I love amber perfumes. I love their warmth, their other-worldliness and their ability to envelope. Ambra Nera is no exception. Upon application, this opens with a strong pop of cypress and eucalyptus and a slight sweetness. From the start, this is a scent that says, “here I am.” After a little while the vanilla comes out along with a light powdery finish. This is an elegant amber that transports your back in time to the Italian Renaissance. I have to say that my husband said that it makes me smell like someone’s grandmother. That comment had me worried that the scent was too feminine. I realize that everybody has their opinion, but from my end, I absolutely love this scent and the way it made me feel and how it wore on me. This is a unisex scent that has a light sweetness about it that could lean a bit feminine, but if you’re not afraid of unisex scents and embracing your feminine side, I highly recommend this perfume because it is truly a beautiful composition.
Notes: cypress, eucalyptus, amber, benzoin, vetiver, vanilla, patchouli
- Bone Rating: 5 out of 5 possible bones
- Scent: warm, amber, vanilla, cypress, eucalyptus
- Classification: Unisex
- Expense: Moderately expensive – $160 for 100ml Parfum
The Scented Hound 
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