de Protection Eau de Toilette bottle de Protection
Edt Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2007 Year 2011
££ Price Tier ££
Ambre Premier Eau de Parfum bottle Ambre Premier

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - de Protection
This isn't your grandma's rose. Eau de Protection is a divisive, gothic, metallic-edged rose that some adore for its unique bold character, while others find it unsettling or just plain weird. Definitely sample first, it's a love-it-or-hate-it affair.
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Our Verdict - Ambre Premier
A divisive amber, Ambre Premier swings from 'pure magic' to 'harsh rose-patchouli bomb'. Expect a sweet, spicy embrace with a powdery, almost gourmand edge that some adore and others find rather forgettable.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 11% 13%
Floral 25% 29%
Fruity 1% 1%
Green 2% 2%
Sweet 27% 27%
Warm 23% 25%
Woody 9% 8%
Earthy 15% 14%
Animalic 2% 4%
Fresh 9% 9%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
de Protection EdT
Ambre Premier EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Rose 47% vs 100%
Only in de Protection
Jasmine 27% Heliotrope 26%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 40% vs 29%
Only in de Protection
Benzoin 32% Tonka Bean 28%
Only in Ambre Premier
Amber 41% Vanilla 30%

Accords

de Protection Ambre Premier
100%
Rose
51%
49%
Amber
100%
69%
Warm Spicy
81%
47%
Vanilla
74%
72%
Citrus
55%
65%
Patchouli
72%
57%
Floral
57%
Fresh
52%
Woody
55%
Powdery
54%
Balsamic
49%
Earthy
47%
Rose shared
100%
51%
Amber shared
49%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
69%
81%
Vanilla shared
47%
74%
Citrus shared
72%
55%
Patchouli shared
65%
72%
57%
57%
Woody shared
52%
55%
54%
49%
47%

Performance

de Protection Ambre Premier
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

de Protection

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With its moderate sillage and good longevity, Eau de Protection is versatile but leans away from purely casual or sport environments. Its complex, dark rose character makes it suitable for date nights or formal events, though perhaps a bit too bold for a conservative office.

Ambre Premier

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate projection makes it suitable for office wear if applied lightly, while its warm, sensual nature is perfect for date nights. The sweet and cozy amber makes it a good fit for casual, relaxed settings. However, it's a bit too sweet and cosy for truly formal events and completely inappropriate for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
93%
Olfactory
99%
Notes
88%
Accord
69%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Warm Spicy, Vanilla accords and Rose, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

de Protection
Ambre Premier
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