How it smells
The first thing you smell is incense and myrrh. The heart brings incense and myrrh. On the skin it settles into incense and myrrh. Overall it smells amber and vanilla.
- Came out
- 2015
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- winter
Amber Empire 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
A closer look at Atkinsons Amber Empire EDT
Amber Empire EDT comes from Atkinsons. This one is the Eau de Toilette.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber and Amouage Reflection 45 last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like incense and myrrh are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Amber Empire price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €148. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs less than Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber and Amouage Reflection 45.
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Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Amber Empire for work or 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.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber and Amouage Reflection 45 spread further.
Amber Empire dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber (5 shared notes), Amouage Reflection 45 (5 shared notes), Tom Ford Oud Wood (5 shared notes) and Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady (6 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
More questions
Can women wear Amber Empire?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Who would like Amber Empire?
People who enjoy amber and vanilla smells.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2015.