L'Eau d'Ambre
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Side by side
L'Eau d'Ambre vs. Himiko
L'Eau d'Ambre wears longer on skin, while Himiko projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| L'Eau d'Ambre | Himiko | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1993 | 2014 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Jean-Claude Ellena | Carlos Benaïm |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
L'Eau d'Ambre
Amber
Patchouli
Vanilla
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Himiko
Fruity
Sweet
Woody
Smoky
Tropical
Amber
Leather
Fresh Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
CardamomBlack PepperCoriander
PlumMango
Heart
LabdanumGeraniumPatchouli
CedarAllspice
Base
BenzoinTonka BeanVanillaMusk
CedarwoodIncenseBirch
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| L'Eau d'Ambre | Himiko | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
The opening spices feel like a warning, then the amber and vanilla arrive and become the reason you stay. It doesn't shout, it whispers, and that whisper is warm amber, vanilla.L'Eau d'Ambre
Himiko sits in the gap between fruity and smoky, too tropical for winter snobs, too resinous for summer brights. If you want safe, look elsewhere. If you want plum that smells like it's been burning.Himiko