Outstanding list, Seb. I recall you releasing your Top Amber list back under your Man Loves Cologne moniker and have been looking forward to seeing what you're wearing nowadays. As for me...amber is a tough note for me to wear because it just comes across as being too feminine on my skin or for my tastes. However, I am really starting to love amber fragrances when done matched with a really heavy balsamic/incense vibe...and I have already loved it on the ladies. Today I'm wearing Maitre Parfumeur Et Gantier Ambre Precieux. It pretty much sat on my shelf the past three years because I just wasn't feeling the love toward amber scents. However, I rediscovered it this past Fall and wondered why I haven't been wearing this one...it's just gorgeous: amber, myrrh (I'm a huge incense and myrrh fan) and some vanilla; it just smells of quality. I picked up a 100ml of Ambre Precieux back in 2014 because it was selling for something like $75 on Fragrancenet. Good luck finding it for double the price nowadays. Anyway, I noticed they now have a few bottle and I look forward to you doing a side-by-side comparison. Moreover, I'm surprised this didn't make your Top 5 because this one truly is a gorgeous fragrances...and it's been around for almost 30-years. A classic IMO! Although I have Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan I rarely wear it. It's a terrific fragrance, no doubt, but it smells too foodie (like Indian food) and, while I love eating Indian food, I just don't like wearing it on my skin. Shame! But this is where Mitzah hits a home-run IMO. I love this fragrance and, to me, it managed to have a very similar Ambre Sultan vibe without going into that gourmand territory...and I love it - also a Top 5 in my amber list. Anyway, I've added Jovan Secret Amber to my Spring to-buy-list and hope to pick-up a bottle of Parfum d'Empire Ambre Russe as well. Enjoyed!
Have you tried Akkad by Lubin? The amber note is a bit too prominent the SO promptly appropriated it for herself, saying it's too sweet for me! So that bottle is now hers.
Love your list Sebastian!!! I'm so disappointed that they discontinued Mitzah...I have a decant that I use carefully but man I would to have a full bottle! God bless and be safe
Great video ! I'll definitely try your top choices here in Paris since I love amber scent. May I ask if you've tried Amber Blend (Davidoff) ? I've just heard about it, interestingly we cannot find Davidoff here in Paris in general (apart from Cold water). Thank you.
Very nice list. For some reason I thought Amouage Opus VI would've at minimum made 'honorable mention' ? At any rate, so many great perfumes, so little time. Plus, tastes truly vary from person to person. Look forward to sampling Issey Bay's Amber when I get the opportunity. Till next time, always smell your best, Mosiah 😁
Just got my nose on Ambre Russe and agree fully with your review. Booze, amber, spice (Coriander seed?), tea, and leather all wafting in and out of prominence. Definitely on my "to buy" list...
I'm heavy into my amber phase right now, so this is perfecr. I'm on a Jan "no-buy" but Ambre Russe will be my first purchase in Feb based on a sample I ordered in Dec. Incredible scent!! If you can, check out Farmacia SS. Annunziata's "Ambra Nera". Whoa! Animalic, but very human and musky...absolutely Italian...absolutely stunning! Great video!!😘
Oh nice, glad you like Ambre Russe it certainly is a magical fragrance, one of my Top 10 scents for sure. I will have to check out the Ambra Nera you mention. Sounds lovely! Thank you for watching the video! :)
Sebastien, if you enjoy Ambre Fetiche from Annick Goutal you absolutely must try Ambre Savage from Annick Goutal. It's Ambre Fetiche amped up to another world! 🖒😉
Great list! My favorites amber scents, at this time, are: Ambre Sauvage by Annick Goutal, Ambre Loup by Rania J., LDDM by Andy Tauer, Ambre 114 by Histoires de Parfums, Garuda by Jul&Mad (in love with almost all of their offerings).
Amber scents are a little tricky for me. I do not care for full-on amber scents (e.g. Montale Blue Amber and TF Amber Absolulte). I like my amber a little more softened (e.g. Ambre Nuit). Thanks for the great review, Sebastian!
Super, nice to see some in there i not heard of and still need to try, my favourite amber is still montale blue amber, closely followed by ambre sultan and l'occitane ambre, franck boclet ambre is very nice too, a criminally not talked about house.
*BEST AMBER LIST EVER* _Rania J, YES_ _Very attractively priced_ You should see yourself smiling when talking about your collection. Reason why, excellent choices . Yes, Ambre Sultan , herbal and wonderful. I got to sample Annick's before the switch. Thank you for getting me into her house. I am going to sample Isabey I just picked up from Min of NY, Nobile 1942's Estroverso for $50. us.min.com/collections/sale . I like it. My favorite amber is Profumum Roma's Ambra Auera Thanks again fro another great review Sebastian .
I need the two Profumum Ambra's in my collection. Love the house I just didn't have them in time when I did this video so on the next video yes. But yes the Rania J is so damn good. Great purchase for me for sure! :)
Thanks for this list! Also I really like "Valour" and "Fortitude" by Robert Graham. High quality designer releases. Thanks for letting us know about them.
I concur Rania J is amazing! The one missing that comes to mind is Amouage Opus VI. Grand Soir is on my 'to buy' list, definitely! Amber Absolute is such an all day commitment... Great List, however! Some I'm drawing a blank on at the moment. I'll add 'um as they come to mind. Thanks and Respects!
Oh yes those are great but in all reality too many ambers and not enough money or time to own them all!! Thank you for stopping by! I do appreciate it! :)
I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who feels that way, lol..! Still, quite a marvelous list you have there... Think I'll look into L'Ambre De Carthage... It sounds promising. Honors...
I loved seeing your favorite Ambers! I took notes on a few of them, but I really shouldn't be buying any more ambery scents! Have you ever tried Ambre a Sade by Nez a Nez? it's very boozy and delicious! :-)
Looking Feeling Smelling Great thanks for your response. Last questions. What is the projection, silage and longevity of Houbigant Royale? Also what does it smell like?
There is a limited edition of Ambre Precieux called Ultime issued 2014. It is richer b/c of the addition of incense. Nevertheless, Ambre Loup and Ambre d'Carthage are a cut above the rest. I would add Amouage' Opus VI and Ambra Aurea by Profumum Roma. Great collection and thanks for sharing :)
Oh yes I know this and have tried it many times, love it as much as the original but do not currently own the Ultime! :)The others I know too just don't own them currently but perhaps in the near future! :)
Im with you when it comes to loving AMBER so warm & inviting Ive got the JOVAN what a simple surprise AMBRE FETICHE is a new acquisition & you describe it perfectly love it speaking of passion - AMBRE NUIT is magnificent BY KILIAN is a yummy take on AMBER my TAUER transports me to an ARABIAN souk I am crazy about AMBRE SULTAN - it gets tons of compliments GRAND SOIR is a gorgeous bright version of AMBER what a terrific list plenty new ones to exp[lore thanks JIM from MIAMI BEACH
I just received my sample of Ambre Russe a couple days ago, but I haven't tried it yet. Another decent (and cheap) amber is Man Amber by Halston. I'm sure it doesn't compare in quality or performance to some of the others, but it is quite good, better than the low price might suggest. Finally, one other fragrance, which is an oil instead of a perfume, is Kalemat Amber. I actually wore that today and received a comment that the woman who smelled it said that it immediately took her back to when she attended a Catholic church and they'd burn incense, and that it gave her flashbacks of Jesus. I assume that was a good thing, but since she only referred to it as an "interesting cologne", I can't say for sure. All I know is that I love it. :-)
Oh awesome you got a sample of Ambre Russe. I wonder if it's the original or the new formulation? The original is definitely better but the new one is fine too. I'll have to try those other ones. The Halston sounds perfect. The Kalemat sounds great too but I just don't like oils. But would be worth it I suppose to test. Thanks for the suggestions! :)
It's the original. I was a little scared about buying it because if I fall in love with it, it's probably going to be hard, or at least very expensive, to get a larger decant or bottle. I just sprayed some on a clean patch of skin, and is it ever wonderful!
I have it's been a while though. No one sells Carolina Herrera here in San Francisco. But In Madrid two years ago I tested it. Actually I had also tested it in Paris Galleries a few years prior as well! I enjoy it! :)
Hi Sebastian ,did you try Venetian Italian brend The Merchant of Venice. Ottoman Amber-amazing masculin amber. You can see review on my channel. ( Also Esteban parfums Ambre).
I do and have worn it in the past but currently do not own it. It reminds me of a few on the list so I didn't think it was necessary to own again! But I don't hate it! :)
Blue Amber is good yes if you don't have it currently then get it. You can also try things like Ambre Sultan by Serge Lutens or Ambre Russe by Parfum D'Empire. They are certainly not too expensive but great niche ambers. I have links in the video if you want to check them out! :)
+Looking Feeling Smelling Great Fragrance Reviews I have ambre sultan;but I think its the reformulated of last summer because have a poor proyection,is that because I want this Montale, I want a big proyection.How is the proyection of ambre sultan and the another?thank you so much
You know I'm not sure. But in all honesty I have had Montale's get reformulated too so how can you be sure they are not reformulated when you buy it? One fragrance Intense Cafe I wore had huge projection the second bottle I got was completely different in performance so I cannot guarantee they will be fine for you this time. Ambre Sultan does not have huge projection. The Ambre Russe the old formulation had bit projection and I love it! :)
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Great list! My favorite amber fragrances are: Ambrarem by Histoire de Parfums, Ambra Aurea by Profumum Roma and Opus VI by Amouage.
Outstanding list, Seb. I recall you releasing your Top Amber list back under your Man Loves Cologne moniker and have been looking forward to seeing what you're wearing nowadays. As for me...amber is a tough note for me to wear because it just comes across as being too feminine on my skin or for my tastes. However, I am really starting to love amber fragrances when done matched with a really heavy balsamic/incense vibe...and I have already loved it on the ladies.
Today I'm wearing Maitre Parfumeur Et Gantier Ambre Precieux. It pretty much sat on my shelf the past three years because I just wasn't feeling the love toward amber scents. However, I rediscovered it this past Fall and wondered why I haven't been wearing this one...it's just gorgeous: amber, myrrh (I'm a huge incense and myrrh fan) and some vanilla; it just smells of quality. I picked up a 100ml of Ambre Precieux back in 2014 because it was selling for something like $75 on Fragrancenet. Good luck finding it for double the price nowadays. Anyway, I noticed they now have a few bottle and I look forward to you doing a side-by-side comparison. Moreover, I'm surprised this didn't make your Top 5 because this one truly is a gorgeous fragrances...and it's been around for almost 30-years. A classic IMO!
Although I have Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan I rarely wear it. It's a terrific fragrance, no doubt, but it smells too foodie (like Indian food) and, while I love eating Indian food, I just don't like wearing it on my skin. Shame! But this is where Mitzah hits a home-run IMO. I love this fragrance and, to me, it managed to have a very similar Ambre Sultan vibe without going into that gourmand territory...and I love it - also a Top 5 in my amber list.
Anyway, I've added Jovan Secret Amber to my Spring to-buy-list and hope to pick-up a bottle of Parfum d'Empire Ambre Russe as well. Enjoyed!
Have you tried Akkad by Lubin? The amber note is a bit too prominent the SO promptly appropriated it for herself, saying it's too sweet for me! So that bottle is now hers.
Love your list Sebastian!!! I'm so disappointed that they discontinued Mitzah...I have a decant that I use carefully but man I would to have a full bottle! God bless and be safe
Tom Ford Amber Absolute and Xerjoff More than Words, both are great Amber fragrances
Great video ! I'll definitely try your top choices here in Paris since I love amber scent. May I ask if you've tried Amber Blend (Davidoff) ? I've just heard about it, interestingly we cannot find Davidoff here in Paris in general (apart from Cold water). Thank you.
Great list Sebastian.
Very nice list. For some reason I thought Amouage Opus VI would've at minimum made 'honorable mention' ? At any rate, so many great perfumes, so little time. Plus, tastes truly vary from person to person. Look forward to sampling Issey Bay's Amber when I get the opportunity. Till next time, always smell your best, Mosiah 😁
Yes!!! Amber is such an amazing note. Really nice vanilla like woody warming note.
Love it!! Going to review Ambre Precieux Ultime this evening. Great underrated house. Love the video Seb!
Thank you! Yes very underrated house for sure. Been to their shop twice in Paris on two different trips. Great scents. Thank you for stopping by! :)
Ahhh! Nice!! I've had a sample of precieux ultime for a couple of years, lovely juice, got it from first in fragrance
Just got my nose on Ambre Russe and agree fully with your review. Booze, amber, spice (Coriander seed?), tea, and leather all wafting in and out of prominence. Definitely on my "to buy" list...
I'm heavy into my amber phase right now, so this is perfecr. I'm on a Jan "no-buy" but Ambre Russe will be my first purchase in Feb based on a sample I ordered in Dec. Incredible scent!! If you can, check out Farmacia SS. Annunziata's "Ambra Nera". Whoa! Animalic, but very human and musky...absolutely Italian...absolutely stunning! Great video!!😘
Oh nice, glad you like Ambre Russe it certainly is a magical fragrance, one of my Top 10 scents for sure. I will have to check out the Ambra Nera you mention. Sounds lovely! Thank you for watching the video! :)
Nice list of Amber fragrances
Sebastien, if you enjoy Ambre Fetiche from Annick Goutal you absolutely must try Ambre Savage from Annick Goutal. It's Ambre Fetiche amped up to another world! 🖒😉
Nice you included MFK Grand Soir so high! But try Kilian Amber Oud; it's immense
im glad that you gave that example of the mfk grand soir smelling like the city lights of paris because i randomly give things like that a smell
I LOVE when you do note/accord focused videos!!! 💛 Amber is one of my favorites - ready to get my wallet out 😜
Oh thank you, appreciate it. Stay tuned for more in the near future! :)
Great list! My favorites amber scents, at this time, are: Ambre Sauvage by Annick Goutal, Ambre Loup by Rania J., LDDM by Andy Tauer, Ambre 114 by Histoires de Parfums, Garuda by Jul&Mad (in love with almost all of their offerings).
Great list and fun to watch. Thanks.
Thank you Rebecca! :)
Amber scents are a little tricky for me. I do not care for full-on amber scents (e.g. Montale Blue Amber and TF Amber Absolulte). I like my amber a little more softened (e.g. Ambre Nuit). Thanks for the great review, Sebastian!
Excellent list!! Amber one of my favorite notes.
Thank you. I am glad you love amber too as it's one of my favorite notes in perfumes! :)
Have you tried Kalemat by Arabian Oud? I think it's a terrific amber fragrance.
Out of buget at the moment but just visiting once again to listen to the music. Still👌👍
Super, nice to see some in there i not heard of and still need to try,
my favourite amber is still montale blue amber, closely followed by ambre sultan and l'occitane ambre, franck boclet ambre is very nice too, a criminally not talked about house.
Agree on Franck Boclet, very underrated. Must check their scents out soon. Thanks for reminding me! :)
Thanks for the review. I enjoyed. Tom
Great list, I would recommend trying histoires de parfums ambre 114.
ambre Preciux! love that one.
great! review!!! I'll be sure to check these out. What I Like About You reviews you seem to seek out quality colognes
*BEST AMBER LIST EVER*
_Rania J, YES_
_Very attractively priced_
You should see yourself smiling
when talking about your collection.
Reason why, excellent choices .
Yes, Ambre Sultan , herbal and wonderful.
I got to sample Annick's before the switch.
Thank you for getting me into her house.
I am going to sample Isabey
I just picked up from Min of NY,
Nobile 1942's Estroverso for $50.
us.min.com/collections/sale .
I like it.
My favorite amber is
Profumum Roma's Ambra Auera
Thanks again fro another great review Sebastian .
I need the two Profumum Ambra's in my collection. Love the house I just didn't have them in time when I did this video so on the next video yes. But yes the Rania J is so damn good. Great purchase for me for sure! :)
You need to try Roja Amber Extrait.
I have tried it! :)
So Amber, Montale. I know this one only .... and I love it.
Grand Soir, L'Eau d'Ambre Extrême by L'Artisan Parfumeur and Ambra Aure by Profumum Roma are 3 of my favourites.
Not my favourite note but I do have my loves. MPG Ambre Precieux, SL Ambre Sultan, and Ambre Russe. Rania is lovely too.
By Kilian Amberwood has great vanilla and Ambre. I dont smell any oud. I prefere LADDM thai i one and love!
Halston Man Amber is supposed to be a good cheapie but I've never smelled it - do you have any experience with it?
You're the second person who mentioned it so it must be nice. Perhaps I should check it out! :)
Hey Sebastian how is the performance, projection, Sillage of ambre loup.please advice.thank you
Ambre Russe (BIG label) is a masterpiece. Dhajala is my runner up.
Need to try Dhajala but there's so many more and not enough time or even money to own everything! :)
But Ambre Russe is a Top 10 all time fragrance for me. The original! :)
Thanks for this list! Also I really like "Valour" and "Fortitude" by Robert Graham. High quality designer releases. Thanks for letting us know about them.
Thank you for stopping by. Appreciate it! :)
Hey sebastian Is ambre loop similar to Amber absolute? If not what's the closest to Amber absolute you've tried?
Not at all. At least not to me. I find Ambre Loup a bit gourmanish but that could just be me. But I don't think they are close! :)
Is ambre fetiche sweet?
Also, is it similar to any other perfume?
It's a very dark smoky savory amber. Not similar to others to me Pretty original.
I concur Rania J is amazing! The one missing that comes to mind is Amouage Opus VI. Grand Soir is on my 'to buy' list, definitely! Amber Absolute is such an all day commitment... Great List, however! Some I'm drawing a blank on at the moment. I'll add 'um as they come to mind. Thanks and Respects!
Ambrarem by Histoires and Akkad by Lubin...!!!
Oh yes those are great but in all reality too many ambers and not enough money or time to own them all!! Thank you for stopping by! I do appreciate it! :)
I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who feels that way, lol..! Still, quite a marvelous list you have there... Think I'll look into L'Ambre De Carthage... It sounds promising. Honors...
I loved seeing your favorite Ambers! I took notes on a few of them, but I really shouldn't be buying any more ambery scents! Have you ever tried Ambre a Sade by Nez a Nez? it's very boozy and delicious! :-)
Boozy? Seriously. I'm there. Must check, yesterday! :)
Why doesn't Maitre parfumeur et gantier get more play? They have amazing scents.
What is your opinion on Jardin du nil and parfum de habit?
Brother have you smelled Houbigant Royale or Intense? If so what's your opinion on the fragrances? Thanks
You mean Fougere Royale? Yes I have it and love it! :)
Looking Feeling Smelling Great thanks for your response. Last questions. What is the projection, silage and longevity of Houbigant Royale? Also what does it smell like?
It's a fougere and you can learn about it more here: ua-cam.com/video/exR5kUZALU4/v-deo.html moderate in projection in sillage!
How about longevity?
I would say a good 7 hours give or take!!
Definitely going to try your # 1 RUSSIAN AMBER PDE AMBRE R 😎👍🏼
There is a limited edition of Ambre Precieux called Ultime issued 2014. It is richer b/c of the addition of incense. Nevertheless, Ambre Loup and Ambre d'Carthage are a cut above the rest. I would add Amouage' Opus VI and Ambra Aurea by Profumum Roma. Great collection and thanks for sharing :)
Oh yes I know this and have tried it many times, love it as much as the original but do not currently own the Ultime! :)The others I know too just don't own them currently but perhaps in the near future! :)
Thank you for your kind response, look forward to watching more of your vids
Thank you Nadir! :)
Awesome video as always~! :) :) :)
Sebastian where can I buy Ambre Sauvage ?
Exceptional List
Im with you when it comes to loving AMBER so warm & inviting Ive got the JOVAN what a simple surprise AMBRE FETICHE is a new acquisition & you describe it perfectly love it speaking of passion - AMBRE NUIT is magnificent BY KILIAN is a yummy take on AMBER my TAUER transports me to an ARABIAN souk I am crazy about AMBRE SULTAN - it gets tons of compliments GRAND SOIR is a gorgeous bright version of AMBER what a terrific list plenty new ones to exp[lore thanks JIM from MIAMI BEACH
BTW here's my 2019 Amber video Jim: ua-cam.com/video/3-q9RtwN3fc/v-deo.html
What about Gaultier2 ?
How about Amber Aoud by Roja Dove? No go my friend 🤷🏻♂️
I just received my sample of Ambre Russe a couple days ago, but I haven't tried it yet. Another decent (and cheap) amber is Man Amber by Halston. I'm sure it doesn't compare in quality or performance to some of the others, but it is quite good, better than the low price might suggest. Finally, one other fragrance, which is an oil instead of a perfume, is Kalemat Amber. I actually wore that today and received a comment that the woman who smelled it said that it immediately took her back to when she attended a Catholic church and they'd burn incense, and that it gave her flashbacks of Jesus. I assume that was a good thing, but since she only referred to it as an "interesting cologne", I can't say for sure. All I know is that I love it. :-)
Oh awesome you got a sample of Ambre Russe. I wonder if it's the original or the new formulation? The original is definitely better but the new one is fine too. I'll have to try those other ones. The Halston sounds perfect. The Kalemat sounds great too but I just don't like oils. But would be worth it I suppose to test. Thanks for the suggestions! :)
It's the original. I was a little scared about buying it because if I fall in love with it, it's probably going to be hard, or at least very expensive, to get a larger decant or bottle. I just sprayed some on a clean patch of skin, and is it ever wonderful!
Oh wow, nice. It's so good for sure!! :)
Hey Steven what is number 13 called?
Steven?
Why is amber in perfumed always pictured as amber the fossilized resin?
does mitzah and amber preceux smell the same?
NO but Mitzah has similarities to Ambre Sultan by Serge Lutens! :)
Hello, I'm curious, did you ever smell the new bottle of Amber Prexiu?
have you tried Amber Desire by Carolina Herrera?
I have it's been a while though. No one sells Carolina Herrera here in San Francisco. But In Madrid two years ago I tested it. Actually I had also tested it in Paris Galleries a few years prior as well! I enjoy it! :)
@@ThePerfumeGuy did you like it?
Is there a fragrance like The one EDT that performs well? ( I actually don't like the EDP as much)
Hi Sebastian ,did you try Venetian Italian brend The Merchant of Venice. Ottoman Amber-amazing masculin amber. You can see review on my channel. ( Also Esteban parfums Ambre).
Where is Amber Absoluuuuuute!!! :D
You should try Paris Mascate by Carven :-)
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Ambra Aurea Profumum Roma
Amber list without Ambre 114!?
Watch the newer video that's OLD!
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dont you like blue amber by montale????
I do and have worn it in the past but currently do not own it. It reminds me of a few on the list so I didn't think it was necessary to own again! But I don't hate it! :)
+Looking Feeling Smelling Great Fragrance Reviews what do you think about this fragrance?I was thinking buy it but I need your opinion ahaha
Blue Amber is good yes if you don't have it currently then get it. You can also try things like Ambre Sultan by Serge Lutens or Ambre Russe by Parfum D'Empire. They are certainly not too expensive but great niche ambers. I have links in the video if you want to check them out! :)
+Looking Feeling Smelling Great Fragrance Reviews I have ambre sultan;but I think its the reformulated of last summer because have a poor proyection,is that because I want this Montale, I want a big proyection.How is the proyection of ambre sultan and the another?thank you so much
You know I'm not sure. But in all honesty I have had Montale's get reformulated too so how can you be sure they are not reformulated when you buy it? One fragrance Intense Cafe I wore had huge projection the second bottle I got was completely different in performance so I cannot guarantee they will be fine for you this time. Ambre Sultan does not have huge projection. The Ambre Russe the old formulation had bit projection and I love it! :)
YES! JOVAN is a hidden gem JIM from MIAMI BEACH
My favorite Amber frag is Halston Man Amber! Very very sexy cause it smells great!!
Ambre 114 ???
It's good, I have worn it before but I currently do not own it. Has similarities to a few on this list! :)
Davidoff Amber Blend sweet and boozy amber
Come on Sebastian Tom Ford Amber Absolute doesn't worth being in the top 15, It is to me the Greatest Amber ever made.
If you have it and if you don't why would you add it to the list? LOL! I never got into it and it's discontinued! So?
AMBRA AVREA by Profumum Roma is the business!! I have done a review (check it out, Cfuture) on this beautiful diamond. Great video sir!!🙂
Lddm!!!