Ambré

Ambré by Baldessarini, released in 2007 and developed with dsm-firmenich, is a boozy, sweet leather amber for men. Gourmand is the word everyone uses; about half also call it floral, resinous, amber-like, leathery and citrusy.

Whiskey, mandarin orange and red apple open it, a warm, slightly smoky booziness set against sweet, juicy fruit. The heart pairs violet for a cool, powdery, faintly sweet floral note with leather for a smooth, supple, slightly smoky grip. The base is warm and resinous: labdanum for a sticky, animalic amber, vanilla for a creamy sweetness, oak for a dry, barrel-like wood that echoes the whiskey and amber for a soft, honeyed glow.

Most wearers report moderate longevity and a moderate sillage, with a minority finding it long lasting or intimate. It is voted mainly for autumn and winter and slightly more for night than day, which fits a whiskey-and-leather amber for cold evenings, dinners and the kind of occasion where a warm, sweet masculine scent feels right.

Ambré — for men fragrance by Baldessarini (released 2007). Top notes: Red Apple, Mandarin Orange, Whiskey. Heart notes: Leather, Violet. Base notes: Amber, Oak, Vanilla, Labdanum. — Parfica open fragrance database