Illuminum 2011 EDP

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Arabian Amber

by Michael Boadi

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Illuminum Arabian Amber is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2011, created by Michael Boadi. Arabian Amber opens with Bergamot, settles into a heart of Cedar, Sandalwood, Ylang-Ylang, and Pepper, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Frankincense, and Opoponax. Illuminum's Arabian Amber carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Arabian Amber is a resinous, spiced scent built on frankincense and opoponax. Pepper and nutmeg add warmth, and cedar and sandalwood keep it woody. A solid choice for people who like incense-style depth.
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  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Opulent
  • Grounded
  • Woody
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Arabian Amber 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its moderate longevity and subtle sillage make it suitable for close-quarters like the office or casual outings without being overwhelming. While some find it too understated for formal events, its clean profile lends itself to daytime wear in warmer months, as noted by reviewers.

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
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Arabian Amber opens with a single note, bergamot, for a short citrus lift. The heart is spicy and woody, with cedar, pepper, nutmeg, sandalwood and ylang-ylang. The base is resinous, built from frankincense, patchouli and opoponax, which gives a deep, balsamic and slightly earthy finish. Overall it is a warm, spiced and resinous fragrance with a rich character, and the woods keep the resins from feeling too thick.

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