Goutal 2015 EDP

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Ambre Sauvage

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Goutal Ambre Sauvage is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015. Ambre Sauvage opens with Amber and Patchouli, settles into a heart of Lavender and Pink Pepper, and dries down to a base of Iris and Vanilla. Goutal's Ambre Sauvage carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one is a seriously divisive amber. It's got the 'love it or hate it' crowd split down the middle, with some hailing its complexity and others finding it simply unpleasant. Definitely not a safe blind buy, so you'll want to test this one first.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Mysterious
  • Elegant
  • Soft
  • Confident
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Ambre Sauvage Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Amber58%
Patchouli42%
Heartas listed
Pink Pepper53%
Lavender47%
Baseas listed
Vanilla57%
Iris43%

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:
Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer Fall

A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong amber and spicy accords, noted for good longevity, make it less suitable for the office. However, its complex and luxurious nature makes it a great fit for dates or more formal evening events. It's too heavy for sporty activities and borderline for casual wear due to its intensity.

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

About

Ambre Sauvage opens with a rich, resinous amber, instantly declaring its presence alongside an earthy patchouli. As it settles, a surprising medicinal, almost cherry-like spice emerges, fused with the clean, herbaceous touch of lavender. The drydown smooths out into a creamy vanilla, softened by a powdery iris, lending it an elegant, though less 'savage' character than its name suggests.

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