The smell in short
It smells mostly musky and fruity. Amalfi lemon at the top, fruity notes and aldehydes in the middle and ambrette and musk at the base.
- Came out
- 2006
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Ambrette 9 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
Le Labo Ambrette 9 EDP in detail
Ambrette 9 EDP comes from Le Labo. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is musky (100%), followed by fruity and floral. You will probably like it if you enjoy musky and fruity smells and notes like fruity notes and ambrette. Less obvious notes include amber. Perfume fans rate it 3.72 out of 5.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring and fall. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, fall, summer and winter. If you need something for winter, Jil Sander Sun is a better fit.
Other Le Labo perfumes
The house has 31 perfumes here, led by The Matcha 26, Rose 31 and Santal 33.
Ambrette 9 price per bottle size
The usual price in Europe is about €460. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Jil Sander Sun.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Zoologist Perfumes Sacred Scarab unisex and Jil Sander Sun last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like ambrette and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Will people notice Ambrette 9?
Projection is soft: people must be close to smell it. If you want others to notice it, use a few more sprays. Gulf Orchid Tropical Fruits and Gulf Orchid Blueberry spread further.
If you like Ambrette 9, try these
Similar picks to try: Gulf Orchid Tropical Fruits (5 shared notes), Gulf Orchid Blueberry (4 shared notes), Zoologist Perfumes Sacred Scarab unisex (3 shared notes) and Jil Sander Sun (4 shared notes).
More questions
When did Ambrette 9 come out?
It came out in 2006.
Can men wear Ambrette 9?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Can I wear it to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.