Maître Parfumeur et Gantier 2012 EDP

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Ambre Dore

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Maître Parfumeur et Gantier Ambre Dore is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012. Ambre Dore opens with Geranium, Styrax, and Clary Sage, settles into a heart of Oud, Saffron, Coriander, and Ambergris, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Myrrh. Maître Parfumeur et Gantier's Ambre Dore carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde. Some will love its skanky, animalic oud and ambergris, while others find the opening a bit too 'barnyard'. Stick with it though, the drydown is a stunner.
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Ambre Dore 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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 winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate sillage and long-lasting nature make it good for evenings, particularly dates or formal events where its complex, sensual nature can shine without being overpowering. The strong opening could be a bit much for an office, and it's definitely not a sport scent.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Ambre Dore opens with a daring, almost challenging blast of styrax and clary sage, quickly joined by an undeniably animalic oud and a salty ambergris. This bold introduction mellows into a rich, complex heart where saffron adds a nuanced spice. The base smooths out into a luxurious blend of creamy sandalwood, earthy vetiver, and mystical myrrh, creating a warm, golden, and deeply sensual amber. It's a journey from beast to beauty, revealing sophisticated depth.

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