Goutal 2007 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Ambre Fétiche

by Isabelle Doyen , Camille Goutal

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Goutal Ambre Fétiche is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2007, created by Isabelle Doyen and Camille Goutal. Ambre Fétiche opens with Amber, Vanilla, Labdanum, and Incense, settles into a heart of Iris and Benzoin, and dries down to a base of Leather, Patchouli, and Geranium. Goutal's Ambre Fétiche carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it beast, and the old formulation is clearly regarded as superior. If you can get your hands on a vintage bottle, prepare for an earthy, smoky amber that demands attention.
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  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Classic
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Ambre Fétiche Eau de Parfum bottle

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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 winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This powerful, long-lasting scent with significant sillage means it’s definitely not for the office. Its rich, sensual nature and complex profile make it perfect for a dramatic date night or a formal evening, but it's far too heavy for casual wear or 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

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • 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

Ambre Fétiche opens with a profoundly dense, spiced amber and a rich, liturgical incense. Labdanum and styrax deepen the balsamic warmth. As it settles, iris and benzoin emerge, adding a touch of powdery sophistication, before a darkly compelling leather and earthy patchouli take over in the dry down, leaving a smoky, slightly animalic trail softened by vanilla.

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