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stl137speagoessenda – :
I’m cursed to have skin that literally eats perfume, so Ambra del Nepal is first and foremost a deep, creamy vanilla on me. There’s a background chorus of sandalwood and incense, and maybe ambergris.. but I almost think I’m imagining the sea part.
It’s one-dimensional on my skin after the first 20 minutes. If people are getting more than 8 hours out of this consider yourself very fortunate, on me it’s a skin scent after an hour.
Still I like it and acquired a full bottle in a trade so I will try this again in warm weather. I have a suspicion that it will better for me then.
pavel__mokhov – :
This is the kind of fragrance that, after I read all the other reviews, makes me worry that I have absolutely no nose for subtlety or that there is something so terribly askew with my chemistry that I ought to seek medical attention. I get no amber, no sandalwood, no spices, fruit, or flowers. When I put it on, I got a giant punch of strong vanilla, and I waited with bated breath for it to evolve. And waited. And waited. I’ve had it on for six hours, and it hasn’t budged from smelling like I straight up dabbed vanilla extract on my arms. I mean, vanilla extract smells lovely, but I was hoping for a great deal more. I’m going to a dinner party tonight, so I am going to layer Shalimar over it so my fellow guests don’t get excited thinking I baked dessert.
Подвысоцкий – :
Such a gorgeous amber that I had to buy a bottle. To me it smells more like myrrh than anything else. It’s a very woody amber. I know there is vanilla in it, but I don’t get much vanilla at all. On me it’s not sweet, nor is it gourmand.
I also owned Ambra Aurea by Profvmvm Roma, and I own Ambre Sultan. I feel that the three are all so closely related. I love them all, but this was the one I found myself reaching for above the other two, over and over again. The other two are arguably better perfumes and more complex. I regard Ambra Aurea as an absolute masterpiece that is totally unrivaled. But somehow Ambra del Nepal just strikes the exact right balance for my taste. It really floats my boat. I sold Ambra Aurea, which I sometimes regret, but then I remind myself that I deeply appreciated it but never wore it. I kept Ambre Sultan as I do occasionally reach for it.
Anyway, if you’re an amber lover, Ambra del Nepal is one you should absolutely seek out.
stega147 – :
I don’t know what to think about this one, really. I feel like there is much more to this perfume than meets the eye (nose?), and certainly more notes than the listed ones. Is it a vanillic amber? Yes, definitely. But I also detect a muted black cherry, dried fruit and even rose. I cannot seem to put my finger on this composition, it is somehow fleeting and eludes me.
ARLNES – :
Delicious and warm, safe and comforting. When you want to feel as though you’ve been embraced by the one who loves you most or at the very least the warmest cashmere blanket–wear this. It starts with spice that mellows into a warm heat on the skin circling around a toffee center. It’s not a gourmand however, instead it moves beyond the momentary sensation of the palate and evokes the psychological references that we associate with richly decadent and comforting aroma of freshly made toffee or a caramelized brulee.
Purchased the bottle as a blind buy and I am so happy that I did. While I can’t say that this will be an all time favorite, I do see it as a recurring winter/cold weather indulgence. I’m finding that it’s also good layered beneath lighter honey scents often put away for the summer and spring—it provides a solid base.
As an aside, I find it so funny that every perfume listed as “enjoyed by those who like this perfume on the Fragrantica side bar for this perfume are perfumes that I either own (and love) or desire (and love).
Hilarious. They have me pegged!
feto – :
Light fresh vanilla , the cardamon is there but sits right behide the amber hidden. It stays warm and cozy but after 6 hours it gets a freshness. It is a light skin scent. Love it layered. I have received complements after I could no longer smell it. Nice but light.
стрит – :
A very pleasant vanilla-amber with decent longevity that sits fairly close to the skin. While it’s very cozy and warm, there’s not much to make me reach for this as opposed to any other number of vanilla-ambers that have a bit more interest or sillage.
Probably won’t buy a full bottle of this, but maybe a small decant. It is very nice and cozy, but a little too simplistic for my tastes.
FAKING – :
Lovely, sublime, comforting and yet also arousing in the right context. Not a terribly complex fragrance but still an all time favorite and my signature scent. I suppose it must be the naturalness of the ingredients and the purity of the recipe. Definitely look up the story behind this brand. This is a fragrance that could become your signature – a true and basic recipe that mends to your own chemistry and will fetch you compliment after compliment.
Lapot01 – :
Lovely, warm and spicy with a great vanilla note that lasts through the drydown. The cardamom is very much in play and it gives a beautiful spicy note to the fragrance. This lasts a few hours on skin. Not a whole lot of sillage, but who needs it when you feel so cosy with this scent on your skin.
When I first tried this scent I found the vanilla a bit too sweet in the middle notes, but this time around I am loving it. It reminds me of a much more reasonably priced but still lovely Ambre Narguile.
I give this one two thumbs up particularly for the value. A nice sized bottle is only $99 at Barney’s so I bought it with the Barney’s gift certificate I got for Christmas. This is a very lovely scent that gets better and better on your skin as the hours go by.
pushkin1982 – :
What to say after Kterhark and Doc Elly, except my ears are curling with pleasure.
My ears? Yes, my ears.
My nose is drunk.
I _w a n t _i t
longevity: after 12 hours my skin is still giving exquisite amber
microlab – :
My first thought upon applying was bubblegum. As in, that the pink sugary bubblegum dusted with powder that you get on Halloween but no one wants to eat. Blergh.
This is fruity and sweet amber, not smokey, sensual amber. Ambra del Nepal is melon and sweet resins, and that’s about it. No spices, no oriental vibe…just honeydew melon slathered in honey-sweet resins. Extra sad points because I can’t smell any cardamom in this, and it’s my favorite spice. I’ll pass.
segabotty – :
A rich amber full of an intense cistus oil (a form of labdanum), incense, resins, sweet vanilla, and something that smells like apples. I don’t smell much of anything spicy, so if there’s cardamom in the mix it’s not obvious.
Overall, this is similar to Madini Ambre, Olympic Orchids Amber, and Hermes Ambre Narguile, sort of like a cross between the three, but sweeter than any of them, fruiter than the first two, and lacking the strong musk that is in the third. Having said this, I obviously love Ambra del Nepal.
The sillage lasts for about 2-3 hours, after which it becomes a sweet, slightly musky and spicy skin scent. The spice at this point is more like cinnamon than cardamom. Even the skin scent is gone after 4-5 hours, so longevity is moderate. Overall, this is an excellent fragrance, worth trying if you like amber.
mikeab – :
This is such a well covered genre that the only thing you can do as a perfumer is not make a mistake.
So how does i profumi fare? Well. But I must confess, I LOVE amber fragrances; they ooze opulence and well being. Give me amber as the leading character and I’ll give you my undying adoration.
But Profumi adds a special treat. I don’t know how it’s happening, but there is a low humming incence vibe. Not church-y incense, but boudoir sensuous incense. Mmm.
Oh, and did I mention the price? Very affordable in the smaller size. I may have to give in on this one…