CinnamonOpens with
Balsam FirHeart
AmberDries down to
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Samba Amber
The energy of a bustling city street at dusk, where warm lights and spicy aromas mix with the crisp air.
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Samba AmberHow it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2016 by Perfumer's Workshop, Samba Amber is a vibrant Oriental Woody fragrance created by the talented Ilias Ermenidis. The composition opens with bright citrus and fresh spicy notes, led by cinnamon and mandarin orange, which dance over aromatic top layers of bergamot and juniper. These lively accords give way to a warm, woody heart that includes balsam fir and nutmeg, adding depth and complexity. The base notes of amber, tonka bean, leather, and vetiver create an animalic warmth that lingers on the skin, making this fragrance both dynamic and enduring.
Samba Amber has moderate longevity and sillage, so aim for two to three sprays on pulse points. The citrus and spicy notes are most prominent in the first hour, so allow it time to settle into its rich base notes before stepping out.
Fig. 01 — Samba Amber, Perfumer's Workshop
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Ilias Ermenidis
An artist in residence, in five languagesIlias Ermenidis is a perfumer born in Constantinople who spent his early childhood there before moving to Athens; his passion for fragrance began during summer internships at his father's flavors and fragrance factory in Istanbul.
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