Etro 1989 EDP

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Ambra

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Etro Ambra is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1989. Ambra opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Rose, and Geranium, settles into a heart of Patchouli, Labdanum, and Styrax, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Vanilla, and Opoponax. Etro's Ambra carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

A truly gorgeous, refined amber that's both warm and surprisingly fresh. It divides opinion with its quirky opening, but dries down to a comforting, luxurious scent. Etro knows their stuff, even if some wish it shouted a bit louder.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Cozy
  • Classic
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Ambra Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Canadian Fir Balsam20%
Lemon17%
Geranium16%
Bergamot16%
Coriander16%
Rose14%
Heartas listed
Labdanum34%
Patchouli34%
Styrax32%
Baseas listed
Amber31%
Vanilla28%
Opoponax24%
Musk17%

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 autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and warm, inviting character make it suitable for dates and less formal occasions, where it can be appreciated up close. While some find it too subtle for all-day wear, its refined nature allows it blend seamlessly into office or formal settings without being overpowering.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Ambra opens with a bright, unusual mix of zesty lemon and keen fir resin, spiced gently by coriander, offering an almost camphorous zing. This vivid introduction mellows into a rich, resinous heart of labdanum and styrax, grounded by earthy patchouli. The dry down is a beautifully balanced, warm amber, subtly sweet with vanilla and opoponax, cushioned by musk. It's an oriental with an unexpected airy quality.

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