AMBR No. 540 Eau de Parfum bottle AMBR No. 540
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U Gender U
2020 Year 2010
£ Price Tier ££
Boyfriend Eau de Parfum bottle Boyfriend

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Our Verdict - AMBR No. 540
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.
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Our Verdict - Boyfriend
Boyfriend is a true love-it-or-hate-it scent: a celebrity fragrance that punches well above its weight, conjuring a deeply comforting boozy warmth. It's divisive, thanks to a pronounced myrrh note, but those who love it call it a warm, inviting embrace.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 18% 18%
Fruity 0% 10%
Green 1% 3%
Sweet 21% 22%
Warm 20% 18%
Woody 24% 19%
Earthy 12% 16%
Animalic 23% 17%
Fresh 7% 7%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
AMBR No. 540 EdP
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Notes

Only in AMBR No. 540
Saffron 67% Almond 33%
Only in AMBR No. 540
Ambergris 30% Amberwood 26% Musk 22% Cedar 22%

Accords

AMBR No. 540 Boyfriend
95%
Amber
100%
80%
Sweet
51%
75%
Woody
58%
70%
Warm Spicy
45%
60%
Musky
47%
50%
Metallic
Fruity
46%
Amber shared
95%
100%
Sweet shared
80%
51%
Woody shared
75%
58%
Warm Spicy shared
70%
45%
Musky shared
60%
47%
50%
46%

Performance

AMBR No. 540 Boyfriend
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

AMBR No. 540

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

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.

Boyfriend

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its rich, warm, and somewhat heavy nature makes it ideal for dates and casual evenings, creating an intimate 'scent bubble' that many appreciate. The strong sillage and prominent amber/myrrh accords might be too much for an office or formal setting, although some find it suitable for work. It's definitely not one for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
80%
Accord
89%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Woody, Sweet accords and Musk, Jasmine notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

AMBR No. 540
Boyfriend
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