Amber is not a material but a mythical accord — labdanum, benzoin, vanilla — invented by perfumery to express golden warmth. Enveloping, resinous, almost edible, it signs winter scents and unforgettable trails. Our favourite ambers, from the most solar to the deepest.

FRÉDÉRIC MALLE Portrait of a Lady

BDK PARFUMS Gris Charnel

Tauer Au Coeur du Désert

FRÉDÉRIC MALLE Acne Studios

FRÉDÉRIC MALLE Promise

LORENZO PAZZAGLIA Van Py Rhum

Les Eaux Primordiales Ambre Supermassive

JUL ET MAD PARIS Callisto

EX NIHILO Blue Talisman

Oman luxury Royal Incense

Oman luxury Paramour

Oman luxury Caden

Matiere Première Vanilla Powder

Badar Oriental Rida

FRÉDÉRIC MALLE Hope

EX NIHILO Blue Talisman
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Maison Crivelli Musc Nurāsana

GIARDINI DI TOSCANA Bianco Oro
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Silona Paris Datte Me

AMOUAGE Outlands Essence

AMOUAGE Guidance

AMOUAGE Guidance 46
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New Notes Pomelo Malindi

AMOUAGE Purpose 50
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ESSENTIAL PARFUMS Ambre Latte

AMOUAGE Reflection 45
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Maison Francis Kurkdjian Gentle Fluidity Gold
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BDK Parfums Oud Paradisio Absolu de
No: the classic amber accord = labdanum + benzoin + vanilla. Ambergris — marine and saline — is a distinct, rare material.
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