Amber Perfumes

Warm, enveloping amber fragrances built on resins, vanilla and spices. Rich, long-lasting scents for cooler days and evenings.

Amber perfumes: warm, sensual and long-lasting

Amber is not a single ingredient but an accord, a blend of warm materials such as labdanum, benzoin, vanilla, tonka bean and resins that creates a golden, enveloping effect. Amber perfumes, sometimes called oriental fragrances, feel rich and comforting and tend to linger on the skin for hours. This collection brings together amber scents from designer houses, niche perfumers and Arabian fragrance brands.

The different faces of amber

• Soft amber: blended with musk and flowers for a cosy, skin-like warmth.
• Spicy amber: combined with cinnamon, cardamom or saffron for an exotic, bold character.
• Woody amber: paired with oud, sandalwood or patchouli for depth and intensity.
• Sweet amber: rich in vanilla and tonka, close to gourmand perfumes.

When to wear an amber fragrance

Amber scents come into their own in autumn and winter, when the cold air makes warmer fragrances feel welcoming. They are also a natural choice for evenings, dinners and special occasions. Because amber perfumes project well and last long, one or two sprays are usually enough, especially in an eau de parfum concentration.

For women, men and everyone

Amber is one of the most versatile families in perfumery. Floral and vanilla-led ambers are often marketed to women, while woody and spicy ambers are popular with men, but many of the most loved amber fragrances are unisex.

Brands in this collection

Explore amber perfumes from Montale, Roja, Prada, Calvin Klein, Giorgio Armani, Michael Kors, Dunhill, Al Haramain, Ajmal and Thameen London.

Frequently asked questions

Is amber the same as ambergris?

No. Amber in perfumery is a warm, resinous accord. Ambergris has a salty, mineral character, and modern perfumes almost always recreate it with safe synthetic alternatives such as ambroxan.

Can I wear amber perfume in summer?

Yes, but go lighter. Choose an amber blended with citrus or musk, and apply less than you would in winter.

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