Hermès 2012 EDP

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L’Ambre des Merveilles

by Jean-Claude Ellena

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Hermès L’Ambre des Merveilles is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012, created by Jean-Claude Ellena. L’Ambre des Merveilles settles into a heart of Amber and Patchouli, and dries down to a base of Vanilla and Labdanum. Hermès's L’Ambre des Merveilles carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

Divisive and understated, L'Ambre des Merveilles is a softly sparkling amber scent that some adore as a sophisticated skin scent, while others find it too faint, linear, or even a bit 'old school'. Expect a warm embrace rather than a bold declaration.
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  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Sophisticated
  • Subtle
  • Elegant
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L’Ambre des Merveilles Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Heartas listed
Amber50%
Patchouli50%
Baseas listed
Labdanum50%
Vanilla50%

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:
Office Date Casual

Its moderate sillage and 'skin scent' reputation make it office appropriate, while the warm, inviting amber and vanilla lend themselves well to dates and casual wear. It's less suited for formal events due to its understated nature and not at all for sport.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), BENZYL SALICYLATE, LIMONENE, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, LINALOOL, ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE, BHT, CITRAL, BENZYL BENZOATE, FARNESOL, GERANIOL, EUGENOL, ISOEUGENOL, CI 15510 (ORANGE 4), CI 19140 (YELLOW 5)

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

L'Ambre des Merveilles opens with an almost effervescent, sparkling quality, hinting at a subtle citrus or even a ginger ale fizz, before settling into its core of warm, resinous amber. Vanilla and labdanum provide a creamy, slightly salty sweetness, creating a cozy and inviting aura. A touch of patchouli adds depth, preventing it from becoming cloying, resulting in a smooth, sophisticated scent that melts into the skin.

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