AMBR No. 540
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2020 | Year | 2016 |
| £ | Price Tier | £££££ |
Veilleur de Nuit
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A lush, golden cloud of saffron, amber, and woods that draws inspiration from high-luxury icons, delivering opulence, projection, and addictive sweetness at a fraction of the price.
A dark-chocolate-and-tuberose oriental floral with a deep animalic underpinning - cacao and dark chocolate over musk, civet, and castoreum, lifted by a single skin-warm tuberose. Released in Lutens' Black Cube line at a notorious price point. Strange, dense, expensive - polarising but unforgettable when it works.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 5% |
| Floral | 18% | 45% |
| Fruity | 0% | 5% |
| Green | 1% | 5% |
| Sweet | 21% | 70% |
| Warm | 20% | 85% |
| Woody | 24% | 45% |
| Earthy | 12% | 50% |
| Animalic | 23% | 75% |
| Fresh | 7% | 5% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The rich, ambery and sweet profile with spice and woods is best suited for cooler weather, making it ideal for fall and winter. Its intensity can be a bit much for hot summer days, but it shines in spring evenings when temperatures are still mild.
Occasions
Its bold, sweet and opulent nature makes it perfect for formal events and date nights, where you want to stand out. For the office or sport, it can be overwhelming and may not suit a close-quarters, active, or casual setting.
Seasons
Built for cold months - the dense cacao and animalic base bloom in winter air and feel oppressive in summer heat. Late autumn and winter only.
Occasions
An evening and intimate-setting perfume - sensual, dense, animalic. Too distinctive and warm-skinned for the office, too refined for casual wear.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Musky, Sweet accords and Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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