Blue Amber

14 reseñas

Mostrando las más recientes primero.

• oscarsh86

  August 5, 2015

  

  I wore this fragrance all day today. It’s an absolute marvel. What a difference Montale oud perfumes make compared to those without… I won’t go into detail with this review, but if you like amber perfumes, you must try at least this one. And if you don’t, well, you should too. Amber, vanilla, and geranium are the three notes I notice the most here, very well blended and working really well on my skin. Projection and longevity are beastly. I have nothing more to add.

• drakecito

  August 22, 2015

  

  A dusty amber with notes of patchouli and vanilla (and maybe a geranium that’s a bit lost on me), simply perfect in its balance with an exquisite scent. Addictive, even. After a strange and confusing opening, it’s when it dries down that the amber mixed with vanilla truly shines; that’s where the fragrance makes sense. It’s unisex, though I see it leaning more masculine, which doesn’t stop a woman from wearing it. Obviously, it’s not for a little girl or a twenty-something. I’m not a fan of the brand, quite the opposite, but I have to say this is the best Montale perfume I’ve tried so far and I absolutely love it. It lacks the complexity and nuances of other ambers like Ambre Fetiche, Ambre Sultan, or Tango—all impressive, but in this case, it feels more appropriate because Blue Amber doesn’t go through any phase I dislike or find ‘dirty,’ as can happen with the ones I mentioned. I know it’s a lot to say, but personally, I’m sticking with this Montale. Moderate sillage, not suffocating or annoying, with brutal longevity.

• drakecito

  August 28, 2015

  

  A dusty amber with notes of patchouli and vanilla (perhaps a subtle geranium that I struggle to catch), simply perfect in its balance with an exquisite scent. Addictive even. It truly shines after a strange, confusing dry-down: the amber mixed with vanilla gains strength, and that’s where the fragrance really comes alive. Unisex, though I see it leaning more toward the masculine side without preventing a woman from wearing it. Obviously not for a little girl or a twenty-something. I’m not a fan of the brand, quite the opposite, but I have to say it’s the best Montale perfume I’ve tried so far and I absolutely loved it. It lacks the complexity and nuances of other ambers like Ambre Fetiche, Ambre Sultan, or Tango—all impressive—but in this case, it feels more appropriate because Blue Amber doesn’t go through any phase I dislike that becomes dirtier, as the ones I mentioned can. I know that’s a lot to say, but personally, I stick with Montale. Moderate sillage without being suffocating or annoying, with brutal longevity.

• RaphaelM

  December 22, 2017

  

  Not much more to add, but I wanted to share my impressions. Blue Amber isn’t complex; basically it has 3-4 notes, highlighting the geranium opening which is noticeable, though later the amber and vanilla overpower it, leaving that powdery combo with a faint touch of patchouli. It’s not complex, but I liked it: it’s simple and effective if you enjoy that powdery amber-vanilla mix, otherwise stay away. Some compare it to Histoires de Parfums’ Ambre 114; they’re similar in powdery aspects and main notes, but the Histoires one is more complex and nuanced, though it serves as a good reference. I agree that Montales improve without oud, and this is the one I’ve liked most from the brand so far. The only downside is that the scent gets tiring; while I didn’t notice it much on myself, people around me found it strong, so the projection is good and lasts several hours. I think it’s unisex, though perhaps slightly masculine.

• Metaleroenésimo

  May 21, 2019

  

  Thanks a million, Drakecito! Your explanation about amber was crystal clear and super helpful for the community. I admit I sometimes get swept away by false info. Blue Amber is a super warm, sweet fragrance with a powdery touch, without being cloying. It’s a classic vibe, like Guerlain classics with that ‘Guerlinade’ DNA, so it leans more feminine. The longevity, projection, and trail are brutal; two sprays are enough. Ideal for winter thanks to its density and warmth.

• drakecito

  June 2, 2019

  

  I partly agree with you about the amber. According to a website I read, the term in perfumery is generic and doesn’t always refer to real fossil resin. It’s usually a warm, earthy blend of copal, vanilla, or synthetics that mimic that scent. Basically, it’s a trade name for fragrances with that note, not necessarily a natural derivative.

• jerry drake

  August 6, 2019

  

  @drakecito Thanks for your clarification; this explains the impression this perfume gave me. It’s not bad at all, but it lacks character. And if that’s the case, I’ll avoid buying Black Aoud. I’m in a season where (tired of recent designer proposals) I’m trying to find something worth it in the niche segment, based on scents and performance. Besides Nasomatto and Orto Parisi, which catch my attention a lot, I wanted to ask you, based on your experience, which of these houses would you recommend: Diptyque, Memo Frederic Malle, Carthusia, Re Profumo, Kilian, Pierre Guillaume, Mancera, or L’Artisan Parfumeur. Thanks in advance for your help, greetings.

• rafasant

  August 15, 2019

  

  Fran!! Friend. Since you’re flying high, I recommend Profvmvm Roma to you. Most of them are beasts in performance and projection. Ambra Aurea, Sorriso, Dulcis in fundo…

• drakecito

  August 24, 2019

  

  This Montale, like others such as Black Aoud, has been reformulated and now smells very faint with extremely poor performance and sillage; it seems to be missing many notes. The version I tried years ago was incredible. This is becoming the norm, just like what happened to Goutal’s Ambre Fetiche, etc. 🙁

• jerry drake

  August 26, 2019

  

  Is this really a Montale? It barely smells at all right after spraying. Maybe it’s just not the right season to wear it, as the trail isn’t special at all. After five minutes, I detect floral, vanilla, and amber. The overall scent is pleasant, but it lacks power; however, the longevity seems good. Montale fragrances can be surprising: it’s a peculiar oriental, powdery, elegant, and soft that honestly smells great and changes quite a bit on my skin. There are moments when it projects more than others; I’ll try it again in colder weather to see if the projection improves. It’s unquestionably beautiful and elegant after a start that makes you doubt.

• Cherchezlafemme

  July 25, 2021

  

  One of the few things I love about Montale. Generally, they are very loud and invasive fragrances, and this is no exception; it has a massive trail. It doesn’t seem artificial to me; I can detect the resins, and the amber is perfectly unisex. It opens a bit cold and masculine, but both sexes can wear it—it’s very neutral in the sweet-bitter balance. Its moment is more autumn and night, but if worn well (a tiny drop), it can go in summer too, giving a hippie and oriental touch. I think I’m drawn to it because of that Guerlinade note people mention, since I like almost everything in Guerlain except Black Absolu and L’Heure Bleue.

• Pablo-Andrés

  February 14, 2023

  

  It’s been reformulated; I have the 2020 version and it’s very timid regarding its trail: it projects strongly for an hour and then stays close to the skin for about 10 hours. What a shame, because it smells great.

• Diegos

  September 11, 2023

  

  A very well-made, powdery, and super talcum-like perfume; for me, it’s amber, vanilla, and patchouli from start to finish. At times it incandesces me, at others it seems very linear and boring. The catch is that it’s something super original but doesn’t evolve; it stagnates in what it is and offers nothing more. The version I had was overwhelming in duration and projection—that was one of the reasons for the respect I had for that ugly, light-blue painted metal bottle… nowadays, with a vial, I can say it lacks the excellent performance I had with that first bottle. Very weak and poor the one today. It’s repetitive to have to clarify this in so many reviews of a huge variety of fragrances, but it’s the reality: it’s not even half as good as it used to be. The previous version I loved, even though it was one of those where there were days I didn’t feel like using it due to the excess of oriental sweetness it projected; undoubtedly a purely oriental and ostentatious perfume. A must-try if you’re a perfume lover, though I only recommend some from 2018 and earlier, at least that’s what I can recommend from my experience. Completely unisex.

• Diegos

  September 15, 2023

  

  Solidly made perfume, dusty and super powdery; to me it’s amber, vanilla, and patchouli from start to finish. Sometimes it incenses me, other times it feels linear and boring. The good thing is it’s super original, but it doesn’t evolve—it stalls and offers nothing else. The version I had was overwhelming in longevity and projection, which is why I respected that ugly, light blue painted metal bottle so much… nowadays, with a vial, it lacks the excellent performance of that first bottle. Very weak and poor now. It’s repetitive to say this in so many reviews of such a vast fragrance variety, but it’s the reality: it’s not even half as good as it used to be. I loved the previous version, though there were days I didn’t feel like wearing it due to the excessive oriental sweetness it projected; undoubtedly, it’s a purely ostentatious oriental perfume. A must-try if you’re a perfume lover, though I only recommend versions from 2018 and earlier, at least based on my experience. Completely unisex.