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Ambery Cedarwood

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Dossier Ambery Cedarwood is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022. Ambery Cedarwood opens with Mandarin, Orange Blossom, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Cedar and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Amber, Heliotrope, and Vanilla. Dossier's Ambery Cedarwood carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

If you're after 'Alien, but make it cheaper and a bit less shouty', then this is your jam. It's a crowd-pleaser for those who love that iconic white floral amber, but hardcore Alien fans might notice the slight difference and the somewhat tamer performance.
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  • Confident
  • Warm
  • Woody
  • Clean
  • Cozy
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Ambery Cedarwood Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Alien by Mugler
38%
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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
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate projection and longevity make it versatile for various settings, though the strong white floral and amber blend leans more towards evening and social events than a quiet office. It's a nice easy reach for 'pretty' club nights but also works for intimate dates where you want to feel mysterious.

Ingredients and allergens

Alcohol Denat., Fragrance/Parfum, Water/Aqua/Eau, Benzyl Salicylate, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Vanillin, Coumarin, Geranyl Acetate, Geraniol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Rose Ketones, Linalool, Anethole, Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil, Benzyl Benzoate, Linalyl Acetate, Limonene, Pinene, Citral Terpineol

From a shop in the United States. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

Ethics and formulation

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  • Vegan Brand-declared Dossier says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

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About

Opens with a vibrant burst of orange blossom and mandarin, spiced just so with cardamom, before settling into a heart of lush jasmine and grounding cedar. The dry down is a warm, creamy embrace of amber, soft vanilla, and the delicate powdery touch of heliotrope, creating a clean yet sensual floral-woody experience.

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