Van Cleef & Arpels 2015 EDP

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Ambre Impérial

by Quentin Bisch

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Van Cleef & Arpels Ambre Impérial is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Quentin Bisch. Ambre Impérial opens with Bergamot and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Amber, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, and Benzoin, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes. Van Cleef & Arpels's Ambre Impérial carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

A truly gorgeous, refined amber that's a genuine crowd-pleaser, but prepare for the heartbreak of its fleeting presence. Worth it if you're happy with a close-quarters embrace.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Luxurious
  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Elegant
  • Cozy
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Ambre Impérial Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pink Pepper56%
Bergamot44%
Heartas listed
Amber30%
Tonka Bean24%
Vanilla24%
Benzoin22%
Baseas listed
Woody Notes100%

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

Despite its warmth, Ambre Impérial's moderate sillage and poor longevity make it suitable for close-contact occasions like dates or intimate casual wear. The elegant amber and vanilla profile also lends itself to sophisticated casual and semi-formal settings, though its performance limits its impact in more open environments.

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
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Ambre Impérial opens with a fleeting spark of bergamot and pink pepper, quickly ushering in a richly smooth amber heart. Benzoin and vanilla weave into a warm, creamy sweetness, balanced by tonka's nuanced depth. As it settles, subtle woody notes emerge, providing an elegant and comforting base.

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