Ortigia Sicilia 2011 EDP

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Ambra Nera

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Ortigia Sicilia Ambra Nera is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2011. Ambra Nera opens with Galbanum, settles into a heart of Spicy Notes, and dries down to a base of Resins, Amber, Cedar, and Patchouli. Ortigia Sicilia's Ambra Nera carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This is it: the perfect amber. Ortigia Sicilia's Ambra Nera delivers a rich, true amber profile that's both complex and incredibly satisfying. Expect a luxurious, slightly dirty warmth that's undeniably alluring, though some wish it projected more.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Sophisticated
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
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Ambra Nera Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Galbanum100%
Heartas listed
Spicy Notes100%
Baseas listed
Amber17%
Cedar17%
Labdanum17%
Oakmoss17%
Patchouli17%
Resins17%

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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its rich, warmer accords lean away from typical office wear, while its inviting and sensual character makes it perfect for dates. The moderate sillage and persistent warmth suit casual and formal evening events, but it's far too heavy for sport.

Ingredients and allergens

We don't have this fragrance's ingredient list yet.

Ethics and formulation

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About

Ambra Nera opens with a verdant, almost earthy kick of galbanum and oakmoss, swiftly ushering in a profoundly sensual amber. This isn't a sweet, cloying amber; instead, it's a resinous, warm embrace, deepened by spicy nuances and the woody, grounding presence of patchouli and cedar. The journey culminates in a soft, elegant dry-down that lingers subtly on the skin.

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Where to buy

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