Ambergris perfumes: eleven that list the note, and three built on Ambroxan
An ambergris perfume smells of salty skin, soft musk and a warm mineral glow. Eleven perfumes list the note, grouped by how they wear, plus three built on Ambroxan.
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An ambergris perfume smells of salty skin, soft musk and a warm, mineral glow. To try one first, start with the fresh and green group: Green Irish Tweed and Original Vetiver, both by Creed.
Ambergris perfumes to try first
Eleven perfumes that list an ambergris note, in the order the guide presents them.
- 1
fra 12,24 €3 ml
Læs om valget - 2Bedste citrusvalg
Bergamot, ginger and vetiver finishing on musk and an ambergris note.
fra 12,24 €3 ml
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Amber, ambergris, cedar, powdery notes and white musk; a warm, clean skin scent.
fra 7,02 €3 ml
Læs om valget - 4
Saffron, cardamom and black tea over Bourbon vanilla, musk and ambergris; soft and spiced.
fra 12,51 €3 ml
Læs om valget - 5Duften holder længst
Ambergris in the top with ylang-ylang, then myrrh, benzoin and vanilla.
fra 24,03 €3 ml
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Bergamot, grapefruit and Damask rose over ambergris, guaiac wood and patchouli; floral and evening.
fra 17,91 €3 ml
Læs om valget - 7
Saffron, amber and jasmine over benzoin, ambergris and sandalwood; warm, spicy and sweet.
fra 23,13 €3 ml
Læs om valget - 8
Ginger, cardamom and Turkish rose over vanilla, benzoin, ambergris and musk; layered and spicy.
fra 11,70 €3 ml
Læs om valget - 9Bedst i forhold til prisen
Green apple, white peach and caramel, with ambergris in the heart and white musk below; bright and sweet.
fra 6,21 €3 ml
Læs om valget - 10Bedste søde
Coffee, amaretto and vanilla over ambergris and brown sugar; a sweet dessert coffee.
fra 6,57 €3 ml
Læs om valget - 11Bedst til vinter
Cinnamon, honey and osmanthus, with ambergris in the heart and tonka bean below; warm and honeyed.
fra 9,18 €3 ml
I denne guide
An ambergris perfume smells of salty skin, soft musk and a warm, mineral glow that sits close to the body. If you want one to try first, start with the fresh and green group below, then move towards the warmer ones. For what the material is and how it differs from its synthetic cousin, read ambergris vs ambroxan.
Every perfume in the first four sections lists an ambergris note in its catalogue notes. That is all we claim: we describe the note as listed, and we do not say what any house puts in the bottle. The last group is separate, because those three perfumes are built on Ambroxan instead. You can try every one of them as a 3ml decant before you commit to more.
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| # | Parfume | Udmærkelse | Hovednoter | Varighed | Duftspor | Årstid | 3 ml | 10 ml | pr. ml |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Green Irish TweedCreed | Bedst samlet | Violblad | Langtidsholdende | Moderat | Forår | 12,24 € | 34,20 € | 3,42 € |
| 2 | Original VetiverCreed | Bedste citrusvalg | Iris, Sandeltræ, Vetiver | Langtidsholdende | Moderat | Sommer, Efterår | 12,24 € | 33,21 € | 3,32 € |
| 3 | Amber MuskMontale | Hvid moskus | Langtidsholdende | Moderat | Vinter | 7,02 € | 21,51 € | 2,15 € | |
| 4 | Eau DuelleDiptyque | Sort te, Kardemomme, Enebær | Langtidsholdende | Kraftig | Vinter, Efterår | 12,51 € | 37,26 € | 3,73 € | |
| 5 | Amber StarXerjoff | Duften holder længst | Guajaktræ, Gurjanbalsam, Myrra | Evig | Kraftig | Vinter | 24,03 € | 67,05 € | 6,71 € |
| 6 | Ambre NuitDior | Damaskusrose, Lyserød peber | Langtidsholdende | Kraftig | Efterår | 17,91 € | 62,01 € | 6,20 € | |
| 7 | Soleil de FeuTom Ford | Amber, Jasmin | Langtidsholdende | Kraftig | Forår, Efterår | 23,13 € | 70,11 € | 7,01 € | |
| 8 | AniNishane | Solbær, Kardemomme, Tyrkisk rose | Langtidsholdende | Kraftig | Efterår, Vinter | 11,70 € | 35,37 € | 3,54 € | |
| 9 | Jardin ExclusifMancera | Bedst i forhold til prisen | Ambra, Bulgarsk rose, Jasmin | Langtidsholdende | Kraftig | Sommer, Forår | 6,21 € | 16,11 € | 1,61 € |
| 10 | Amore CaffeMancera | Bedste søde | Flødeis, Vanilje | Langtidsholdende | Moderat | Efterår, Vinter | 6,57 € | 18,18 € | 1,82 € |
| 11 | OajanParfums de Marly | Bedst til vinter | Ambra, Artemisia, Benzoe | Langtidsholdende | Kraftig | Vinter | 9,18 € | 23,85 € | 2,39 € |
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Fællesskabets stemmer
Fresh and green ambergris perfumes
Here the ambergris note sits under something cool: iris, vetiver, wood.
Green Irish Tweed by Creed
- Topnoter
- Iris, Jernurt
- Hjertenoter
- Violblad
- Basisnoter
- Ambra, Sandeltræ
- Tidspunkt på dagen
- Dagtimer
Green Irish Tweed launched in 1985 and is listed for men. Iris and vervain lead, violet leaf follows, and ambergris with sandalwood closes the scent.
Its longevity votes lean long lasting. Most community voters rate its sillage moderate. The community's favourite season for it is spring, with day and office as the occasions.
Original Vetiver by Creed
- Topnoter
- Bergamot, Ingefær, Mandarin
- Hjertenoter
- Iris, Sandeltræ, Vetiver
- Basisnoter
- Ambra, Moskus
- Tidspunkt på dagen
- Dagtimer
Original Vetiver came out in 2004 and is listed as unisex. Bergamot, ginger and mandarin orange open it, vetiver, sandalwood and iris form the heart, and musk and ambergris close it.
Community votes on its longevity lean long lasting. Community votes on its sillage lean moderate. Summer, fall and spring are the seasons voters name for it, with day and evening as the occasions.
Soft and musky ambergris perfumes
These two both list musk next to the ambergris note.
Amber Musk by Montale
- Topnoter
- Amber
- Hjertenoter
- Hvid moskus
- Basisnoter
- Ambra, Cedertræ
- Tidspunkt på dagen
- Dagtimer
Amber Musk launched in 2018 and is listed as unisex. Its notes read as one soft block: amber, ambergris, cedar, powdery notes and white musk.
Community votes on its longevity lean long lasting. Sillage votes lean moderate. Winter and fall are its seasons in the community vote, and day wear its occasion.
Eau Duelle by Diptyque
- Topnoter
- Bergamot, Elemi, Lyserød peber, Safran
- Hjertenoter
- Sort te, Kardemomme, Enebær
- Basisnoter
- Ambra, Bourbon-vanilje, Cypriol, Moskus
- Tidspunkt på dagen
- Aften i byen
Eau Duelle was created by Fabrice Pellegrin and launched in 2010. It opens with bergamot, pink pepper, elemi and saffron, passes through juniper, cardamom and black tea, and rests on Bourbon vanilla, musk, ambergris and cypriol. The vanilla and spice make it softer and warmer than the fresh group.
Most community voters rate its longevity long lasting. Its sillage votes lean strong. Winter and fall are its seasons in the community vote, and night wear its occasion.
Warm and resinous ambergris perfumes
Here the ambergris note meets benzoin, vanilla, wood and spice.
Amber Star by Xerjoff
- Topnoter
- Ambra, Cedertræ, Ylang-ylang
- Hjertenoter
- Guajaktræ, Gurjanbalsam, Myrra
- Basisnoter
- Benzoe, Opoponax, Sandeltræ, Vanilje
- Tidspunkt på dagen
- Aften i byen
Amber Star launched in 2013 and is listed as unisex. It is unusual because ambergris sits in the top, alongside ylang-ylang and cedar. Myrrh, guaiac wood and gurjan balsam form the heart, and benzoin, vanilla, opoponax and sandalwood close it.
Most community voters rate its longevity eternal. Its sillage votes lean strong. Winter is its season in the community vote, and night and evening its occasions.
Ambre Nuit by Dior
- Topnoter
- Bergamot, Grapefrugt
- Hjertenoter
- Damaskusrose, Lyserød peber
- Basisnoter
- Ambra, Cedertræ, Guajaktræ, Patchouli
- Tidspunkt på dagen
- Aften i byen
Ambre Nuit is listed as unisex. Bergamot and grapefruit open it, pink pepper and Damask rose follow, and ambergris, guaiac wood, cedar and patchouli make up the base. The rose gives it a floral, evening feel.
Community votes on its longevity lean long lasting. Community votes on its sillage lean strong. Fall and winter are the seasons named for it; night, evening and day are the occasions.
Soleil de Feu by Tom Ford
- Topnoter
- Lyserød peber, Safran
- Hjertenoter
- Amber, Jasmin
- Basisnoter
- Ambra, Benzoe, Sandeltræ
- Tidspunkt på dagen
- Dagtimer
Soleil de Feu launched in 2023 and is listed as unisex. Saffron and pink pepper open it, amber and jasmine form the heart, and benzoin, ambergris and sandalwood close it.
Most community voters rate its longevity long lasting. Most community voters rate its sillage strong. Spring and fall are its seasons in the vote, with day and evening wear as occasions.
Ani by Nishane
- Topnoter
- Bergamot, Ingefær, Grønne noter, Lyserød peber
- Hjertenoter
- Solbær, Kardemomme, Tyrkisk rose
- Basisnoter
- Ambra, Benzoe, Cedertræ, Moskus
- Tidspunkt på dagen
- Aften i byen
Ani launched in 2019 and is listed as unisex. It is the most layered of the group: ginger, bergamot, pink pepper and green notes on top, cardamom, black currant and Turkish rose in the heart, then vanilla, benzoin, sandalwood, cedar, patchouli, ambergris and musk.
Most community voters rate its longevity long lasting. Its sillage votes lean strong. The community links it to fall and winter, and to night and evening wear.
Sweet and fruity ambergris perfumes
In these three the note sits under sugar, fruit or honey.
Jardin Exclusif by Mancera
- Topnoter
- Solbær, Karamel, Grønt æble, Citron
- Hjertenoter
- Ambra, Bulgarsk rose, Jasmin, Viol
- Basisnoter
- Vanilje fra Madagaskar, Sandeltræ, Hvid moskus
- Tidspunkt på dagen
- Dagtimer
Jardin Exclusif launched in 2018 and is listed as unisex. It opens on green apple, white peach, lemon, caramel and pear, puts ambergris in the heart with jasmine, violet and Bulgarian rose, and rests on white musk, Madagascar vanilla and sandalwood. It is the brightest sweet pick here.
Community votes on its longevity lean long lasting. Community votes on its sillage lean strong. Summer and spring are its seasons in the vote, and day wear is its occasion.
Amore Caffe by Mancera
- Topnoter
- Amaretto, Kaffe
- Hjertenoter
- Flødeis, Vanilje
- Basisnoter
- Ambra, Brun farin
- Tidspunkt på dagen
- Dagtimer
Amore Caffe launched in 2023 and is listed as unisex. Coffee and amaretto open it, vanilla and ice cream form the heart, and ambergris and brown sugar close it.
Most community voters rate its longevity long lasting. Most community voters rate its sillage moderate. Voters name fall and winter as its seasons, and day and evening as its occasions.
Oajan by Parfums de Marly
Oajan launched in 2013 and is listed for men. Cinnamon, honey and osmanthus open it, benzoin, labdanum, ambergris and artemisia form the heart, and musk, patchouli and tonka bean close it. It is a warm, honeyed amber with spice.
Community votes on its longevity lean long lasting. Community votes on its sillage lean strong. The vote puts it in winter, for evening and night wear.
Three Ambroxan perfumes
These three do not list ambergris. Their notes list Ambroxan. They are a different material, so we keep them apart. The difference between the two is on its own page, and amber is a separate note again.
Another 13 by Le Labo
Another 13 was created by Nathalie Lorson and launched in 2010. Pear and apple sit on top, Ambroxan, moss and jasmine in the heart, and musk and ambrette at the base.
Community votes on its longevity lean long lasting. Community votes on its sillage lean moderate. The community names every season for it, with day and evening as the occasions.
Parisian Musc by Matiere Premiere
Parisian Musc launched in 2019 and is an eau de parfum. Virginia cedar opens it, ambrette is the heart, and Ambrettolide, Ambroxan and musk form the base.
On longevity, most community voters say long lasting. Sillage votes lean moderate. Spring and summer are the seasons named for it, with day, office and evening as occasions.
Le Gemme Tygar by Bvlgari
Le Gemme Tygar is listed for men. Grapefruit opens it, ambrette and ginger form the heart, and Ambroxan, musk, patchouli and vetiver close it. It is the lightest of the three.
Community votes on its longevity lean moderate. Community votes on its sillage lean moderate. Summer, spring and fall are its seasons in the vote, with day and office as occasions.
How to try ambergris perfumes before you buy a bottle
Ambergris notes read differently on every skin, so test before you commit. Pick the size by what you want to do. Use a 3ml for around 60 sprays to discover a scent. Choose a 10ml decant for around 200 sprays. Keep a 30ml decant for around 600 sprays. For how decanting works, read what is a perfume decant.
A good first trio covers three moods. Take one fresh pick, one musky pick and one warm pick, for example Green Irish Tweed at 12,24 €, Amber Musk at 7,02 € and Ani at 11,70 € for the 3ml size. Wear one per day on clean skin and give each a full day.
If you want an easy wear before the bottle, safe blind buy perfumes is a useful read, and if you like the soft, close-to-skin idea, white musk perfumes are a natural next step. Our notes on musk and amber explain the two neighbouring families.
Ofte stillede spørgsmål
- What does an ambergris perfume smell like?
- An ambergris perfume smells of salty skin, soft musk and a warm, mineral glow. How it shows depends on the notes around it: iris and vetiver make it fresh, vanilla and benzoin make it warm and resinous.
- Which perfumes have ambergris in them?
- Eleven perfumes in this guide list an ambergris note, including Green Irish Tweed, Original Vetiver, Amber Musk, Eau Duelle, Ambre Nuit, Soleil de Feu, Ani, Jardin Exclusif, Amore Caffe and Oajan. We describe the note as listed in the catalogue, not what any house puts in the bottle.
- Is Ambroxan the same as ambergris?
- No, they are different materials, and the guide keeps them in separate groups. Another 13, Parisian Musc and Le Gemme Tygar list Ambroxan, not ambergris, and the ambergris vs ambroxan guide explains the difference.
- Which ambergris perfume is best for summer?
- Original Vetiver and Jardin Exclusif are the two to try first for summer, because community voters most often pick them for summer.
- How can I try an ambergris perfume before buying a bottle?
- Order a 3ml decant, which gives around 60 sprays, and wear it for a full day on clean skin. If you like it, step up to a 10ml decant for around 200 sprays or a 30ml decant for around 600.
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