RoseOpens with
Agarwood (Oud)Heart
AmberDries down to
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Amber Spices
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, with a hint of rose and warm spices.
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Amber SpicesPremium · $100–250
67%Similar accords, often for lessArooq Al Oud · ALREHAB PERFUMESBudget tier, under $40 · all 4 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Amber Spices by Montale was launched in 2009, crafted by Pierre Montale as a Woody Spicy fragrance for both women and men. The composition begins with a vibrant interplay of fresh spices like nutmeg and caraway, which create an immediate sense of warmth and complexity. As the fragrance develops, oud and amber form a rich base that is both comforting and alluring. The inclusion of rose adds a subtle floral touch, enhancing the overall depth without overpowering the spicy notes.
Apply one to two sprays — the fresh spicy top notes are bright but fade within an hour, while the woody base carries the scent for hours. This fragrance reads best close to skin rather than in a large space.
Fig. 01 — Amber Spices, Montale
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Pierre Montale
Oud from the Arabian courtPierre Montale's career took shape after a journey to the Kingdom of Arabia some twenty years ago, where confidential materials introduced through the Royal family inspired the olfactory universe behind the Montale perfume house, which he founded in Paris in 2003.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 27%, disliked or hated by 22%.