L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Noir Ambre Eau de Parfum vs Deep Amber Extrait
L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Noir Ambre EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Extrait |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2016 | Year | 2023 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $$$$$ |
Deep Amber Extrait
While both showcase amber, they diverge significantly. Noir Ambre is a bold, warm amber-leather, ideal for making a statement. Deep Amber, a newer release, offers a cleaner, more modern amber experience with potent sillage. The key difference lies in their profiles: Noir Ambre is richer and more traditional, while Deep Amber leans into contemporary aromachemicals. Price is also a factor, with Deep Amber being in the ultra-luxury tier, compared to Noir Ambre's premium pricing.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Noir Ambre
- Deep Amber
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You prefer a warmer, more traditional amber scent.
- You enjoy leather notes in your fragrances.
- You want a fragrance for cold weather.
- You like making a bold statement.
- You want a more modern and clean amber.
- You prefer fragrances with strong sillage.
- You appreciate niche perfumery.
- Price is not a factor for you.
Arrives hot. Saffron, cinnamon and nutmeg strike together, thick enough to feel almost edible, with leather and papyrus behind. Plush, golden amber with vanilla and tonka, extremely long-lasting: a cold-night amber.
This one's a divisive creature - some adore its regal amber depth, others are underwhelmed or even put off. If you're seeking a sophisticated, clean amber with serious sillage, and your nose can handle the modern aromachemicals, then Deep Amber might just be your next luxurious obsession.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Amber
16%
vs
16%
Vetiver
3%
vs
16%
Saffron
13% share of the perfume
Cinnamon
12% share of the perfume
Leather
12% share of the perfume
Vanilla
9% share of the perfume
Nutmeg
9% share of the perfume
Cedar
9% share of the perfume
Papyrus
8% share of the perfume
Tonka Bean
6% share of the perfume
Coriander
1% share of the perfume
Saffron
13% share of the perfume
Cinnamon
12% share of the perfume
Nutmeg
9% share of the perfume
Coriander
1% share of the perfume
Leather
12% share of the perfume
Cedar
9% share of the perfume
Papyrus
8% share of the perfume
Vetiver
4% share of the perfume
Amber
17% share of the perfume
Vanilla
9% share of the perfume
Tonka Bean
6% share of the perfume
Musk
14% share of the perfume
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Saffron, cinnamon and a thick amber base belong in the cold: winter and autumn nights suit it, and summer heat does not.
Occasions
Strong and extremely long-lasting, it suits date nights, dinners and formal evenings. It is too dense for a desk or the gym.
Seasons
A year-round scent - easy to wear in any season.
Occasions
Given its strong sillage and deep, heavy amber profile, this scent is best reserved for formal events or romantic dates. It's too opulent for the office and entirely unsuitable for casual or sport wear, where lighter, fresher scents would be more appropriate.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 2 of its 7 notes, including Vetiver, Amber
Adds benzoin and hibiscus, drops cedar and cinnamon
Where to buy
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