Ambre de Siam

Ambre de Siam is not what i expected according to the name... But maybe It is even better. It has some ambery vibe from the beggining, but AdS is not only an amber perfume. Ambre de Siam opens citrusy and spicy with the ginger, the bergamot and the tea... The It becomes Woody and creamy... It remember me a lot to 001 by Loewe, with a very similar sandalwood & patchouli creamy feeling, but more citrusy and with different spices. AdS is Also a bit more balsámic than 001 with the incense and r The benzoin and only a tiny bit smoky. For me is a very nice balsámic and fresh scent for daytime use. Unisex. Scent: 8.5 Longevity: 7 Sillage: 6 Quality/price: 5 Versatility: 9 Originality: 7 Global: 8

When I spray this I am greeted with a blast of what I interpret as oud that refuses to let go. It certainly reads like a very literal oud to my nose, it is a note I struggle with, but it might just be whatever was used to create the impression of amber in this particular composition (I have certainly smelled amber scents that have had a kind of dark, salty tinge to them, but in this one it makes me nauseous). Out of all the offerings of this house currently in the database, this is the only one listed as unisex. I can understand that. It is most definitely unisex-y. There is an unmistakable ginger note throughout that intermingles with the dark, smoky amber and adds some type of interest. I suppose that I can detect the other listed notes, but it's mostly about the amber and ginger to my nose, with some sandalwood and musk for depth. I don't think I would ever wear this. Certainly not bad, your mileage may vary.

strange... maybe my sample is spoiled but smells like bleach