AVAU 2025 Edp

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Amber Shadow

by Caterina Catalani

AVAU Amber Shadow is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2025, created by Caterina Catalani. Amber Shadow opens with Peach, Saffron, and Nutmeg, settles into a heart of Tuberose and Tobacco, and dries down to a base of Labdanum and Leather. AVAU's Amber Shadow carries an Acquired verdict, a smoky-led wear.

Amber Shadow promised a lot with its fruity-tobacco opening, but the overwhelming tuberose and a "clinical" leather leave some feeling it's a bit unfinished. It's a loud, fruity floral with a dry, slightly sharp backbone that's not for everyone.
  • Bold
  • Sensual
  • Powdery
  • Romantic
  • Subtle
Amber Shadow Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Character

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0%
Floral 12%
Fruity 9%
Green 1%
Sweet 23%
Warm 35%
Woody 9%
Earthy 18%
Animalic 25%
Fresh 1%
Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Leather
100%
Tobacco
98%
Amber
78%
Sweet
71%
Animalic
62%

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With strong projection and longevity, Amber Shadow is best suited for evenings and special events rather than the office, where its intensity might be too much. Its bold character makes it a good fit for dates or formal occasions where you want to make an impression.

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About

Amber Shadow kicks off with a bright, realistic peach lifted by a whisper of saffron and nutmeg, quickly followed by a plush tobacco leaf. This vibrant opening soon gives way to a dominant tuberose, a dense floral heart that carries through much of the wear. Underlying this, a dry, almost clinical leather emerges, grounding the sweetness and adding a unisex edge. Labdanum in the base provides an amber warmth, while animalic nuances weave through, adding depth to the leathery tobacco.