The smell in short
The first thing you smell is saffron and orange blossom. The heart brings amber and Egyptian jasmine. On the skin it settles into sugar and oakmoss. Overall it smells sweet and mossy.
- Came out
- 2022
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Amber + Smoke 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
Michael Malul Amber + Smoke EDP in detail
Michael Malul is the house behind Amber + Smoke EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts about as long as Dior Tobacolor unisex and Tom Ford Noir Extreme. Base notes like sugar and oakmoss are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like Amber + Smoke
The strongest accord is sweet (100%), followed by mossy and smoky. You will probably like it if you enjoy sweet and mossy smells and notes like amber and sugar. Less obvious notes include lemon zest, tobacco and smoke. Perfume fans rate it 4.28 out of 5.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Dior Tobacolor unisex and Akro Smoke spread further.
Best season for Amber + Smoke
The best time of year to wear it is fall and winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Michael Malul perfumes worth knowing
The house has 30 perfumes here, led by Ocean Noir, Citizen Jack and Citizen Jack Mohave.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €99. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Tom Ford Noir Extreme.
Amber + Smoke dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Dior Tobacolor unisex (4 shared notes), Tom Ford Noir Extreme (3 shared notes), Akro Smoke (4 shared notes) and Zoologist Perfumes Rhinoceros Edition 2020 unisex (3 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Akro Smoke starts from €54.
Quick answers
Can women wear Amber + Smoke?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did Amber + Smoke come out?
It came out in 2022.
Can I wear it to work?
It is more of an evening scent, so it may feel too much for the office.