How it smells
It smells mostly amber and aromatic. Thyme and geranium at the top, amber and myrhh in the middle and agarwood (oud) and Virginia cedar at the base.
- Came out
- 2010
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
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 Topman Amber EDT
Amber EDT comes from Topman. This one is the Eau de Toilette.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan and The Spirit Of Dubai Durra spread further.
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 Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. It lasts longer than Tocca Colette. Base notes like agarwood (oud) and Virginia cedar are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like Amber
The strongest accord is amber (100%), followed by aromatic and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy amber and aromatic smells and notes like amber and agarwood (oud). Less obvious notes include bergamot, french labdanum and musk. Perfume fans rate it 4.42 out of 5.
Other Topman perfumes
The house has 3 perfumes here, led by Bergamot and Sport.
What Amber costs
The usual price in Europe is about €14. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan and The Spirit Of Dubai Durra.
Amber dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan (6 shared notes), The Spirit Of Dubai Durra (7 shared notes), The Spirit Of Dubai Abjar Spray Perfume (6 shared notes) and Tocca Colette (4 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Can I wear Amber to work?
It is more of an evening scent, so it may feel too much for the office.
When did Amber come out?
It came out in 2010.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.