Houbigant 2023 EDP

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Ambre des Abysses

by Antoine Lie , Luca Maffei

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Houbigant Ambre des Abysses is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Antoine Lie and Luca Maffei. Ambre des Abysses opens with Bergamot, Orange Blossom, and Mint, settles into a heart of Amber, Patchouli, Jasmine, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Houbigant's Ambre des Abysses carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Divisive, complex, and a touch chaotic - this one splits the crowd. Some hail it as a masterpiece, a truly unique blend of clean freshness and deep amber, while others find it a "mess" that leans too sweet or smells like earwax. Approach with caution; it's not a safe blind buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Modern
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Ambre des Abysses 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
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its blend of freshness with deep amber and leather offers versatility, making it suitable for both casual and formal wear, though some find it too intense for high heat. Many reviews highlight its elegant and sophisticated nature, suitable for professional and evening settings.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • 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 des Abysses opens with a crisp, herbaceous burst of mint, balanced by bright orange blossom and bergamot. The heart delves into a sophisticated white floral bouquet of jasmine and geranium, underscored by aromatic rosemary and a deep, resinous amber. The dry down is a rich, warm tapestry of vanilla, tonka, and dark leather, softened by earthy oakmoss.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 4 September

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