The smell in short
The first thing you smell is lavender and red fruits. The heart brings vanilla and iris. On the skin it settles into blackwood and styrax. Overall it smells woody and amber.
- Came out
- 2020
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Ambre Sauvage Absolu notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Annick Goutal Ambre Sauvage Absolu EDP
Annick Goutal is the house behind Ambre Sauvage Absolu EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Other Annick Goutal perfumes
The house has 22 perfumes here, led by Nuit Et Confidences, Le Chevrefeuille and Tenue De Soiree.
Ambre Sauvage Absolu through the year
The best time of year to wear it is winter and fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by amber and earthy. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and amber smells and notes like vanilla and blackwood. Less obvious notes include patchouli. Perfume fans rate it 4.06 out of 5.
What Ambre Sauvage Absolu costs
The usual price in Europe is about €220. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs less than Amouage Reflection 45.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Stephane Humbert Lucas 777 Taklamakan and Amouage Reflection 45 spread further.
For work or for evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its amber side feels cosy and rich after dark.
If you like Ambre Sauvage Absolu, try these
Similar picks to try: Stephane Humbert Lucas 777 Taklamakan (4 shared notes), Amouage Reflection 45 (4 shared notes), Reminiscence Patchouli (4 shared notes) and Yves Rocher So Elixir Bois Sensuel (4 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Stephane Humbert Lucas 777 Taklamakan starts from €108.
Quick answers
When did Ambre Sauvage Absolu come out?
It came out in 2020.
Is Ambre Sauvage Absolu unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
Does it last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.