Acquired

Houbigant 2024 EDP

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Ambre Rubis

by Antoine Lie , Luca Maffei

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Houbigant Ambre Rubis is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Antoine Lie and Luca Maffei. Ambre Rubis opens with Red Berries, Orange, Pink Pepper, and Incense, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Cherry, and Rum, and dries down to a base of Woody, Cedar, Ambergris, and Fir Resin. Houbigant's Ambre Rubis carries an Acquired verdict, a sour-led wear.

This cherry-forward scent is a proper head-turner if you're into fruity gourmands, but a real letdown for some who find it a fleeting, synthetic mess. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with fans raving about its unique boozy cherry and detractors slamming its poor longevity and artificial dry down.
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Romantic
  • Powdery
Ambre Rubis Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Sweet
100%
Cherry
95%
Fruity
88%
Woody
86%
Amber
81%
Rum
65%

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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its sweet, boozy, and amber-heavy profile, coupled with some reports of strong projection (at least initially), makes it a bit much for an office setting. It's perfectly suited for dates and formal events, particularly in cooler weather, where its unique character can shine.

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About

Ambre Rubis opens with a vibrant, juicy burst of red berries and a hint of piquant pink pepper, quickly giving way to a rich, boozy cherry heart. A delicate whisper of jasmine adds a touch of floral elegance before the fragrance settles into a complex base of warm amber, woody cedar, and balsamic fir, rounded out by a subtle, salty ambergris for depth.