Ámbar Negro by Adolfo Dominguez

I tried it and the truth is, for what it offers, it’s a little pricey, but it’s a good perfume. I’d recommend it for colder climates; it goes perfectly for both day and night. It smells of incense and I’ve received many compliments, haha.

A pleasant fragrance for daily use, not really for evening. It’s my first fragrance from Adolfo Domínguez. It might have similarities to Armani’s SWY in its spiciness and overwhelming nature if you apply many sprays, but it lacks that sweet touch; it takes a different path. I bought it because it didn’t seem as blue as the bottle’s colour, but it has a salty base that I like, combined with anise and cinnamon among the green notes. Personally, I’d make it sweeter, but it’s still recommended.

But what a rich scent! It’s not cloyingly sweet or intrusive; it’s perfectly balanced. It’s like a nut cake with a hint of fresh anise, just as you take it out of the oven.

Very rich indeed. Obviously, it shares a known DNA, similar to Amw and the like. I’d include Asad Bourbon as having about a 60% resemblance.

Curious. It has that sweet nougat and cinnamon profile of the TMW EDP or SWY Intensely, but with a less spicy black amber. It leans closer to the TMW EDP, though it lacks that sharp pinch of cardamom that gives it character; without it, it’s less invasive and more subtle. I’d recommend it if you can’t stretch to the originals.

I wore it all day. It’s affordable, sweet, and nocturnal… but now it has an olfactory note that doesn’t quite satisfy me. I’ve tried the Azzaro and the SWY, and while this perfume is very similar, it has something I don’t like, something synthetic, I don’t know. I’d prefer the Azzaro or the SWY a thousand times over as they don’t have that sensation. It’s certainly not a bad scent, though.

My favourite from Adolfo Domínguez so far. It’s one of those with names that have nothing to do with the scent, yet this exceeds expectations. To the point: it’s heavily aniseed with a touch of cinnamon. It doesn’t bother, smells great, and is different. Although it’s not heavy, it darkens as it dries, boosting the anise and cinnamon. Armani’s SWY EDT is similar, from the same genre, but they aren’t the same; this has its own personality.

A blatant copy of SWY, spectacular in both scent and quality. It lasted a long time on my wrist; one would have to buy it to judge its performance properly.

Adolfo has come up with a blatant yet charming brother. It reminds me of a slightly simple friend who, if you’re not careful, will steal your girlfriend. It’s a warm, manual-style spice: an amber base with cinnamon and star anise. Naturally, it won’t please those who hate these spices. Otherwise, it’s very usable for late afternoons and cool nights. Performance is decent, among the best from the brand in that regard. It’s a real hit, provided you don’t dislike anise. For the price, it’s excellent.

In my opinion, it’s one of the best in the Adolfo Domínguez collection. Incredible how just three ingredients create such an attractive scent. What a delight: that sweet anise and spicy cinnamon are a constant pleasure every time I apply it. The quality of the perfume and the atomiser is superior to many at a higher price. Most will like it and it’s not difficult to use: for night outs, afternoons, events, or dates, it’s attractive. Its habitat is cool months and spring nights, but not for summer. It’s cosy, projects quite a bit, and lasts 7 to 10 hours.

I think it’s a very good perfume; I received it as a Christmas present and it smells similar to the SWY EDT when dry, so that’s a huge plus for buying it. It’s sweet, so its best moments are at night and in the cold, but if you want to wear it in the heat, it’s up to you. Without a doubt, a pleasant, soft, wearable and very long-lasting scent.

A very pleasant fragrance; you can clearly detect the anise with a sweet touch from the amber. It projects for an hour and a half, is intense but not invasive; then it settles and stays with me for another 3-4 hours in my little bubble. I’d wear it in autumn and winter; given the quality-price ratio, it could be daily wear. I’m not a fan of anise, but this is wearable, and Adolfo Domínguez fragrances tend to be easy to wear and natural.

My reviews are short and direct: I love its scent, especially the opening of anise. It smells great on my skin, is soft and not invasive; I feel it deeply and enjoy it. Short but acceptable longevity, excellent quality-price ratio. Ideal for autumn, winter or spring nights.

I don’t understand why they say it’s a dupe of the SWY EDT; there’s nothing alike. The latter lacks the perfectly crafted anise essence of the AD, which is totally natural. I wouldn’t use the SWY EDT for daily wear. The Black Amber by AD seems much better for daily use, as a signature scent. It has moderate to long longevity, certainly close to the skin, which I love so as not to bother anyone. After searching for several options for my signature scent with a modern smell and more masculine than just sweet, I think this is the one. Nothing like the repetitive reviews from influencers on TikTok, simplistic ones that just repeat what someone else said.

The Adolfo Domínguez house, especially due to its quality-price ratio, makes quite good fragrances and this Black Amber is one of them. To me, it smells like a mix of the Armani SWY (careful, it’s not an identical clone as some have said with too much lightness), with phases of the chic sticky sweetness of the legendary Invictus by Paco Rabanne and in the base the synthetic fixative of the Dior Sauvage EDT that made it last hours. It has an anise base note (careful, totally synthetic, don’t expect miracles for £30). If the note doesn’t suit you, run away as it’s tedious. Super-ambered and candied sweetness very much in fashion, with style. In the case of the Black Amber by AD, it smells like ambered and cinnamon anise, very sweet and somewhat cloying (especially in summer, beware of the trigger). It has weak to moderate performance, max 4-5 hours. I expected more compared to the others it tries to resemble, but that’s what there is for the price. Of majority intention, popular, especially in Spain, with a more than adjusted price. From £30 to £50 in bottles up to 200 ml. For a gift to a relative or friend without leaving you shivering with the card, or as an economic alternative to current designer perfumery totems, I find this Black Amber brilliant.