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Van Cleef & Arpels · Sold as unisex
Ambre Impérial
The moment when a cozy fireside chat transitions into an after-dinner conversation, the air filled with warm spices and golden amber.
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Ambre ImpérialPremium · $100–250
55%Similar accords, often for lessVanilla Smoke · PhlurMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 5 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Ambre Impérial by Van Cleef & Arpels was launched in 2015, crafted by perfumer Quentin Bisch. This Oriental Spicy fragrance opens with a burst of pink pepper and bergamot, creating an initial freshness that contrasts beautifully against the warm heart of amber and tonka bean. The base notes of vanilla and benzoin further enhance its rich warmth, making it a scent that feels both luxurious and intimate. It is a composition that balances spicy vibrancy with sweet comfort, embodying the elegance and sophistication for which Van Cleef & Arpels is known.
Apply Ambre Impérial to pulse points for a subtle yet lasting warmth. The top notes of pink pepper and bergamot fade within an hour, making it essential to layer the scent as the heart and base notes develop over time. Ideal for evenings or cooler weather when you want a comforting presence.
Fig. 01 — Ambre Impérial, Van Cleef & Arpels
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Quentin Bisch
The young virtuosoQuentin Bisch is a rising star at Givaudan whose precocious talent has already produced several critically acclaimed fragrances.
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Adds powdery, aromatic and milky; shares tonka bean and amber.
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 39%, disliked or hated by 8%.