2004
Ambre Soie
Christine NagelThe nose · 168 fragrances · also made Terre d'Hermès Eau Givree Hermès (2022)Portrait →

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Giorgio Armani  ·  Sold as unisex

Ambre Soie

The intimate warmth of an evening spent in a softly lit room, where amber and patchouli create a sense of serene luxury.

4.05386 ratingsWell loved by wearers
Scent fingerprint
warm spicyamberfresh spicypatchouliwoody
Ambre SoiePremium · $100–250
53%Similar accords, often for lessClub de Nuit Man · ArmafBudget tier, under $40 · shares 5 of its 12 notes8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate38% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak9%
Weak17%
Moderate37%
Long lasting27%
Eternal11%
SillageModerate44% say strong or enormous
Intimate21%
Moderate35%
Strong23%
Enormous21%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

Main Accords

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine18%
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Unisex68%
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Feminine14%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2004 by Giorgio Armani, Ambre Soie is a warm and spicy oriental fragrance created by perfumer Christine Nagel. The composition opens with fresh and warm spices that gradually give way to an enveloping amber and patchouli base, creating a rich blend of aromas that feel both cozy and sophisticated. This scent embodies the elegance and refinement that Giorgio Armani is known for, offering a modern take on traditional oriental notes.

How to wear it

Apply Ambre Soie to pulse points for the best effect — it blooms slowly over time. Due to its warm base notes, it is perfect for cooler evenings when you want a scent that feels both comforting and luxurious.

Fig. 01 — Ambre Soie, Giorgio Armani

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03 · The nose

Christine Nagel

The poet of Hermès

Christine Nagel is the in-house perfumer at Hermès, succeeding the legendary Jean-Claude Ellena in 2016. A graduate of ISIPCA and trained at Charabot in Grasse, she brings decades of experience to one of perfumery's most prestigious creative positions.

“I accentuate lines, force the materials. My fragrances are never linear.”

Christine Nagel · Contributor Magazine ('The Physicality of Perfume', by Philippe Pourhashemi), c. 2021
168fragrances
1959born
Swissnationality

Designer Giorgio Armani

More from the house · founded 1975 · Italy

Ambre SoieTanger
Try it layered

With Ormonde Jayne Tanger

Adds citrus, vanilla and balsamic; shares amber.

Suggested from accords and notes · not yet tried by wearers

06 · The Room

What people
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4.05/ 5 · 386 ratings

Well loved by wearers: loved by 39%, disliked or hated by 15%.

Love39%
Like43%
OK3%
Dislike15%
Hate1%
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