist Squid, as mentioned below, or in my opinion, like MM White Whale. The comparison with the latter is not with its scent profile, but its effect. White whale is an extremely abstract aquatic salty melon ambergris thing as well, but these two scents smell nothing alike. The effect is similar, though. White whale evokes a hazy ship going through rough seas, surrounded by fog. Deep ocean amber takes us under the ocean. Somewhere deep enough that no light thinks of penetrating. You can't see anything, not even your own fingers. Both scents evoke a sense of confusion. Where are we right now? In both scents, violet leaf and ambrette juxtaposes the aquatic and amber elements, giving them a strange, modern aloofness. Sterility. You are not part of the ocean, you are separate, distinct. An outsider looking in. You are in the water, but not wet, not cold, not uncomfortable. You are impossible. This perspective, of a stranger, is the basis of what characterizes these scents, separates them from conventional aquatics, your Sel de Marin or Acqua di Sale. There is no setting, no place, no time. Who am I, even? Not particularly complex. Actually quite modern, minimalist. Dries down linearly. Amber is "dense" not heavy. Quite a big distinction. Dark toned and a bit unintelligible, but does not actually wear heavily. Surprisingly, an all year fragrance, if you like it. A bit smoky, a bit sweet, a bit salty. Interesting textures in this one. The synthetic ambergris accord is quite well made, doesn't feel synthetic. Could be good for layering, but I can't imagine with what. I guess you'll have to test. Worth the sample. Edit: Russian Tea? Really? wtf