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Van Cleef & Arpels · Sold as unisex
Ambre Impérial Le Parfum
The quiet hum of an old leather-bound library at dusk, where the scent of aged books mingles with the faint aroma of warm spices and golden amber.
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Ambre Impérial Le ParfumPremium · $100–250
58%Similar accords, often for lessSexy Amber · Michael KorsMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares amber and sandalwood8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2024 by Van Cleef & Arpels, Ambre Impérial Le Parfum is a luxurious Oriental Woody fragrance crafted by Quentin Bisch. This composition blends creamy sandalwood with golden amber and the pungency of leather, creating an opulent and complex experience that oscillates between warmth and depth. The scent opens with the rich aroma of leather, leading into the heart's golden amber before settling into a woody base of sandalwood. Each layer adds to its intricate texture, making it both alluring and sophisticated.
Apply this fragrance to pulse points for a lingering effect. The leathery top note fades within an hour, but the warm, woody base notes will continue to develop throughout the day. It pairs well with cool evenings, enhancing its richness and depth.
Fig. 01 — Ambre Impérial Le Parfum, 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.
The Ambre Impérial line
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Designer Van Cleef & Arpels
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The originalAmbre Impérial Le ParfumVan Cleef & Arpels · Premium · $100–250Michael Kors · 2013Sexy AmberShares Amber and Sandalwood$40–100★ 3.83 (2,739)58%Match
Donna Karan · 2018Cashmere Mist EssenceShares Amber and Sandalwood$40–100★ 3.70 (165)
With Van Cleef & Arpels Santal Blanc Le Parfum
Adds aromatic, milky and lactonic; shares sandalwood and amber.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 32%, disliked or hated by 9%.