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Ambery Vanilla

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Dossier Ambery Vanilla is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022. Ambery Vanilla opens with Mandarin, Pink Pepper, Licorice, and Pear, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Vanilla, and Coffee. Dossier's Ambery Vanilla carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This "dupe" is a divisive one. Fans say it perfectly captures the spirit of its inspiration with a slightly brighter, less intense floral edge. Detractors find it generic, screechy, and sometimes even plastic-smelling. Try before you buy.
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  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Modern
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Ambery Vanilla Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent
84%
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Black Opium the original Ambery Vanilla inspired by

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 Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong sillage and prominent sweet and spicy accords, this scent leans more towards evening and cooler weather occasions. It's likely too intense for a professional office setting but makes a statement on a date or a formal event.

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

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

Ethics and formulation

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

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About

A complex dance of sweet and spicy, Ambery Vanilla opens with a sharp burst of licorice and peppery pear, quickly warmed by mandarin notes. The heart unfurls with a rich, almost grape-like white floral bouquet of jasmine and orange blossom. As it settles, a sweet, toasted vanilla emerges, underpinned by earthy patchouli and a gentle, aromatic coffee note, softening into a warm, sensual dry down that can be both inviting and, for some, overly sweet.

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