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Ambre Loup
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Ambre Loup by Rania J is an oriental woody fragrance, created for men and women. Launched in 2012, this composition was designed by perfumer Rania Jouaneh. Upon opening, spices and cloves reveal the fragrance; the heart unveils labdanum, vanilla absolute and Peru balsam; while the base rests on guaiac wood, oud wood and cedar.
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guaiac wood
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- Positivo 87%
- Negativo 8.9%
- Neutral 3.8%
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The notes listed on Fragrantica don’t match what I smelled in the sample: Amber (Peruvian Balsam, Labdanum, Vanilla), oud, gaïac, cedar, and musk. The opening is difficult, less so than its sibling Habanero; you have to wait a while to enjoy it. It’s not like Ambre Fetiche, Sultan, or Russe; what sets it apart is the labdanum. In the heart, the oud almost disappears, but there are woody and resinous notes; what I feel most is labdanum and vanilla in the background. As it dries, it gets closer to other ambers. Longevity and projection are very good. I see it as unisex, but with a masculine tendency. Definitely for cold climates.
Ambre Loup is one of the best ambers I’ve tried, and I’m a lover of this genre. The opening is a challenge: carnal and warm notes, gaïac wood, and a luxurious oud that skims the animalistic edge, justifying the name ‘wolf’. However, it doesn’t last more than 30-45 minutes; afterwards, the oud gives way to labdanum, vanilla, and Peruvian balsam, creating a sweet, balsamic, perhaps slightly smoky mix. From there, into the dry down, the fragrance is linear but addictive. The projection is brutal; I was asked twice about it, and the longevity, even after I showered, seems to exceed 12 hours. Ideal for cold weather, day or night. I see it as more masculine. A masterpiece of quality that I recommend to all amber lovers. Rating 8.5/10.
With Ambre Loup, I stumbled upon one of the best ambers I’ve ever tried, and I must confess, I’m a fan of this genre. The opening is a challenge: carnal and warm notes, gaïac wood, and a luxurious oud that skims the animalistic edge, justifying the name ‘wolf’. However, it doesn’t last more than 30-45 minutes; afterwards, the oud gives way to labdanum, vanilla, and Peruvian balsam, creating a sweet, balsamic, perhaps slightly smoky mix. From there, into the dry down, the fragrance is linear but addictive. The projection is brutal; I was asked twice about it, and the longevity, even after I showered, seems to exceed 12 hours. Ideal for cold weather, day or night. I see it as more masculine. A masterpiece of quality that I recommend to all amber lovers. Rating 8.5/10.
I like it. Intense, dark, and spicy opening that softens into a heartier, resinous, sweet, woody, and slightly smoky phase. The labdanum, vanilla, and Gaiac and Oud woods are the notes I smell most. Outstanding performance and raw materials. For lovers of powerful ambers. For autumn and winter. For night. Very long-lasting longevity. Heavy trail.
I like it. Intense, dark, and spicy opening that softens into a resinous, sweet, woody, and slightly smoky dry down. I detect labdanum, vanilla, and woods of Guaiac and Oud. Performance and raw materials are outstanding. For lovers of powerful ambers. For autumn and winter. For night. Very long-lasting longevity. Heavy sillage.
Already reformulated some time ago; it’s possibly the best amber on the market or one of the best. A sensational perfume, complex, highlighting labdanum, spices, wood, a very well-executed balsamic note, and a touch of ‘dirty’ oud, all softened with vanilla. It’s dense, with interesting evolution and a balance between sweet and dry. As @oscarsh86 says, very resinous. It’s a proper oriental amber with a distinct scent, of a higher level than Ambre Sultan, Ambre Fetiche, or Farmacia SS. Annunziata’s Ambrá Nera (in its early versions). The first batches performed spectacularly. For years now, it has dropped significantly, apart from being lightened in complexity. It’s as if a note has been removed or the density reduced. In my opinion, it’s an excellent perfume that, like the previous ones, has come down in quality over recent times.
Reformulated some time ago, it remains possibly the best amber on the market or one of the best. A sensational perfume, complex, where labdanum, spices, woods, and a achieved balsamic touch stand out, all with a ‘dirty’ oud softened by vanilla. It is dense, with fascinating evolution and balance between the sweet and the dry, very resinous. A proper oriental, of a level superior to Ambre Sultan, Fetiche, or the Ambra Nera from Farmacia SS. Annunziata (in its early formulas). The first batches had spectacular performance, but for years now it has declined and become lighter in complexity, as if notes or density had been removed. In my opinion, it remains excellent, but like all the aforementioned, it has dropped in level over time.
Addictive and sexy. My first application was cautious, influenced by reviews. The opening is intense, with potent musk and perceptible oud, without overwhelming or expanding like a beast mode. Thirty minutes later, it becomes intimate, very discreet, complex, and well-balanced. I feel it creamy and sticky. In my opinion, Ambre Loup projects like a wolf approaching its prey in silence. I can’t stop smelling myself. I think it works day and night, but it resists casual wear, asking for a certain elegance. In terms of scent, it’s a top experience. I still have it in sample, so these impressions could change in weeks.
Thank you, @drakecito. Something told me the Ambre Loup I bought didn’t match the reviews. Reformulated? What a pity, it could have been my all-time favourite amber. I’ve worn it, and the projection/longevity are disappointing, even on clothes! I had to use the vaseline trick to retain the scent. Perhaps that’s why it’s cheaper than other niche perfumes, or maybe it’s just my tough skin. I have mixed feelings. Be careful with YouTubers; few update their videos.
Wow, what is this fragrance; it makes one want to try it.
It smells very strange to my taste. A very intense amber with a shoe polish undertone…
I fell in love until I understood it. It’s an animalic, balsamic, addictive, dark, and seductive amber. The projection and longevity are deceptive; I had to apply more than six sprays to get any potency, and the result is wonderful: over 10 hours on the skin. It’s an excellent choice for cold weather, going straight to the heart. It’s unisex, enveloping, and seductive all day. Would I buy it again? Yes.
I fell in love until I could understand it; the combination of notes creates an animalistic, balsamic, addictive, dark, and seductive amber. The projection and longevity are deceptive: I had to apply more than six sprays to find the potency I craved, and the result is wonderful, over 10 hours on skin. An excellent choice for cold weather because it goes straight to the heart. It’s a unisex aroma that envelops and seduces all day long. Would I buy it again?: Yes.
Please note this is my personal opinion. Ambre Loup is that perfume that makes you want to keep your nose close to your skin for a while. It starts liquorish and spicy; it gives a cinnamon sensation, but it’s actually cloves, spices, and labdanum. It reminds me a lot of Frederic Malle’s Musc Ravageur. After a while, woods emerge, especially a non-animal oud, mixed with Peruvian balsam which adds mystery and depth. It’s elegant and very good. It has good longevity and moderate projection. I see it for special occasions, weddings, or hunting; people will surely ask what you’re wearing. It’s more masculine, for cold and intermediate seasons, formal and semi-formal settings, and for those over 30. Its performance is poor for the price. Scent: 5.5/10, Sillage: 5.5/10, Longevity: 4.5/10, Projection: 4.5/10.
High-quality amber, with labdanum and balsam dominating. It smells strong, lasts forever, and is always noticeable. In my opinion, only suitable for cold weather. Scent: 8, Longevity: 10, Projection and Sillage: 9, Versatility: 4.
If I enjoy cloves and spicy notes, this is a must-have. It’s a wearable, sexy, and rich amber with oud, but the hype doesn’t match its price. Perhaps it’s already been reformulated. Did I love it? Yes. Would I buy it again? No. The trail is moderate and the longevity short for what it costs. Besides, it smells like other cheaper Arab oud fragrances.
Undoubtedly, it is one of the most complex olfactory sensations I have experienced. The opening is too intense, an intoxicating spice blend with resinous absolutes that remind me of the strong stench of decomposing organic matter. Shocking and disorienting at first. Then it fades; the heart becomes passive, sober, and refined into a deep incense, slightly honeyed, from the labdanum and Peruvian balsam, to dry down into a woody accord with fragments of oud, tobacco, and leather. It is a concentrated ointment that would serve to embalm an Egyptian mummy. Biting, pungent, and stomach-churning. It requires guts: never go straight to a date after applying it, because it feels almost putrid at the start. It is a fragrance that transforms, requiring patience and flexibility. Decantation is mandatory. 7/10.
Undoubtedly, one of the most complex sensations. The opening is intense, an intoxicating spice with resinous absolutes that recall the stench of organic leachate. Shocking and disorienting. It fades quickly; the heart is sober, deep incense and slightly honeyed (Labdanum and Peru Balsam), drying down into a woody accord with oud, tobacco, and leather. It’s a concentrated unguent for embalming mummies, biting, pungent, and stomach-churning. You must have guts. Never go out straight after applying it; it feels almost putrid at the start. It’s a fragrance that transforms, requiring patience and flexibility. Decant mandatory. 7/10.
I’m still halfway between hating it and being passionate about it. I agree on the good, bad, and average: it’s a strange bizarrade, animalic, resinous, plastic. I imagine it as a warm still life, an old tyre in a dusty cellar, with a slight sweetness of overripe fruit. At first glance it looks disgusting, but it’s necessary to smell it again; it’s attractive and vomit-inducing in equal parts. It’s an ode to the inner self, the undomesticated wolf, to dark passions and the sex that reason fears. It’s rare, far from mainstream. If you’ve reached here, you’re understood. I define it as untamed and dark, with a stomach-churning clove that will domesticate over time. It’s perceived differently depending on the body zone: on the neck it’s sexual and oppressive; on the hand, a warm aura with sweetness. Occasion: night and intimate dates. Outside, only cold. Decant mandatory, never buy blindly; the nose needs training.
After 20-30 minutes the magic appears. I adore this perfume; it’s an olfactory jewel. That mysterious and addictive sweetness on my skin, deep and singular. The oud is exquisite and the amber, needless to say. The trail is intimate, less than a metre. It lasts 6-8 hours on skin with 4 sprays. I wear it in winter. On me it smells better than on my husband, which is great because it will remain just for me.
Excellent characterful unisex perfume. I feel I’ve smelled it before, but noticeably improved and perfected. It’s a super complex and refined amber, sweet but very elegant. I consider it exclusive for very cold climates and formal situations. Paradoxically, although it’s 10/10, it doesn’t suit my profile.
Brutal: spices and clove with a background of oud and captivating sweetness. Ideal for very cold days, for personal enjoyment and for those around you. I’ve tried the whole RaniaJ set; this is the best, Shahryar follows closely behind (more potent and with ‘dirty’ oud and plum). Musc Moschus and Oud Assam are also top tier. Great perfumer and acceptable niche prices.
In summary: a sweet and spiced amber with an animalic touch. It’s an olfactory bomb that takes you on an astral journey and to the East. The spiced opening marks the sentiment, but the resins are the star: sticky, very sweet, and slightly alcoholic, over a carpet of woods that take you to Agra. It has a subtle animalic aura. It’s special and unique, but don’t buy blindly due to social media hype. Try it with caution. Performance: fades quickly to skin level, lasts 7-8 hours but projects little. Adult, masculine, for cold weather. 7/10.
Imagine a dark forest of giant trees, without the moon. A gleam in the darkness guides you to a cave beneath the roots, where there is a torrent of bright, warm amber. You hear a growl behind you. You are not alone. That is Ambre Loup.
The amber, especially at the start, is dark: animalic, incense, and spices, not the typical sweet combo. I’m not a fan of ambers for how cloying they usually saturate, but I love this one, along with Amber Kiso (even more hardcore). Although the opening is good, the magic arrives at the dry-down: it’s celestial.
Ambre Loup de Rania J is for those who love amber and hot spices; better on skin. Hours later, a beautiful vanilla blends with that dark, animalic amber; even if you don’t like hard resins, you’ll adore it. There’s plenty of real spice, and being the first vintage, it’s concentrated and a true wolf that doesn’t let itself be touched. I find it hard to wear, but I use it to savour that fear of resins, pure morbidity.
High perfumery shines for the unique experience it offers to those who smell it. To me, it opens with whisky, tobacco, and a sweet, balsamic, dense note, evolving into that smoky, spiced vanilla with tonka. It’s addictive, but not like gourmands; it’s an addiction to an unknown sweetness. All of this is on skin, so it’s mandatory to try it that way.