L'Haleine des Dieux
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2015 | Year | 2001 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Ambre 114
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A misty, almost incantatory amber from the limited Section d'Or - sage and balsam fir over cashmeran, labdanum, and a slow-burning vanilla-amber base. Polarising, conceptual, and now functionally collector-only.
This is a seriously solid amber, leaning into classic territory without feeling dated. Ignore the whingers who find it too powdery or boring; it’s a beautifully blended, warm embrace that’s an easy reach for amber lovers. Some lament dilution in recent formulations, but it still performs well enough for most.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 10% | 0% |
| Floral | 10% | 9% |
| Fruity | 5% | 0% |
| Green | 30% | 13% |
| Sweet | 55% | 28% |
| Warm | 85% | 28% |
| Woody | 70% | 21% |
| Earthy | 40% | 15% |
| Animalic | 30% | 5% |
| Fresh | 10% | 7% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cashmeran-amber chord with labdanum and vanilla weight reads warmest in winter and cool autumn; the sage and balsam-fir top keeps it just wearable in early spring. Too dense for summer.
Occasions
Section d'Or restraint and low projection suit formal evenings, quiet dinners, and indoor settings; the abstract conceptual character feels out of place on casual day-wear or in the gym.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its warm and balsamic nature, combined with moderate sillage, makes it suitable for relaxed social occasions and dates. While some find it office-friendly due to its balanced nature, its sweetness and noticeable presence might be too much for formal office wear. It's definitely not one for the gym.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Vanilla, Woody accords and Musk, Amber notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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