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Which Should You Buy?
Baldessarini Ambré is a beautiful, budget-friendly amber-leather scent with a loyal following, but its notorious weak performance means it's often a heartbreak in a bottle. If you're willing to overspray, you're in for a treat.
A budget take on Baldessarini Ambre's fruity-amber masculine. Heroic II nails the juicy mandarin-and-apple opening and the warm amber-vanilla drydown, but flattens the original's leathery, boozy depth into something softer and quicker to fade.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 8% | 14% |
| Floral | 11% | 13% |
| Fruity | 15% | 16% |
| Green | 2% | 4% |
| Sweet | 29% | 29% |
| Warm | 16% | 13% |
| Woody | 14% | 7% |
| Earthy | 14% | 16% |
| Animalic | 19% | 17% |
| Fresh | 9% | 12% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and warm, inviting accords make it ideal for close-quarter situations like dates and quieter office environments. Several reviews highlight its suitability for formal settings and cooler weather, but its limited sillage means it won't overwhelm an office, yet it's too rich for sport.
Seasons
The warm amber-vanilla and fruity-sweet character feel cosy in autumn and winter cold, too heavy for summer heat.
Occasions
Its warm, easygoing fruity-amber suits evenings, dates and casual wear over strict formality or sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Fruity, Woody accords and Mandarin, Red Apple notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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