The smell in short
Main smell: balsamic and amber. It opens with incense and geranium, moves to peru balsam and patchouli and dries down to vanilla and tonka bean.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Ambra 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 Jeroboam Ambra EDP
Jeroboam is the house behind Ambra EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Ambra 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.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is balsamic (100%), followed by amber and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy balsamic and amber smells and notes like peru balsam and vanilla. Less obvious notes include bergamot and musk. Perfume fans rate it 4.00 out of 5.
Other Jeroboam perfumes
The house has 11 perfumes here, led by Insulo, Vespero and Gozo.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €172. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Yves Rocher So Elixir Purple but less than Tom Ford Oud Wood.
Ambra: day or night?
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its balsamic 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. Gisada Ambassador Intense and Amouage Opus Xiv Royal Tobacco spread further.
Ambra dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Gisada Ambassador Intense (7 shared notes), Amouage Opus Xiv Royal Tobacco (7 shared notes), Yves Rocher So Elixir Purple (6 shared notes) and Tom Ford Oud Wood (6 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Does Ambra last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.
Can women wear Ambra?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.