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Ambre by L'Occitane en Provence

Men Women 2016

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Ambre by L'Occitane en Provence is a woody oriental fragrance created in 2016 by a team of perfumers. This composition, designed for men and women, unfolds a scent pyramid where the top notes are bergamot and freesia; the heart reveals amber and labdanum; and the base rests on vanilla, musk, and patchouli.

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When to wear it (votes)

  • Winter 37%
  • Spring 14%
  • Summer 7.6%
  • Autumn 41%
  • Day 52%
  • Night 48%

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Community

325 votes

  • Positive 91%
  • Negative 4.9%
  • Neutral 3.7%
positive reviews 325 community votes
LongevityModerate SillageModerate Best momentAutumn CharacterUnisex

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Leading answer I own it

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Leading answer Autumn

340 votes

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Leading answer Day

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About Ambre

Main accord amber Year 2016 Gender Men · Women

Ambre by L’Occitane en Provence is a woody oriental fragrance created in 2016 by a team of perfumers. This composition, designed for men and women, unfolds a scent pyramid where the top notes are bergamot and freesia; the heart reveals amber and labdanum; and the base rests on vanilla, musk, and patchouli.

Flowers Musk, amber and animalic Resins and balsams Spices Woods and mosses

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Longevity

Leading answer Moderate

133 votes

Sillage

Leading answer Moderate

156 votes

Character

Leading answer Balanced

103 votes

Value perception

Leading answer Fair price

98 votes

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  1. I bought it because I felt I needed to. It’s the same, or practically the same as an already discontinued Kiehl’s fragrance, Vanilla & Cedar. I don’t find it to be an oriental fragrance as such, it’s not complex or heavy, but rather quite gentle. What stands out most is a fairly natural and fairly dark vanilla, but without being cloying. Completely unisex.

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  2. I bought this fragrance recently and I have to say I’m not really into sweet scents, especially when they advertise them as for both sexes haha the thing is I like how it develops, it’s quite subtle, it’s just that its scent reminds me of something but I still don’t know what, anyway I like it and I think it’s one of L’Occitane’s iconic fragrances, it was expensive here in Honduras, around 2,000 lps, two thousand lempiras as they say, but I’m happy with my purchase, the good thing is the bottle is refillable, I can put in another one when I use it up.😏

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  3. For years I looked for a clone of neonatura and it’s great, unmatched longevity, great projection. It’s divine, warm, enveloping, to me it brings tremendous calm

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  4. What a wonderful perfume, please…! I bought it yesterday. The saleswoman tells me it’s the “reformulation” of the old Ambré, which you can’t get anymore, and that they made it again to commemorate L’Occitane’s fortieth anniversary, celebrated in 2016. Powerful opening, amber, slightly sweet, woody and balsamic fragrance. Incredible longevity. It’s better for nighttime and cold weather. Let’s hope they don’t discontinue it again. I truly found a real gem. All L’Occitane en Provence products are excellent quality, although quite expensive. But they’re worth it.

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  5. What a marvelous perfume, please…! I bought it yesterday. The saleswoman tells me it’s the “reformulation” of the old Ambré, which is no longer available, and that they made it again to commemorate L’Occitane’s fortieth anniversary, celebrated in 2016. Powerful opening, amber, slightly sweet, woody and balsamic fragrance. Incredible longevity. Better for nighttime and cold weather. Let’s hope they don’t discontinue it again. I truly found a real gem. All L’Occitane en Provence products are excellent quality, although quite expensive. But they’re worth it.

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  6. Elias.cassis

    I bought it because I felt it was necessary. It’s the same, or practically the same as an already discontinued Kiehl’s fragrance, Vanilla & Cedar. It doesn’t strike me as an oriental fragrance as such, it’s not complex or heavy, but rather quite friendly. Above all, a fairly natural and fairly dark vanilla stands out, but without being cloying. Completely unisex.

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  7. I picked this up because I felt I needed it. It’s equal to, or almost identical to, that Kiehl’s Vanilla & Cedar scent that’s been around forever. It’s not an overpowering oriental, but rather very pleasant. What stands out most is a natural, dark vanilla without being cloying. Totally unisex.

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  8. I bought it recently and have to say, I’m not usually into sweet scents, especially ones marketed for both genders, haha. The point is, I like its development; it’s quite subtle, though it smells like something I can’t quite identify. Anyway, I love it. I think an iconic L’Occitane fragrance cost me a pretty penny here in Honduras, around 2,000 lempiras. I’m happy with the purchase because the bottle is refillable, so I can buy more when I run out.

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  9. vickysoberano

    I’ve been searching for a Neonatura clone for years, and this is amazing. Unmatched longevity, great projection. It’s divine, warm, and spacious. It gives me a tremendous sense of calm.

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  10. What a wonderful perfume, please…! I opened it yesterday. The salesperson told me it’s the ‘reformulation’ of the old Ambré, which is no longer available, and that they brought it back to celebrate L’Occitane’s 40th anniversary, which they hit in 2016. Powerful opening, ambered, slightly sweet, woody, and balsamic. Incredible longevity. It works better for night and cold weather. Let’s hope they don’t discontinue it again. I truly found a gem. All L’Occitane en Provence products are excellent quality, though quite pricey. But they’re worth it.

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