What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is fir resin and lemon. The heart brings labdanum and patchouli. On the skin it settles into amber and vanilla. Overall it smells amber and woody.
- Came out
- 1989
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- winter
Ambra Etro 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 Etro Ambra Etro EDT
Ambra Etro EDT carries the name of its own house. Its strength is 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. Amouage Outlands and Rayhaan Terra last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like amber and vanilla are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like Ambra Etro
The strongest accord is amber (100%), followed by woody and balsamic. You will probably like it if you enjoy amber and woody smells and notes like labdanum and amber. Less obvious notes include geranium, styrax and opoponax. Perfume fans rate it 4.10 out of 5.
More from Etro
The house has 20 perfumes here, led by Manrose Etro, Messe De Minuit Etro and Palais Jamais Etro.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €131. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Stephane Humbert Lucas 777 Taklamakan but less than Amouage Outlands.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Amouage Outlands and Rayhaan Terra spread further.
Ambra Etro through the year
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.
Perfumes that smell like Ambra Etro
Similar picks to try: Amouage Outlands (11 shared notes), Rayhaan Terra (11 shared notes), Yves Saint Laurent Opium (9 shared notes) and Stephane Humbert Lucas 777 Taklamakan (11 shared notes).
Quick answers
When did Ambra Etro come out?
It came out in 1989.
Is Ambra Etro unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
Can I wear it to work?
Yes, it works in the day as well as at night.