Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella 2024 EDP

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Ambra

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Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella Ambra is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024. Ambra opens with Bergamot, settles into a heart of Amber and Myrrh, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood and Patchouli. Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella's Ambra carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

This amber scent is a divisive one. Many find it light, fresh and comforting, perfect for everyday wear. Others are put off by a perceived artificiality and heavy ambroxan, calling it harsh and disappointing compared to the brand's original.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Elegant
  • Subtle
  • Classic
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Ambra Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot100%
Heartas listed
Amber57%
Myrrh43%
Baseas listed
Sandalwood59%
Patchouli41%

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
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its moderate projection and generally soft wear make it suitable for office and casual settings. While some find it elegant enough for formal events, the inherent warmth and 'cozy' feel lean more towards relaxed environments. It's definitely not one for the gym.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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

Ambra delivers a warm, comforting embrace. It kicks off with a bright, subtly bitter bergamot that quickly melts into a rich, powdery amber heart infused with resinous myrrh. The dry-down settles into a smooth, creamy sandalwood and earthy patchouli, creating a grounded yet elegant finish.

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