A Refined, Comforting Amber Enveloped in Elegant Aromatic Warmth
Launched in 1988 and crafted by Jean-François Laporte, Ambre Précieux stands as one of Maître Parfumeur et Gantier’s timeless classics. A masterful amber composition, it elegantly blends aromatic brightness with resinous warmth, offering a sophisticated yet cozy olfactory experience that envelops the wearer in quiet luxury.
Fragrance Notes
Top Notes: Myrtle, Lavender
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A fresh, herbal lift from myrtle paired with relaxing lavender sets a soft, aromatic entry.Maitre Parfumeur et GantierFragrantica
Heart Notes: Coumarin, Vanilla, Nutmeg, Cistus (Labdanum)
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Creamy vanilla and spicy nutmeg meet aromatic coumarin and resinous cistus to create a warm, gently sweet core.Maitre Parfumeur et GantierBois de Jasmin
Base Notes: Balsam of Peru, Tolu Balsam, Ambergris
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Rich balsamic amberflecks softened by tolu and Peru balsam, harmonized with a grounding ambergris finish.Maitre Parfumeur et GantierLuckyscent
Performance & Scent Profile
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Opening: A calm, herbal-lavender embrace—soft and inviting rather than bold.
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Heart: Comforting and gourmand-leaning, with vanilla nuttiness and balsamic depth nestled in a smooth amber core.
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Dry Down: Subtle yet lingering—a cozy amber warmth that hovers close to the skin, evoking cashmere-like softness.
Community & Reviewer Impressions:
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Described as “warm, comforting, soft, cozy, enveloping, cashmere-like, and slightly powdery.”Fragrantica
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Kafkaesque called it akin to a “perfume lover’s dream latte”: a caramel amber with creamy vanilla, smoky incense, and toffee—“deeply comforting.”Kafkaesque
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Bois de Jasmin praised its elegant structure: “classical sweet amber composition… herbal notes in which lavender dominates… a pleasure through linear development.”Bois de Jasmin
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Luckyscent sums it up: “warm, sweet, enveloping… potent and rich with an almost narcotic effect… vanilla, spice, peru balsam, and tolu round out this irresistible blend.”Luckyscent
When & Where to Wear
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Seasons: Fall, Winter, Evening — perfect for cooler weather or cozy moments.
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Occasions: Ideal for intimate evenings, relaxed gatherings, quiet luxury at home, or any setting where comfortable elegance is key.
Why You’ll Love It
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Comforting & sophisticated—a gentle amber that doesn’t shout, but lingers with class.
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Layered warmth—powdery sweetness, herbal clarity, and resinous depth in harmonious balance.
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Gentle yet lasting—“almost narcotic” warmth with a soft projection that stays close like a warm blanket.LuckyscentKafkaesque
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A standout for lovers of amber seeking something polished and wearable—without overpowering.
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