Acqua di Parma 2019 EDP

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Ambra

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Acqua di Parma Ambra is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019. Ambra opens with Bergamot, Orange, and Petitgrain, settles into a heart of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Cedar, Patchouli, and Rose, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vanilla, and Labdanum. Acqua di Parma's Ambra carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a divisive beast. Acqua di Parma's Ambra is either a dirty-sexy, aquatic-animalic masterpiece for the confident, or an off-putting, burnt rubber mess. The defining, salty ambergris note is not for everyone, so spray with caution and don't blind buy.
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  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
  • Mysterious
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Ambra Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its bold, unique ambergris accord and intimate, long-lasting performance make it perfect for dates and formal events where you want to make a statement without overwhelming. However, this same intensity and divisive nature could be too distracting for a typical office environment or casual wear.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Ambra kicks off with a bright, zesty citrus burst from bergamot and orange, quickly transitioning to a sophisticated heart of rose, cypriol, and earthy patchouli. But it's the base where things get truly interesting: a prominent, salty ambergris dominates, intertwined with creamy sandalwood, musky undertones, and a hint of vanilla, creating a complex woody amber aroma that some find intoxicating and others perceive as intensely animalic or even burnt.

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