Amber

Amber by Al-Jazeera Perfumes, released in 2016, is exactly what its name suggests: a warm, resinous amber wrapped in flowers. Everyone describes it as both floral and amber, and about a third also find it musky. It is worn by anyone, and the notes are listed as a single blend rather than a pyramid.

The amber side comes from amber and white amber, which give a soft, sweet, resinous warmth, and from ambergris, which adds a salty, slightly animal glow that makes the sweetness feel less sugary. Musk smooths these into a skin-like finish. The floral side is built from lily, flowers and floral notes, lending a clean, slightly powdery brightness that sits on top of the warmth rather than competing with it.

The effect is a simple, comfortable scent that leans warm rather than fresh. The amber and musk suggest it is best suited to cooler weather and the evening, and to anyone who likes a gentle, floral take on a traditional amber rather than a heavy or smoky one.

Amber — unisex fragrance by Al-Jazeera Perfumes (released 2016). Notes: Amber, Ambergris, Floral Notes, Flowers, Lily, Musk, White Amber. — Parfica open fragrance database