Demeter Fragrance Library 2018 EDC

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Ambergris

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Demeter Fragrance Library Ambergris is a Cologne launched in 2018. Ambergris settles into a heart of Spicy Notes and Earthy, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vanilla, and Ambergris. Demeter Fragrance Library's Ambergris carries a Statement verdict, an elemental-led wear.

This Ambergris is a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde. Some find it a truly complex, sophisticated take on the elusive note, while others are left wondering about its identity or even find it quite off-putting. Definitely one to try before you commit.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Modern
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Ambergris Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Heartas listed
Earthy50%
Spicy Notes50%
Baseas listed
Ambergris33%
Musk33%
Vanilla33%

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:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its warm, musky character, coupled with varied performance reports that lean towards moderate, makes it best suited for casual, intimate settings. It's too unique and potentially polarising for formal events or the office, and certainly not built for sport.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • 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

Imagine a warm, musky embrace with a creamy vanilla sweetness, edged by a subtle, almost animalic earthiness. It's a rich amber core, with hints of spice lingering like a distant memory, settling into a powdery, balsamic warmth that feels both ancient and comforting. There's a curious quality that moves between salty and sweet, creating an intriguing, elusive character.

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Complement

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Where to buy

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