Adolfo Domínguez 2023 EDP

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Ámbar Negro

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Adolfo Domínguez Ámbar Negro is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023. Ámbar Negro opens with Lavender and Rosemary, settles into a heart of Cinnamon and Star Anise, and dries down to a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Labdanum. Adolfo Domínguez's Ámbar Negro carries a Statement verdict, a spicy-led wear.

If you're after a budget-friendly dupe for the likes of Armani Stronger With You or Azzaro The Most Wanted, this a cracking choice. It delivers a familiar, sweet-spicy warmth, but don't expect groundbreaking performance. It's a solid, honest offering that won't break the bank.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Modern
  • Sensual
  • Relaxed
Ámbar Negro 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its sweet and warm spicy profile, combined with moderate projection and longevity, makes it a great choice for dates and casual outings, especially during colder months. While too much for sport, it's generally well-suited for evenings, but might be a bit too sweet and noticeable for a professional office environment, though some find it versatile enough for daily use.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender

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

Opens with a herbal edge of lavender and rosemary, quickly mellowing into a sweet, spiced heart of star anise and cinnamon. This warm and slightly powdery blend develops into a resinous, amber-like dry down thanks to labdanum and nagarmotha. It's a comforting scent, rich with autumnal spices and a touch of mysterious earthiness.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 6 October


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