Description
The fashion house of Givenchy presents a new exclusive collection called L’ Atelier de Givenchy, which contains seven fine fragrances made from rich raw ingredients that evoke the Givenchy fashion creations and materials. Each fragrance is accompanied by a special fashion sketch. The scents are: Ambre Tigré, Bois Martial, Cuir Blanc, Chypre Caresse, Néroli Originel, Oud Flamboyant and Ylang Austral.
Ambre Tigré is a scent of “feline fantasy “,”animal impulses” and “a call for passion.” Key notes of the composition are amber, vanilla and labdanum, inspired by fur, leather and animal prints.
The fragrances are available as 100 ml Eau de Parfum .
Ambre Tigré was launched in 2014.
leksusasdfg – :
A gorgeous Oriental fragrance comprised of vanilla, and a resinous amber. The perfect gourmand for lovers of vanilla.
While wearing two sprays of Ambre Tigré, I was in a co-worker’s office talking with her. When I returned to my desk, my co-worker messaged me and wrote that another female co-worker walked by her office and said
“Ohhhh someone’s perfume smells good.”
So projection is low (within arm’s length) but apparently sillage in motion is very good.
Longevity was around 8 hours on my skin.
Ambre Tigré can be worn for any occasion during the Spring, Autumn and Winter seasons.
9/10
epromvl – :
For me one of the biggest proofs that the average consumer wants is familiarity rather than innovation is the perennial existence of amber perfumes. The decades go by like brands and trends go and amber perfumes remain firm and strong. They are almost a must in exclusive collections, since their scent pleases and easily passes an impression of richness. And since Givenchy’s exclusive collection operates within the rules of the market, it offers us Ambré Tigré.
The idea here is of a feline fantasy, animal impulses and an invitation to passion. Although the concept suggests an animalic perfume, the execution is more of a trash-chic. Ambré Tigré is not a real animal, it is an ounce print executed in a context of high perfumery. It is something on the edge of the chic and the vulgar.
And it seems that inspired by the sexy-almost-vulgar the brand aims in an amber combination that makes the base of the narcotic scent of the orange blossom amber vanilla of Dior Addict. Ambré Tigre reinterprets the same dynamic and even if it does not mention the presence of the flower between the notes it is possible to feel its presence completing the sensual aura that is promised. The focus is given to the vanilla, which is more boozy, resinous and accompanies well the sweet aroma with connotations of incense of the amber. As it is a kind of trash seen under the lenses of high perfumery, Ambré Tigré maintains its moderate volume, its silhouette being maintained dangerously within the stipulated contours. It’s a familiar silhouette, but one that works.
sevenfold – :
This was very hard to find but I finally found some at Selfridges to test. I heard Harrods have the latest batch in their very luxurious Perfume Parlour too.
Opening was a sweet but semi-saffronic amber that quickly gave way to a furry musk with hints of rose.
The amber is not like the HDP’s 114, there is seems very faintly ‘saffronated’ , just a bit different. Tigre is more aggressive an animalic (as it should be I am guessing). The drydown is vague but still bold, sweet and loses the animalic edge and turns more vaguely powdery
I need further testing,, it seems a fall/winter scent only sadly – and another -ve of course is that like many ambers it is pretty linear
Overall rating: 5/10
AlexeyP – :
Extremely synthetic. It reminds me of a familiar ambre scent. Nothing new.
tikudo – :
I’ve been sampling this one (or trying to) and I have to agree with LaMaroc, it’s very powerful. It’s too much on me that I can’t continue. It’s disgustingly sweet and invasive on me that I had to scrub it off the last time I wore it, if not I’d gag. I gave it a go et ça suffit, enough’s enough. I hope I never smell it again, esp. not on anyone occupying the same small confined space as me, it would be torture.
Please sample, esp. if you’re sensitive to certain smells.
ARTEFAKTUS – :
I got a decant and I am certain it will last for a long time. It is such a good quality, that a little dab goes a long way. I expected something loud and bold. It is a comfy, soothing scent. Vanilla is detectable, yet it never turns Ambre Tigré a sweet perfume. Vanilla makes it rounder, smoother and even more creamy than it was at the beginning. Beautiful winter go to scent, warm and feminine. Reminds me of a fireplace lit at night, yellow and orange flames flickering and me sat on a comfy sofa with a cuppa. Bliss
smeernov – :
I agree with katemax. The Perfume Parlour version is lovely.
DUSIMMATT – :
أفضل ماأعجبني من هذا المجموعة الجميلة والتي تبحث عن خير الحلول ” الوسط ”
ويعيبها حقيقة : ارتفاع سعرها ، وثباتها المخيب
plearlinora – :
Perfume parlour do a dupe of this which is definitely worth trying out
Sirius-vip – :
Givenchy Ambre Tiger is a high quality amber. I love it.
It’s not too sweet and doesn’t just turn into a vanilla scent; which is important for me. It’s got enough bite but not too much. Wearable in the office but still a little edgy. I think it’s among one of the best “wearable” ambers (my best are: HdP Ambre 114, Dior Mitzah and Hermes L’Ambre des Merveilles).
Would love to be able to find this at an online discounter because $220 is expensive.
CORTEZ89 – :
I tried the whole L’Atelier line at the Galleria Neiman Marcus in Houston, Texas while I was there on a visit. A representative was there to give me the PR b.s. (I worked in cosmetics for a long time and I don’t have the patience for the spiels anymore.) She was very nice, I just wanted to explore the line at my leisure, but she hovered. As I was trying them, the ones I thought would appeal to me – cuir, chypre, bois – all were negatives. I tried the florals – Neroli Originale was pleasant but hardly original and the same with Ylang Austral. I seemed most attracted to the Ambre Tigré. I thought I had a winner. Those boozy top notes hooked me, but I was cautious enough not to purchase and the rep gave me a little scented “button” that was part of the marketing. I slipped this into my small handbag and with the other sample cards that I had slipped into other pockets in order to try to keep them from mixing. Well, for the rest of the short trip and the flight home, I kept opening my handbag and I kept wondering where this huge waft of powerful amber musk kept coming from (I’m forgetful in my old age). Then I get home and after dumping out my bags, found the little peach-colored culprit. Whatever musk Givenchy used in that base, it is NUCLEAR! It wiped out the smell of all my other scented cards (including some Chanels, Tom Fords, and the new Diana Vreeland line) and it kept making my eyes water. I had to throw it out because it was taking over any room it was in. I may have even appreciated the power and longevity before I got home, but any time after that the smell just made me angry because it took over everything. I suppose Ambre Tigré is an appropriate name, but this isn’t named after the sublimely beautiful and endangered panthera tigris, this is for the human species of the Housewife of New Jersey variety.
kaempfer_desu – :
Amazing! Quite oriental at first, intense & bold, intoxicating, dynamic. A scent for a lioness – I’ve thought. However, when it settles down, it’s completely, deeply comforting. Warm and sexy, better than any words can describe.
smorodinvan – :
A dear friend purchased Ambre Tigre for me at Harrods London and flew it back to me here in Australia. It was essentially a very expensive blind buy, but I am happy to report that I am not disappointed!
First impressions; GORGEOUS! A quality amber, it does not scream “I am Givenchy”, rather, it mingles in the same circle as a lot of other high quality ambers by today’s niche houses. I am not feeling too much vanilla, it floats ever so softly in the background, Amber is the star of the show. A ‘grown-ups’, creamy, slightly raw, smokey, sexy amber.
Initial spray is rather sweet, strong and boozy (which I love) and it takes a little time to warm up and settle on the skin, peaking at around half an hour into application. The dry-down is a touch resinous, with a whisper of dry, sweetish powder to finish.
Longevity is quite good, upwards of 3 hours on me.
I highly recommend it to amber lovers : )