Pierre Balmain Ambre Gris
What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is pink pepper and sage. The heart brings myrrh oil and tuberose. On the skin it settles into benzoin and ambergris. Overall it smells amber and gourmand.
- Came out
- 2008
- 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 Pierre Balmain Ambre Gris
Pierre Balmain is the house behind Ambre Gris.
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.
Ambre Gris: day or night?
This is more of an evening scent: it shines at dinners, dates and nights out. Its amber side feels cosy and rich after dark.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber and Amouage Reflection 45 spread further.
Its style
The strongest accord is amber (100%), followed by gourmand and warm spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy amber and gourmand smells and notes like myrrh oil and benzoin. Less obvious notes include incense and tonka bean. Perfume fans rate it 3.87 out of 5.
Ambre Gris price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €45, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber and Amouage Reflection 45.
Pierre Balmain perfumes worth knowing
This house has 20 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Carbone de Balmain, Monsieur Balmain and Jolie Madame.
If you like Ambre Gris, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber (5 shared notes), Amouage Reflection 45 (5 shared notes), Zoologist Perfumes Camel unisex (4 shared notes) and The Spirit Of Dubai Turath (4 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Can men wear Ambre Gris?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did Ambre Gris come out?
It came out in 2008.
How long does it last?
About 6 to 9 hours on skin.