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Ambra Eau de Parfum bottle Ambra EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
1989 Year 2023
££ Price Tier ££
Faux Semblant Eau de Parfum bottle Faux Semblant EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Ambra EDP
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 - Faux Semblant EDP
This is a bold, complex beast. Faux Semblant isn't for the faint of heart, blending challenging dirty oud and indolic florals with resinous amber and honey into something truly unique, and utterly divisive. You'll either adore its gothic opulence or find it downright offensive.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Ambra EDP
Faux Semblant EDP

Notes

Accords

Ambra Faux Semblant
100%
Amber
100%
58%
Woody
67%
Honey
58%
56%
Balsamic
48%
Sweet
55%
54%
Vanilla
54%
Aromatic
Oud
54%
Patchouli
51%
Musky
50%
45%
Powdery
48%
45%
Citrus
Amber shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
58%
67%
58%
56%
Sweet shared
48%
55%
54%
54%
Oud
54%
51%
50%
Powdery shared
45%
48%
45%

Performance

Ambra Faux Semblant
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

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.

Faux Semblant

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong projection and rich, dark character, Faux Semblant is too assertive for office or casual wear. It shines in formal settings or on an evening date, where its opulent and complex nature can be appreciated without overwhelming the space.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, woody, sweet

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Ambra EDP
Faux Semblant EDP
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