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Amouage · Sold as unisex
Amber
The quiet opulence of a private Omani chAmber, where warm spices and rich woods mingle in the air, creating an atmosphere of serene luxury.
Full bottle: Luxury tier, typically $250+. Links open each seller's own page. We may earn a commission; it never changes the order.
AmberLuxury · $250+
70%Similar accords, often for lessAmber Musc · AjmalBudget tier, under $40 · all 4 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
The story behind the bottle.
Amber by Amouage is an Oriental fragrance that embodies the rich traditions of Omani perfumery, blending traditional Middle Eastern ingredients with modern expertise. This composition opens with the warmth of Ambergris and rose before settling into a complex base of sandalwood, cedar, musk, and powdery balsamic notes. The result is a scent that feels both lasting and contemporary — a sophisticated blend of animalic and woody accords that evoke the luxury of an Omani palace.
Given its enormous sillage and eternal longevity, one generous spray is more than enough to make a statement. This fragrance performs best when applied to pulse points for maximum warmth and projection.
Fig. 01 — Amber, Amouage
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Elise Bénat
Scent as photographyÉlise Bénat is a perfumer at Firmenich born and raised in the south of France, surrounded by the Mediterranean sea, maquis, and myrtle.
“When I create, I see pictures. Like a photographer, I imagine scents as images.”
Elise Bénat · Fragrantica nose page bio (scraped into fragrantica_bio)
Designer Amouage
More from the house · founded 1983 · United Kingdom
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The originalAmberAmouage · Luxury · $250+Ajmal · 2015Amber MuscAll 4 of its listed notes are in this oneunder $40★ 3.86 (209)68%Match
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Ajmal · 2014012 Wild MuskShares 5 of its 7 notesunder $40★ 4.25 (8)62%Match
Ajmal · 2021Elixir SuaveShares 4 of its 5 notesunder $40★ 4.20 (10)
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What people
are saying.
Warmly received so far: loved by 55%, disliked or hated by 12%.