What does it smell like?
Main smell: amber and woody. It opens with artemisia, moves to rose and geranium and dries down to amber and labdanum.
- Came out
- 2012
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Ambre Gris 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 Perris Monte Carlo Ambre Gris EDP
Ambre Gris EDP is made by Perris Monte Carlo. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €123. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Stephane Humbert Lucas 777 Taklamakan and Coty Vanilla Musk but less than The Spirit Of Dubai Durra.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere unisex and Coty Vanilla Musk.
Other Perris Monte Carlo perfumes
The house has 24 perfumes here, led by Ylang Ylang Nosy Be, Tubereuse Absolue Extrait unisex and Ylang Ylang Nosy Be Extrait unisex.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is amber (100%), followed by woody and gourmand. You will probably like it if you enjoy amber and woody smells and notes like rose and amber. Less obvious notes include vanilla. Perfume fans rate it 3.91 out of 5.
How long Ambre Gris stays 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 longer than Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere unisex and Coty Vanilla Musk. Base notes like amber and labdanum are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Ambre Gris through the year
The best time of year to wear it is winter and fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
If you like Ambre Gris, try these
Similar picks to try: Stephane Humbert Lucas 777 Taklamakan (11 shared notes), Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere unisex (7 shared notes), Coty Vanilla Musk (9 shared notes) and The Spirit Of Dubai Durra (11 shared notes).
Quick answers
Is Ambre Gris unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
Can I wear Ambre Gris to work?
It is more of an evening scent, so it may feel too much for the office.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2012.