Warm Bodied Amber Fragrances
Warm Bodied Amber Fragrances
Excerpts from fragrance editorials "Beauty Reporter: Warm Bodied" in Allure magazine November 2013.
Amber Perfumes
Creamy, warm, and slightly sweet - who knew fossilized tree resin smells so good? "Amber is sensual - it's like a second skin," says Marypiere Julien, a perfumer at Givaudan. "Originally associated with dark fragrances, now it's used to add a rich texture to lighter scents."
Zesty
Hermes Eau de Mandarine Ambree
"Notes of citrus and passion fruit make this amber scent fresh and crisp as it dries." ($131 for 3.3 oz. Eau de Cologne, Macy's)
Scent - Warm Sensual
Fragrance notes - Mandarin, passion fruit, and amber.
Perfumer - Jean-Claude Ellena
Lush
BCBG Max Azria Bon Genre
"Vanilla and red fruit smells innocent from afar, but get close (really close) for sexy notes of amber and patchouli." ($25 for 3.4 oz. Eau de Parfum, Overstock)
Scent - Fruity Floral Oriental
Fragrance notes - Lychee, red berries, black pepper, bergamot, jasmine noir, tuberose, tiger orchid, cardamom, amber, sandalwood, patchouli, black vanilla.
Lush
Bath & Body Works Amber Blush
"Warm amber mellows sugary raspberry and vanilla in this smooth, velvety fragrance." ($50 for 2.5 oz. Eau de Toilette, Amazon)
Scent - Fruity Floral
Fragrance notes - Bergamot, mandarin, raspberry champagne, jasmine, gardenia, star anise, aprict, magnolia, vanilla, amber, sandalwood, and musk.
(Owens, Alexandra. "Beauty Reporter: Warm Bodied." Allure Nov. 2013: 54)
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