Ambre Russe

16 reseñas

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• oscarsh86

  November 5, 2015

  

  At first, the alcohol can be a bit alarming, especially during those first five minutes. However, it soon opens up into something fresh and effervescent. In the mid-stage, it turns more oriental, with cinnamon and leather notes that weren’t as apparent at the start. Once dried down, the amber is what really stands out. The longevity and projection are good, though the projection isn’t quite brutal. It works perfectly in cold weather; I’m not sure about heat. Although it’s unisex, this amber with alcohol gives me a more masculine than feminine vibe.

• gelo999

  April 13, 2016

  

  Ambre Russe is well-blended and complex, but it doesn’t convince me. It gives a sensation of drunkenness at a smoky party with a scent of sweaty skin. It is better once dried, but without losing that stifling and uncontrolled touch. I can’t see myself wearing it. Rating: 4

• drakecito

  April 13, 2016

  

  Hi Gelo, I didn’t find it as ‘sweaty’ or ‘smoky’ as others in its family. Perhaps it is the freshest and most cheerful of all. The drunken party vibe is clear to me. xD Cheers.

• gelo999

  April 16, 2016

  

  Drakecito: Total disregard for the opulence of the czars. Instead, it smells like a macro-party at a bottle gathering, full of vodka drinkers, smoking like sweaty Cossacks at 5 am. Ambre Russe doesn’t compare to Ambre Fetiche; it can’t even reach its heels.

• gelo999

  April 22, 2016

  

  Ambre Russe is a very well-blended, complex fragrance, very balsamic, but one that doesn’t quite convince me, especially due to the initial sensation of being drunk at a party with lots of smoke and sweaty skin smell. The dry-down is slightly better and more pleasant, but without losing that described touch. The sensation is stifling, somewhat out of control for my nose. I can’t see myself using this. Rating: 4

• drakecito

  April 29, 2016

  

  Well, I didn’t notice so much smoke in Ambre Russe. To me, it is an interesting amber with curious alcoholic top notes (I believe it is vodka). Within its family, it is one of the most luminous, unlike Annick Goutal’s Ambre Fetiche, which is more wild and dark due to the leather and incense, or the complicated Ambre Loup by Rania Jouaneh. It has two flaws: it feels monotonous and lacks body. It doesn’t reach the promised Tsarist opulence and its performance is inferior, especially in the trail. Nevertheless, it is a refined, elegant fragrance that smells good.

• gelo999

  May 3, 2016

  

  Drakecito: It’s not quite as fresh, but it is very cheerful! With so much vodka, a few sprays on the wrists and you’ll test positive on the breathalyser 🙂

• pedjalazaro

  February 27, 2017

  

  I like it. An alcoholic opening with a hint of sweet cinnamon. Gradually, coriander enters, giving it an orangey touch, followed by birch and, above all, leather. In the final phase, a very pronounced amber is noticeable. I don’t detect the incense. It didn’t seem as harsh as another user found. I found Cuir Ottoman more intense. The truth is, I liked it because it’s different, but in my opinion, it lacks a bit of sillage. Both fragrances I’ve tried from this house seem to be of high quality. Suitable for autumn, winter, and spring. For day and night. Long-lasting longevity. Moderate sillage.

• pedjalazaro

  March 2, 2017

  

  I like it. Alcoholic opening with a hint of sweet cinnamon. Gradually, the coriander comes in, giving it an orangey touch, followed by birch and, above all, the leather. In the final phase, a very pronounced amber is noticeable. I don’t detect the frankincense. It didn’t seem as harsh as gelo999 suggested; Cuir Ottoman felt more intense to me. The truth is, I liked it because it’s different, but in my opinion, it lacks a bit of trail. Both fragrances I’ve tried from this house seem to be of high quality. Suitable for autumn, winter and spring. For day and night. Long-lasting longevity. Moderate trail.

• Dr.No

  November 18, 2018

  

  A jewel. It has ambergris, not amber, and there’s a huge difference. You can detect the leather, cinnamon and frankincense. No smell of sweaty skin or drunkenness; that’s nonsense. The champagne adds a fizzy touch and the vodka gives it that elixir-like character. Good longevity; no need to reapply. It’s for occasional use because if you wear it too often it can feel tired or monotonous, and it’s exclusively for cold weather. Unisex.

• Metaleroenésimo

  May 19, 2019

  

  I’m not very familiar with Parfum d’Empire; I only know this one and Cuir Ottoman. But this limited output from the house has been satisfying. Those two scents are very suggestive. They have the ability to transport you to other places. They possess depth and voluptuousness—two requirements any properly crafted oriental fragrance must meet. That said, for me, Ambre Russe is an example of an opulent fragrance. I don’t know if the Tsarist era would have had this ‘olfactory soundtrack’. But it is clear that it has a dense and enormously rich aroma. Very warm. Basically, what is most perceived is an alcohol base with the animal and earthy chords of ambregris (effectively what the colleague Dr.No says is true. It is not fossilised resin but the excretion of the sperm whale. You can verify this on the official Parfum d’Empire website). Longevity, projection, and sillage are excellent. To give you an idea, I wore it in summer, which was an indiscretion on my part, and I felt it so strongly that I got nauseous. So you can imagine. That said, it is more suitable for cold weather and special occasions.

• Metaleroenésimo

  June 12, 2019

  

  I don’t know much about Parfum d’Empire, only this and Cuir Ottoman, but this experience has been satisfying. Both are evocative, with the ability to transport you to distant places. They possess depth and voluptuousness, two key requirements for a well-made oriental. Ambre Russe is an example of opulence. Perhaps Tsarism didn’t have this olfactory soundtrack, but it smells dense and enormously rich. Very warm. Basically, it’s an elixir with the animal and earthy accords of ambergris (yes, it’s the sperm whale excretion, not fossilised resin, as confirmed by the official website). Longevity, projection and trail are excellent; I wore it in summer through sheer recklessness and got nauseous, so you now have an idea. It’s more for when it’s cold and for special occasions.

• Memorias

  March 19, 2023

  

  Ambre Russe is an intriguing amber, beautifully integrated. The opening is very vodka-like and cold, with a touch of effervescent champagne that fades quickly. Beneath the alcohol lies a sweet, spiced ambergris with black tea that feels hand-ground. Here, the cinnamon, textured tea, coriander, clove, and a hint of hidden herb really shine. Later, on the neck and wrists, a refined Russian leather emerges, paired with juniper tar and birch, alongside a prominent incense that complements the ambergris perfectly. There’s a recurring sweet base from the very start. I’ve worn it five times and find it unisex—formal yet not forbidding in informal settings. It’s a cold scent, not just for night, though it has been a bit of a pest after hours, so I reserve it for occasional use. Performance is regular to good; the first half-hour smells of alcohol before settling into the skin to reveal the tea and amber, lasting around seven hours before fading but staying close. I bought the 50ml decant from ScentBar for $100, a reasonable price. It’s worth it, even if it lacks the punch of a star ingredient. For me, it’s been like excavating an olfactory tunnel of Russian luxury: opulent alcohol, black tea for the chill, polished leather, and as the final treasure, that sweet ambergris that was there all along.

• Memorias

  March 23, 2023

  

  Ambre Russe is an interesting and very well-blended amber. The opening is heavy on champagne and vodka, with the vodka providing that crisp, cold air; the champagne is bubbly but fades quickly. Beneath the alcohol, it smells of sweet ambregris, spiced, and black tea. Here, the cinnamon is prominent, along with hand-ground tea, coriander, cloves, and some hidden herb. Later, on the neck and wrists, refined Russian leather appears, mixed with juniper and birch tar. There’s a distinct smoky incense note present alongside the ambregris. The base is slightly sweet from the start. I’ve worn it five times and believe it’s unisex—very formal, yet not a sin if used informally. It’s a cold-weather scent, not just for night, though it has sometimes been overwhelming, so I prefer it for occasional use. Performance is regular to good; the first half-hour is very alcoholic, but by two hours it’s settled nicely on the skin with the tea and ambregris, and by seven hours it’s lower but still clinging to clothes. I bought the 50ml bottle at ScentBar in NYC for $100. Good price, smells elegant and refined. Worth it, although it lacks a certain punch to be a powerhouse base. For me, it has been like excavating an olfactory tunnel of Russian luxury: first opulent alcohol, then black tea to warm up in the cold, wrapped in polished leather, and finally, like a treasure, the sweet ambregris that was there all along.

• JPC

  January 29, 2025

  

  There are thousands of amber fragrances on the market, yet this Ambre Russe carves out its own niche, which in itself is a rare and valuable achievement. It is not a cloying pastiche laden with labdanum or cheap vanillin, but a scent with nuances that evolve beautifully. Once the alcoholic top notes settle, a spiced and slightly wild profile emerges; you can detect the smoky touch of birch before it opens into a luminous, pleasant amber accord with tea. A potent ambroxan helps recreate that central ambergris heart. It is refined, elegant, and substantial without being dense. Its moderate projection gives it a sophisticated air; while it carries those mature tints typical of Parfum d’Empire, it remains entirely current. A very fine fragrance. Best wishes.

• JPC

  February 17, 2025

  

  There are countless amber perfumes on the market, and this Ambre Russe manages to set itself apart from the rest, and in my judgment, demonstrates its own identity, as many of the house’s fragrances do, and the truth is that alone that is already much. It is not especially resinous, loaded with labdanum or benzoin, nor is it weighed down with vanillin like so many other perfumes on the market, resulting in repetitive and tacky scents. Ambre Russe is full of nuances and is a fragrance that evolves. After a brief opening with alcoholic notes, it reveals a spiced and slightly rugged profile. You can feel the smokiness of the birch, and subsequently it will open up progressively until it is dominated by the amber accord and tea, resulting in a very pleasant and slightly more luminous scent. This sense of increased luminosity is also contributed to by an ambroxan that is felt strongly and plays a very important role in recreating the ambregris note around which the perfume revolves. A refined and elegant perfume; although it may not be excessively dense, it certainly has body. A moderate projection gives it that sophisticated tone, and although, like the rest of Parfum d’Empire, it has mature tints, it remains totally modern. A very good perfume. Best regards!