Ambre Magique

Ambre Magique is a rose-and-vanilla floral with a spiced, ambery warmth rather than the dense resinous amber the name might suggest. Mizensir, a Swiss house, released it in 2022; the perfumer is Alberto Morillas, and it is worn by anyone.

Mandarin and orange blossom open it, giving a bright, slightly honeyed citrus-floral start. Cardamom follows with a cool, aromatic spice that keeps the sweetness in check. The heart is Bulgarian rose, full and a little jammy, set against bourbon vanilla that turns creamy and warm as it develops. Underneath, ambergris and Cashalox provide a salty, mineral, long-lasting amber effect that is more skin-like than syrupy, so the base feels smooth rather than heavy.

It is a comfortable, rounded scent that suits cooler months and evening wear, though the citrus and cardamom keep it wearable in daytime too. Anyone who enjoys rose paired with vanilla, kept elegant by a touch of spice, should find it appealing.

Ambre Magique — unisex fragrance by Mizensir (released 2022). Notes: Ambergris, Bourbon Vanilla, Bulgarian Rose, Cardamom, Cardamon, Cashalox, Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Rose, Vanilla. — Parfica open fragrance database