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Amber fragrances are the warm, rich end of perfumery: resins, vanilla, spices and balsams that feel enveloping and last for many hours. The family used to be called "oriental".
They are at their best in cold weather and at night. These are the amber fragrances in our catalog, ordered by how long they last.
How we picked. We took every fragrance in our catalog in the amber family and ordered them by how long they last and how many occasions they cover. The list shows up to 10. Prices are typical US retail prices and may differ at checkout.
Guerlain
$140 · 3.0 oz · EDP · Women · Amber
The amber perfume par excellence. Luminous bergamot melting into smoky vanilla and incense: almost a century of legend.
Dior
$135 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Women · Amber
Bitter almond and vanilla with a creamy, almost edible warmth. A sultry classic for cold evenings.
Givenchy
$110 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Men · Amber
Powdery iris and dark vanilla with a touch of lavender. Classic elegance with a modern, enveloping sweetness.
Jean Paul Gaultier
$110 · 4.2 oz · EDT · Men · Amber
Juicy pear and black vanilla with cinnamon. A very sweet, very loud party scent.
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Take the quizIt is not a single ingredient. Amber is an accord, usually made from labdanum, benzoin and vanilla, that smells warm, sweet and resinous.
Fall and winter, and in the evening. In summer heat, amber fragrances can feel heavy.
Generally, yes. They are built on heavy base materials that evaporate slowly, so they are among the longest-lasting styles.
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