Colonia Ambra

7 reseñas

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• gelo999

  July 14, 2016

  

  The real essences of Ambra differ from those on Fragrantica: top orange, bergamot, and petit grain; heart rose, nagarmotha, cedar, patchouli, and ambergris; base sandalwood, broom, and musk. It’s another fragrance from the Ingredient Collection. The opening isn’t fresh; from the start it smells musky and very woody, reminiscent of its sibling Oud but without the leather or that soapy base note that makes this one softer and more balanced here. The core is ambergris with woods and broom, giving animal, dry, and slightly salty facets, but without smelling of the sea. Still, it seems synthetic and artificial due to the very patent and simple ambroxan. Nevertheless, the result is original, wearable, and pleasant. Very good longevity and projects well. An ode to ambroxan. Rating: 5

• MarcusRS

  May 2, 2017

  

  Colonia Ambra is a potent oriental for men that takes the ambergris note to the extreme. It opens with an acute impression of polished dark wood with citrus oils and solvent-like notes (ambergris), like shoe polish grease, with a brief medicinal syrup touch. It’s refined and elegant, perfect for night events or high society; it looks the part in a black suit or tuxedo. The longevity justifies the over $200 price tag for the 180ml bottle; the performance is excellent, as one would expect. I bought a 30ml one a while ago and use it for grand occasions, though also for personal enjoyment. It’s not a MUST, but if you like ambergris or ambroxan, you’ll surely love it. I recommend checking out Colonia Oud too, which is simply beautiful.

• beto_ruiz

  August 10, 2018

  

  I loved Colonia Ambra: it’s ambered and woody but maintains the freshness of Acqua di Parma’s classic colognes. After reading the notes on Fragrantica I thought it would only have three, but @gelo999’s review clarified it has more. It comes out very citrusy and ambered, with a good herbal and musky charge. It’s semi-linear, with little change in development; after a few hours it softens, the final phase is more woody, but the base remains the amber. It’s not oriental, more of an aromatic woody. For formal or elegant moments, not very versatile. Longevity of over 8 hours without issues, very good for a cologne. I like it, though it’s not my favourite in the Ingredient collection.

• oscarsh86

  November 23, 2018

  

  As another said, the official notes don’t match what I’m experiencing: top bergamot, orange, and petit grain; heart rose, nagarmotha, cedar, and patchouli; base ambergris, sandalwood, labdanum, vanilla, and moss. This Acqua di Parma has disappointed me. I only smell ambroxan disguised as ‘ambergris’ and a light background of rosewater with patchouli, with nothing earthy or mentholated. I didn’t detect any citrus notes at all. The cedar was barely noticeable in the middle and felt almost like an illusion. It’s very linear: what you smell at the start is what remains at the end, but close to the skin. Performance on my skin is poor: it comes out strong and dies quickly. I prefer it because the scent didn’t appeal to me. It feels unisex, but it leans more towards the feminine side for me. It’s not original; I’ve heard this pink-water accord with patchouli in many perfumes, here they just add ambroxan for a dubious salty touch. Poor performance and high price: for me, it has no positive points. A resounding NO.

• oscarsh86

  November 24, 2018

  

  As another reviewer mentioned, the official notes don’t match what this actually smells like: an opening of citrus, a heart of rose, nagarmotha, cedar, and patchouli, with a base of ambergris, sandalwood, labdanum, vanilla, and moss. This Acqua di Parma has disappointed me. I only detect ambroxan disguised as ‘ambergris’ and a backdrop of rose water with very soft patchouli—nothing earthy or minty, a classic found in countless perfumes. I never sensed any citrus at all. The cedar is barely noticeable in the middle, almost an illusion. The fragrance is very linear: what you smell at the start is the same at the end, clinging tightly to the skin. Performance on my skin is poor: it projects strongly initially but fades quickly, staying right up against the skin without lasting. I’d prefer it simply because the scent didn’t appeal to me at all. It could be described as unisex, though it leans more towards feminine for me. Suitable for any weather. It’s not original, as I’ve heard that watery rose with patchouli accord in many others; here they’ve just added ambroxan for a salty touch that isn’t very clear either. The performance is poor and the price is high, so for me Acqua di Parma Ambra has no positive points whatsoever. A resounding NO.

• Landberk70

  December 3, 2020

  

  A beautiful fragrance. It comes out fresh like the rest of the collection, then the marine and balsamic amber comes through. It smells like something I know but can’t quite recall what. It shines strongly for the first hour, then drops down to sit close to the skin by six hours; a couple of extra sprays fix that. Ideal for daily wear, formal office, or semi-formal occasions: it’s not invasive, very discreet and elegant. Recommended for making an impression, for men aged 25 and upwards. Scent 8/10, Sillage 6.5/10, Projection 6.5/10, Longevity 5/10

• SirCharlie

  April 23, 2022

  

  Colonia Ambra smells different to what others say and has caught me off guard. To my nose, it’s wood, resin, and varnish from the first spray, with the freshness of a cologne present but not shouting. It reminds me of freshly waxed oak flooring with tar, mixed with ambroxan which I love. It doesn’t smell of the sea, only cleanliness and wood. It evolves little, just a touch of sweetness at the end. It’s versatile, performs luxuriously, and is very original within the line. Worth trying for that different amber twist, though I’d rank it below Mirra, Oud, or Leather. Rating: 8/10