L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Noir Ambre
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| M | Gender | U |
| 2016 | Year | 2024 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Ébène
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Noir Ambre is a plush, decadent amber-leather powerhouse, radiating warmth and sophistication. For the man who wants to command attention on cold nights, it delivers a bold, enveloping statement.
A truly polarising scent; some find it a gorgeous, profound vanilla incense, others wrinkle their noses at a "cheap chocolate toffee" or a "nose burner." Definitely not a blind buy unless you like a bit of fragrant drama.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 4% |
| Floral | 2% | 1% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 3% | 7% |
| Sweet | 29% | 23% |
| Warm | 36% | 34% |
| Woody | 22% | 19% |
| Earthy | 16% | 16% |
| Animalic | 13% | 7% |
| Fresh | 2% | 9% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Rich amber, leather, vanilla, and warm spices create a dense, enveloping trail ideal for cold winter and crisp fall nights. Its intensity can be overwhelming in summer heat, but transitions well into early spring evenings.
Occasions
Its bold projection and opulent, sensual warmth suit formal events, romantic evenings, and nights out but can be too commanding for the office or sporty settings.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its strong, often heavy opening and divisive nature make it a poor fit for the office, but its sensual and warming amber-vanilla drydown is perfect for intimate date nights and sophisticated evening events. It's a bit much for casual daytime wear unless you're feeling particularly bold and it's certainly not one for the gym.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Warm Spicy, Woody accords and Vanilla, Amber notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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