EDP
Unisex
Genie
Fragrance Note
Amber
Amber is a warm, rich and enveloping fragrance accord often used to give a perfume depth and a soft sweetness. It can smell resinous, balsamic, slightly powdery, warm or gently sweet depending on the materials used to create the accord.
Amber is commonly found in the base of a fragrance, where it helps connect the brighter opening notes with deeper woods, musks, vanilla and resins. It can make a perfume feel warmer and more rounded as it develops on the skin.
In modern perfumery, amber does not necessarily refer to one single raw material. Perfumers can create an amber effect by combining different materials to achieve the desired warmth, sweetness and richness.
12 perfumes feature this note
EDP
Men
Genie
Genie Sauvage Elixir EDP
EDP
Unisex
d’Annam
d’Annam Monsoon Tea Perfume
EDP
Unisex
Vilhelm Parfumerie
Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Polly
EDT
Unisex
Bvlgari
Bvlgari Eau Parfumée Thé Vert Green Tea Eau de Toilette Perfume
EDT
Women
Elizabeth Arden
Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Eau de Toilette Perfume
EDP
Unisex
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Grand Soir Eau de Parfum
EDP
Men
Smart Collection
Smart Collection No. 262 EDP
EDP
Unisex
Tom Ford
Tom Ford Oud Wood Eau de Parfum
EDP
Unisex
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Satin Mood Eau de Parfum
EDP
Unisex
Copaci
24K Pour Homme
EDP
Unisex
Zara
Zara Red Temptation Perfume
About Perfumes with Amber
Amber is a warm, golden, slightly sweet accord that blends resins such as labdanum with vanilla and balsamic notes. Perfume World lists 12 fragrances in this collection. You will find notes, hands on longevity scores and retailer links on every perfume page.
Expect to pay from $5 to $665, with the final price set by bottle size and the seller. The overall rating here sits at 8 out of 10 on average, based on hands on testing. The houses you will see most often are Genie, Maison Francis Kurkdjian and Bvlgari. Releases range from 1992 to 2023. You will meet it mostly in woody, amber and aromatic perfumes. amber turns up most often alongside musk, jasmine, bergamot and sandalwood.
It is a favourite base note because it lasts for hours and gives perfume a glowing, comforting finish. It pairs with vanilla, spice, woods, oud and flowers.
- Perfumes
- 12
- Average rating
- 8/10
- Price range
- From $5 to $665
- Average longevity
- 6.8/10
- Top house
- Genie
- Released
- 1992 to 2023
Top rated perfumes with amber
How to choose perfumes with amber
If you are unsure where to begin, Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Satin Mood Eau de Parfum is the highest rated of our perfumes with amber, which makes it a sensible first sample.
Pick two or three perfumes with amber that sound right, then compare them side by side. The Compare tool lines up notes and scores so the differences are easy to see.
How perfumes with amber perform
In our wear tests, perfumes with amber score 6.8 out of 10 for longevity on average, which means solid staying power that comfortably covers a work day.
Sillage, the trail a perfume leaves behind you, averages 6.1 out of 10, which points to moderate projection that stays fairly close.
In hot and humid conditions, the same perfumes average 6 out of 10 for longevity. Heat speeds up evaporation, so expect scents to feel stronger at first and fade sooner than in cool, dry air.
If staying power is your priority, start with Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Satin Mood Eau de Parfum (9/10), Maison Francis Kurkdjian Grand Soir Eau de Parfum (9/10) and Genie Sauvage Elixir EDP (9/10).
Our shortlist of perfumes with amber
Bvlgari Eau Parfumée Thé Vert Green Tea Eau de Toilette Perfume gets noticed the most, with a compliments score of 8.9 out of 10. The newest release here is d’Annam Monsoon Tea Perfume, from 2023. Zara Red Temptation Perfume is the one to try for value, with a value score of 9 out of 10. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Satin Mood Eau de Parfum has the best overall rating here at 9 out of 10, and it comes as EDP. On a tight budget, d’Annam Monsoon Tea Perfume is the most affordable, starting around $5. At the top end, Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Satin Mood Eau de Parfum is the priciest, reaching about $665. For staying power, look at Maison Francis Kurkdjian Grand Soir Eau de Parfum, which scores 9 out of 10 for longevity.
Buying tips for perfumes with amber
Set a budget before you browse. Perfumes with amber here run from $5 to $665, so decide your ceiling early and compare the value score as well as the price tag.
Moisturise before you spray. Perfume holds far better on hydrated skin, and an unscented lotion can add hours to a scent that otherwise fades quickly.
Consider a decant or a travel size if the full bottle is expensive. It lets you live with the scent for a week before spending real money.
Frequently asked questions
What does Amber smell like in perfume?
Amber is a warm, golden, slightly sweet accord that blends resins such as labdanum with vanilla and balsamic notes.
What goes well with Amber in a fragrance?
It pairs with vanilla, spice, woods, oud and flowers.
When is Amber best worn?
It is a favourite base note because it lasts for hours and gives perfume a glowing, comforting finish.
Which fragrance families use Amber most?
Perfumes with amber most often sit in the woody, amber and aromatic families.
Are perfumes with amber good for hot and humid weather?
It depends on the perfume, but on average perfumes with amber score 6 out of 10 for longevity in hot and humid conditions. Check the hot and humid score on each page, and use a lighter hand with sweet or heavy styles.
Which perfumes with amber have the best staying power?
Based on our longevity scores, the longest lasting are Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Satin Mood Eau de Parfum (9/10), Maison Francis Kurkdjian Grand Soir Eau de Parfum (9/10) and Genie Sauvage Elixir EDP (9/10). Longevity also depends on skin type, weather and how you apply, so use these as a guide.
How much do perfumes with amber cost?
Prices for perfumes with amber on our list run from $5 to $665. The final price depends on bottle size, concentration and the retailer, so compare the sellers listed on each perfume page.
Which brands make the best perfumes with amber?
The houses with the most perfumes with amber here are Genie, Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Bvlgari and Copaci. Browse each one to compare styles and prices.
How do I narrow down perfumes with amber?
Open two or three perfume pages and read the verdict, the good fit and maybe skip lists. They are written to help you rule things out quickly, and the Compare tool puts the numbers side by side.
Which perfumes with amber get the most compliments?
Our compliments score points to Zara Red Temptation Perfume (9/10), Bvlgari Eau Parfumée Thé Vert Green Tea Eau de Toilette Perfume (8.9/10) and Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Satin Mood Eau de Parfum (8.8/10). Compliments depend on setting and company, but these are the ones people notice most often.
Which perfumes with amber should I try first?
Going by our overall ratings, the top perfumes with amber are Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Satin Mood Eau de Parfum (9/10), Maison Francis Kurkdjian Grand Soir Eau de Parfum (8.9/10) and Tom Ford Oud Wood Eau de Parfum (8.8/10). Ratings come from hands on wear tests, so they reflect real performance and not just marketing.
Any tips to get more from perfumes with amber?
Apply to clean, moisturised skin, because perfume clings to hydrated skin much better than dry skin. Spray pulse points such as the neck, chest and wrists, and add a spray or two on clothing. Do not rub your wrists together, and store the bottle away from heat and sunlight.
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