Isabey L’ambre de Carthage

4 reseñas

Mostrando las más recientes primero.

• gelo999

  March 4, 2018

  

  L’Ambre is a classic, resinous, and balsamic amber with a modern blend that works in a monolithic yet very convincing way. It centers on an opulent, rich amber with liquorish nuances, a soft floral touch, and a potent woody base that creates a warm skin sensation thanks to the labdanum. As it dries, it evolves into a talc-like musk, light as a cloud moved by the wind. It boasts excellent longevity and quality with moderate projection. It’s very good if you like amber, but in my opinion, being so monolithic, it starts to get a bit boring over time; I would have liked more evolution. Rating: 8

• gelo999

  March 18, 2018

  

  L’Ambre is a classic, resinous, and balsamic amber. Its modern conception results in a monolithic but very convincing scent, especially if you enjoy amber. It builds an opulent and rich aroma with liquorish nuances, a soft floral touch, and a powerful woody base that creates a leathery feel thanks to tea, jasmine, woods, and the labdanum which adds warmth to the skin. The drydown finishes with a talc-like musk, light and fluid like a cloud in the wind. It has great quality and longevity with moderate projection. It’s very good if you know how to appreciate amber, though in my taste, its monolithic character can become boring over time; a bit more evolution would have improved the blend. Note: 8

• kjarr

  December 24, 2019

  

  It’s my favorite amber in the collection, topping masterpieces like Ambra Aurea or Ambré Sultan. What sets it apart is the osmanthus, a precious note becoming more common. It’s a sweet but not excessive amber, rather dark due to the broom/labdanum, without overdoing it and very balanced, which is hard to achieve when uniting the sweet-and-sour osmanthus with the rest. Yes, it’s monolithic as @gelo999 says, but when I like a scent, I don’t mind wearing it for hours; in fact, I want it to stay on my skin. This LADC is beautiful, little-known (I’ve only seen one review), and a piece worth discovering. It was another blind buy, and over time, one gets better at it. It was a hit on my list and a pleasant surprise. I see it as unisex, leaning masculine, though it works perfectly for women too. For me, it’s for fall, winter, and especially spring; I’ve never tried it in summer, though it might not clash on a cool night. It’s not intrusive, but not for the office; it’s more nocturnal than diurnal due to its seductive character and requires dressing well, as this Isabey is very elegant, though a tie isn’t necessary. Lasts between 8 and 10 hours; projection drops over time, but the first 2-3 hours are noticeable at arm’s length. Then it stays closer to the skin, requiring you to get close to smell it. I recommend trying it before buying, because it’s an amber unlike any other.

• kjarr

  January 15, 2020

  

  My favorite amber, surpassing great classics like Ambra Aurea or Ambré Sultan. What makes it unique is that osmanthus, a note increasingly rare to find, giving it a sweet yet dark touch thanks to the broom and labdanum; everything is very well balanced. It’s true it smells the same from the first minute, as @gelo999 says, but I love that it lingers on the skin for hours without moving. It’s an underrated gem worth discovering. I see it as unisex, though with a stronger masculine pull, and I wear it in fall, winter, and especially spring. It’s not for the office; it’s nocturnal and seductive, so it pairs well with elegant attire without needing a tie. Lasts between 8 and 10 hours; initially noticeable at arm’s length, then it clings to the skin and you have to get close to smell it. Try it before buying; it’s a distinct amber.