Joya Ambrosia
The smell in short
The first thing you smell is petitgrain and mandarin orange. The heart brings patchouli and vanilla. On the skin it settles into amber and clove. Overall it smells warm spicy and citrus.
- Came out
- 2009
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Ambrosia 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 Joya Ambrosia
Joya is the house behind Ambrosia.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Penhaligon's Portraits Clandestine Clara and Goldfield & Banks Desert Rosewood.
Best season for Ambrosia
It is at its best in winter. It is less suited to spring. From best to least suited, the seasons are winter, fall, summer and spring. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €32, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Penhaligon's Portraits Clandestine Clara and Goldfield & Banks Desert Rosewood.
Ambrosia for work or evenings
This is more of an evening scent: it shines at dinners, dates and nights out. Its warm spicy side feels cosy and rich after dark.
Its style
The strongest accord is warm spicy (100%), followed by citrus and vanilla. You will probably like it if you enjoy warm spicy and citrus smells and notes like patchouli and amber. Less obvious notes include coconut and cinnamon. Perfume fans rate it 4.05 out of 5.
If you like Ambrosia, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Penhaligon's Portraits Clandestine Clara (8 shared notes), Goldfield & Banks Desert Rosewood (5 shared notes), Gisada Ambassador Intense (5 shared notes) and Francesca Bianchi Sex And The Sea Neroli (7 shared notes).
Quick answers
When did Ambrosia come out?
It came out in 2009.
Can men wear Ambrosia?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
How long does it last?
About 6 to 9 hours on skin.