Ambre Miellé

Ambre Miellé sets two old riches side by side, amber and honey, in a single parfum. The house chose them for their opposite natures, one light and liquid and the other dark and resinous, and the scent is built on finding their balance. It opens on honey and bergamot. The heart is spiced and fruity, with cinnamon and plum leading, and iris and rose behind. The base is amber with a soft tobacco, vanilla, patchouli and raspberry. Wearers describe honey, cinnamon and ripe fruit, followed by a fine tobacco note, and say it does not come off too sweet or sticky. The iris and tobacco give the honey a dry edge, and some compare it to other honeyed amber scents. Most voters call the staying power and sillage moderate, with a good number saying strong or long lasting. It is an autumn and winter scent, chosen above all for evenings and nights out, with some daytime wear. A few wearers find it familiar, one thinks it smells like shaving cream, and value is the weak point in the ratings. The house lists the 100 ml at 450 pounds, and most raters call that overpriced. It suits anyone who wants a smooth honeyed amber with tobacco and plum, and who is happy to pay for it.