Rive d’Ambre

What a masterpiece. I blind bought this one, when it was discontinued and I found an insane discount. I nearly hadn't even heard this one, I didn't even know it was an eau de cologne take, my full attention from Atelier line was on Plum Japonais. I first tested it during a heatwave on May and it performed quite bad, it disappeared within a couple of hours, I went really easy on the spray though, I thought this might be a heavy private blend and on the same track with the rest private blend powerhouses. Well this is not the case - but we will talk about this later, because it is not as weak as many say. I kept reading reviews saying that this is weak and linear so I was a bit skeptical about it, I used it again over spraying a bit, during the heat of the Greek summer and I got disappointed again as it quite collapsed to a weak mess in less than an hour. I decided to give it another try today, a perfect sunny warm autumn day and I experienced something totally new and amazing. I guess that Rive D'Ambre needs a bit of over spraying and a bit of the right temperature to shine - I don't mean snow but it had a hard time during the extreme heat I used to wear it. It opens with slightly dusty and bitter citruses but the balance between the dusty and bitter notes is phenomenal. It is like a modern eau de cologne minus any hints of retro notes. Then amber starts to shine but it is quite like a base of the whole composition and quite soft and a bit muted. It is so well blended, so amazing, I really can't get enough of its magic. I absolutely love this dry down which surprisingly stayed with me for a total of 8(!) hours with good projection and 6 more hours as a skin scent. This surprised me so much because what I kept reading - and what I had already experienced - was that this one doesn't last at all - I thought that if it underperformed in heat, it would just evaporate in minutes on more cold days. Not really. Its duration was a huge surprise when I used it today - I guess that 20C degrees make it shine like a diamond. Is this one overpriced? Well it could be cheaper, it is not the definition of niche but it is a amazing perfume whatsoever. A masterpiece hiding in plain sight. Huge love from me and I hope to be able to get another bottle of this one.

Rewriting my review: Initially, I dismissed this as one of my grandmother's floral perfumes. It was just too blossom-y and powdery for me, and upon smelling it I instantly pictured this as something she would wear. After some time, I've given it a few wears and I've changed my stance. Slightly. Although i still get the "old-lady perfume" vibe, I also get clean orange zest and blossom. There's a smell that reminds me of standing by my grandparent's wildly overgrowing tangelo tree, a similar "stinkiness" that comes just ever so slightly in the background. Not sure it that "stink" came from the blossoms or the sap of the tree, but I recall that scent so vividly just typing about it now. I don't get amber at all, nor do I get cognac. I find this to be a crisp clean citrus fragrance that showcases what it smells like to be amongst orange and lemon trees. I feel like this fragrance got mixed up in marketing, maybe due to the name, but it absolutely should be in a blue bottle and not a dark amber one. 8/10 for me; a great clean scent that's unisex leaning on, well I'd say masculine upon re-review, but barely so IMO. Fragrance is choking if you over-apply it, 2 sprays on the neck should do it and lasts almost all day.

I'm sure most, or all of us, at one point has either "hit a wall" or become generally bored with fragrances. For me, this is the type of fragrance that reminds me why i love this. I don't know how else to say it. For me, it starts out kinda like a "dark" citrus with a "dark" aquatic vibe. The sweetness of it reminds me of orange fizzy candies but more of a tangerine aroma. Then, a couple hours later it's an almost totally different fragrance! Absolutely incredible. It almost literally smells different from one wearing to the next. Overall performance is very good. I used to think this belonged in the blue bottle, but nope. Tom got it right. Marketing didn't mix it up. Not one of my favorite fragrances by any means, but hugely impactful for me and really does remind me why i loved colognes and perfumes to begin with. To find gems like this. 10/10 as an overall product but I'd rate it an 7 for me personally. That may sound odd but giving it its due props.

LIKE A SPICIER VERSION OF PORTOfINO I find Rive D'ambre absolutely refreshing as well as warm and pleasing. It opens with a zesty citrus blast of orange and orange grind soaked in cognac and spiced with Cardamon and tarragon and mint. Very refreshing and like a men's cologne but taken the cologny aspect out of it for both sexes to enjoy. I prefer this in the summer and spring but it is a all around warm ambery yellow fragrance. It's like a sunset over a field of orange trees . I find this fizzy , orangey , slightly boozy , spicy and ambery, my only problem with this one is, it only lasts about two hours. But. I do enjoy reapplying a scent, I really don't mind , since we all love fragrances we all enjoy spraying it. I replay most of my scents 3 times during the day, just so I can enjoy the fresher top notes again and again.

The best that Tom Ford has ever put out. Its fresh, spicy and somehow seems perfect for any occasion. Opening is a very bitter citrus, similar to a citrus rind squeezed over a cocktail. Once it begins to dry down, you get a creamy citrus with hints of the cognac and minty, spicy, herbal undertone that create a unique amber barbershop like scent. Tarragon has to be the most unique aspect here that just seems to catch you off guard when you find it. You smell a hint of floral vanilla in the base from the tolu balsam, but it remains very fresh with those hints of spice. Simply a masterpiece and the best citrus scent to me, I will be stocking up on this discontinued gem. Surprisingly I get pretty good performance from the couple of bottles I've stocked up on. Tom Ford needs to re-release this one.

My first tom ford private blend experience was with tobacco vanille, its longevity and projection is beastly so i thought this would be the same, boy oh boy was i wrong! I had just smelled this at the shop and loved it and being private blend i didnt spray it to test it out, come 6 months later i decided to purchase it, it was this october i got it, sprayed it and was literally like “didnt i spray it? Did i miss my arm or something? I couldve sworn i sprayed it!”. So you can imagine my disappointment. It smells wonderful, tom ford has an awesome nose but something obviously went wrong here and im thinking maybe thats why its discontinued. Also, it triggered my skin allergy, just as tobacco vanille had but i just sprayed it on my clothes.

A palette of citruses that catches the bitter, sour and sweet aroma from all parts. It's bright and lively but there are shades of dark hidden underneath. The base provides some depth and ads character, but the star is always the citrus. Another companion is the mint, that puts the citruses even more into the spotlight with added crispness. Only in the late dry down, after about 5 hours, when I can only smell it from up close, I get a clear amber note. For me, this is a better alternative to Neroli Portofino as a summer scent, because it's more sparkly and complex. 8/10

8/10- The most fun TF composition. This blend is basically made of different citruses which don't lean too tart, fresh, or bitter. It's a perfect balance of all elements of the citruses featured in this blend. The cognac is noticeable and sophisticated, lovely scent if you can afford the price tag for sub-par longevity. Unlike the unruly and playful Bulgari Aqva Amara, Rive d’Ambre can be worn all year round and can be a signature scent for someone who loves citrus in fragrances. This citrus is calm and composed, suitable for the office.

I wore this the day I saw my husband for the first time, in 2014, because we both love citrus scents. There is a variety of citrus combined with hints of brandy and the subtle sweetness of cardamom that brings all the notes together. Not so masculine for a feminine dressed woman. It becomes a body scent in the dry-down. Unfortunately the longevity is quite short. Mr Tom Ford, I’ve spent so much money on buying your perfumes, can you please bring this one back without reformulating it?

Oh wow what a beautiful scent. Tom Ford never disappoints. Imho. This one is such a lovely unique citrusy Amber scent but it doesn’t project much and doesn’t last very long. I love it for Spring and Summer. When you first spray it give it a few seconds to settle down before u take a sniff. I suggest buying a sample first, from a reliable place. Definitely full bottle worthy. Once I finish my 15ml decant, I’m buying a bottle. I love this one.

Completely unisex! Not masculine. Last on skin for 3 hours max. Last on clothing 3 days max. Don’t waste this expensive product on skin b/c it won’t last. Instead, spray on your clothing and let the wafts illuminate your mood thru and thru. I typically don’t care for citrus based frags but this citrus is beautifully / beautifully done.

Did anyone clone this? I'd love to be able to wear this in abundance. Possibly the best summer scent i used to have, but it was way overpriced. Glorious scent though. I remember thinking it should have been in a fruit tingle colour bottle and 250ml and affordable, that would be great.

Fresh, green, clean, Christmas tree evergreens with a citrus top. I don't get any amber in this, and very little citrus. Rive d'Ambre is my favorite of the Atelier d'Orient series. Not as long lasting as other fragrances by Tom Ford. Still full bottle worthy for me.

What I love about this fragrances is that its not trying to be astounding and render all who smell it speechless. It's a lovely fragrance, perfect for Spring/summer, uses quality ingredients, has a discreet trail and gets compliments. Its a fav!

like opening a bag of satsumas really nice smell but not worth the money, i can get that in tesco for a couple of quid but i'm not carrying oranges about with me all day

The fragrance that wakes me up in the autumn morning. It's so pleasantly citrusy fresh with a twist of sophistication! Absolutely love it - mood booster!

This is so imperial and citrusy, I love it! The amber is indeed hidden, but in perfect balance with all the other notes.

Longevity 5 mins. Is there anything else out there that smells as awesome as this but actually lasts more than 5 mins?

Lovely scent, versatile, light and airy, sits close to the skin which is perfect for work or gym

Very orangy citrusy ambery on the very first spray. Loving it!