What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is plum and geranium. The heart brings sandalwood and patchouli. On the skin it settles into myrhh and labdanum. Overall it smells amber and woody.
- Came out
- 2015
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Ottoman Amber 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 Merchant Of Venice Ottoman Amber EDP
Merchant Of Venice is the house behind Ottoman Amber EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €101, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Tom Ford Oud Wood and Amouage Interlude Black Iris.
Ottoman Amber for work or evenings
This is more of an evening scent: it shines at dinners, dates and nights out. Its amber side feels cosy and rich after dark.
Its style
The strongest accord is amber (100%), followed by woody and warm spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy amber and woody smells and notes like sandalwood and myrhh. Less obvious notes include bergamot and vanilla. Perfume fans rate it 4.25 out of 5.
Other Merchant Of Venice perfumes
This house has 24 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Arabesque, Vinegia 21 and La Fenice.
Ottoman Amber longevity
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Tom Ford Oud Wood. Base notes like myrhh and labdanum are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in winter. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
If you like Ottoman Amber, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Tom Ford Oud Wood (5 shared notes), Amouage Interlude Black Iris (7 shared notes), Rayhaan Terra (5 shared notes) and Yves Saint Laurent Opium (7 shared notes).
Quick answers
Can women wear Ottoman Amber?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
How strong is Ottoman Amber?
Strong: people around you will notice it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2015.