Ambre Vie
House of MatriarchEau de Parfum2012
Side by side
Ambre Vie vs. Amber Absolute
Amber Absolute projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Ambre Vie | Amber Absolute | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Extrait de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 2007 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Christi Meshell | Christophe Laudamiel |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Ambre Vie
Amber
Herbal
Powdery
Musky
Yellow Floral
Amber Absolute
Amber
Balsamic
Vanilla
Woody
Smoky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
DavanaThujopsisMimosa Petals
Frankincense
Heart
FrankincenseBroomCalendula
AmberWoody Notes
Base
AmbergrisSandalwoodDragon's BloodTobacco
LabdanumVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Ambre Vie | Amber Absolute | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Most ambers shout then disappear. This one doesn't, and that reverse dry-down either hooks you or makes you wait for it to. The opening asks for patience. The payoff earns it.Ambre Vie
People will tell you this lacks complexity. They're wrong. It's just not complicated. Amber Absolute does one thing and refuses to apologize for it. The fragrance makes no apologies for being exactly.Amber Absolute