Ambrarem
Histoires de ParfumsEau de Parfum2011
Side by side
Ambrarem vs. Velvet Amber
Is Ambrarem better than Velvet Amber?
Ambrarem rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
OudAmberSaffronSandalwood
leatheroudwoodywarm spicyaromatic
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The essentials
What's different between Ambrarem and Velvet Amber?
| Ambrarem | Velvet Amber | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Parfum Extrait |
| Launched | 2011 | 2020 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Gérald Ghislain | Christian Carbonnel |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Ambrarem and Velvet Amber smell?
Ambrarem
Leather
Oud
Amber
Woody
Powdery
Smoky
Warm Spicy
Vanilla
Velvet Amber
Warm Spicy
Woody
Leather
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Rose
Oud
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Ambrarem and Velvet Amber share?
Top
Elemi ResinPink Pepper
BergamotCardamomGeraniumLemon
Heart
OudIrisSaffron
LeatherRoseSaffron
Base
CastoreumAmberVanilleSandalwood
AmberMuskOudPatchouliSandalwoodVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
Pink PepperSaffron
CardamomSaffron
Woody Notes
OudSandalwood
OudSandalwood
Floral Notes
Iris
RoseGeranium
Amber
Amber
Amber
Animalic Notes
Castoreum
Leather
Where they fit
When and where do Ambrarem and Velvet Amber work?
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Ambrarem or Velvet Amber?
| Ambrarem | Velvet Amber | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Ambrarem and Velvet Amber?
Some fragrances ask you to be patient. Ambrarem rewards you immediately, if you can handle what arrives. The castoreum and oud together aren't a polite gesture. They're a statement.Ambrarem
It starts approachable, then doesn't apologize for what follows. The citrus cools, but leather and oud build underneath. By hour three, you've worn something worth the commitment.Velvet Amber
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