Ambra

Etro  
92%
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Ambra Eau de Parfum bottle Ambra
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1989 Year 2017
££ Price Tier ££
Istanbul Eau de Parfum bottle Istanbul

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Ambra
A truly gorgeous, refined amber that's both warm and surprisingly fresh. It divides opinion with its quirky opening, but dries down to a comforting, luxurious scent. Etro knows their stuff, even if some wish it shouted a bit louder.
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Our Verdict - Istanbul
A truly gorgeous, comforting amber that's not afraid of a bit of spice and a fresh aromatic kick. It's divisive only because some say its performance is poor, but the scent itself is a hug in a bottle.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 10% 9%
Floral 11% 10%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 5% 13%
Sweet 26% 24%
Warm 23% 25%
Woody 14% 12%
Earthy 18% 12%
Animalic 10% 6%
Fresh 11% 14%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Ambra EdP
Istanbul EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Amber 31% vs 25%
Vanilla 27% vs 21%
Musk 17% vs 15%

Accords

Ambra Istanbul
100%
Amber
100%
54%
Aromatic
74%
54%
Vanilla
72%
58%
Woody
64%
56%
Balsamic
61%
48%
Sweet
60%
45%
Powdery
58%
50%
Fresh Spicy
51%
Patchouli
47%
45%
Citrus
Amber shared
100%
100%
Aromatic shared
54%
74%
Vanilla shared
54%
72%
Woody shared
58%
64%
Balsamic shared
56%
61%
Sweet shared
48%
60%
Powdery shared
45%
58%
Fresh Spicy shared
50%
51%
47%
45%

Performance

Ambra Istanbul
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Ambra

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and warm, inviting character make it suitable for dates and less formal occasions, where it can be appreciated up close. While some find it too subtle for all-day wear, its refined nature allows it blend seamlessly into office or formal settings without being overpowering.

Istanbul

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its warm, subtle amber profile makes it adaptable for many settings, though it's too rich for sport. Many users find it perfect for office wear due to its moderate sillage and comforting nature, while its intimate warmth suits dates perfectly.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
92%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
88%
Accord
88%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Aromatic, Vanilla accords and Geranium, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Ambra
Istanbul
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