Gucci presents Ambrosia del Deserto: date, rose and a golden dragon

The perfumer is Nadège Le Garlantezec. Gucci places the composition in the fruity chypre family. The date takes a leading role, but shares space with flowers, spices and an earthy base.

Date and rose, with patchouli as counterpoint

The opening notes listed by the brand are blood orange, apricot, angelica seed and cinnamon. At the heart are davana, immortelle absolute and the date accord; rose is, along with the latter, one of the notes the house highlights in its presentation. The base combines patchouli, vanillin and benzoin.

Gucci pairs sweet date with rose and earthy patchouli. That contrast is central to the brand’s description. A skin test will show which facets come through most clearly.

A red bottle within The Alchemist’s Garden

Ambrosia del Deserto belongs to Gucci’s haute parfumerie collection. Alchemy provides the collection’s theme, with some fragrances grouped into four stages — Substratum, Vaporum, Liquidum and Ignis — each represented by a different bottle color. The brand also suggests layering the perfumes.

The bottle keeps the collection’s apothecary-inspired shape. The red glass and the golden dragon distinguish Ambrosia del Deserto within the collection; the box matches the bottle’s red glass. The color and decoration distinguish the fragrance while preserving the collection’s familiar silhouette.

Size and price in the United States

Gucci’s US store lists Ambrosia del Deserto Eau de Parfum 100 ml for $415. The official product page also indicates that it is made in Spain. This is the US list price at the time of writing; check current availability before ordering.