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Les Absolus d'Orient Ambre Eternel

Les Absolus d'Orient Ambre Eternel by Guerlain is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men

The Quick Read

Well loved by wearers — a animalic, amber composition with a leather undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.

oriental warmthspicy earthinessleather depthsweet floralsluxurious
4.17· 801 Ratings
Created byThierry Wasser
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Longevity
8.2
Sillage
6.5
Best Time
🌙Night67%
Seasons
🍂 ❄️Fall/Winter
The Story

Les Absolus d'Orient Ambre Eternel by Guerlain, launched in 2016 and crafted by Thierry Wasser, is a masterpiece of Oriental Woody notes. It opens with the warmth of coriander and cardamom, creating an aromatic spice that dances against the earthy leather base. The heart of this fragrance features ylang-ylang and orange blossom, adding a sweet floral touch that contrasts beautifully with the smoky, leathery depths below. This composition is a proof of Guerlain's legacy of using luxurious materials, from ambergris to woods, creating an intricate blend of warmth and depth.

Scent Profile

Composition & Character

When to Wear

🌸
Spring
☀️
Summer
🍂
Fall
❄️
Winter
🌤️
Day
🌙
Night

Who Wears It

Masculine5%
Unisex10%
Feminine85%
Performance

How It Wears

Longevity
Very Weak1.8k
Weak1.3k
Moderate7.0k
Long16.0k
Eternal14.1k
Sillage
Intimate2.9k
Moderate10.1k
Strong16.0k
Enormous12.5k

Application Tips

This fragrance blooms gradually on skin, so it's best to apply two sprays early in the day. The spicy top notes dissipate within an hour, but the rich amber and woody base will linger for hours. It reads better close to the skin than across a room, making it perfect for intimate settings.

03 · The Nose

Thierry Wasser

Founding perfumer · 253 fragrances · French

Thierry Wasser portrait

Thierry Wasser is a contemporary perfumer who as of 2008 was appointed as the in-house perfumer of Guerlain. Prior to this he worked under the fragrance firms Firmenich and Givaudan.

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04 · Dossier

Edited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

The quiet luxury of a velvet armchair in a dimly lit study, where the air is filled with the subtle interplay of spices and leather.

Fig. 01 — Les Absolus d'Orient Ambre Eternel, Guerlain

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06 · The Room

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