18 community ratings

Amberness

Name: Amberness
Brand: BMW

Perfumer: Frank Voelkl

2025Unisex

6.5/ 10

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18 ratings

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BMW Amberness is a unisex fragrance built around Guatemala cardamom, Italian bergamot and Haitian vetiver, balancing freshness with sweetness.

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How does it perform?

From 17 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.9 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

6.6 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.2 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

5.4 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

High risk

Love it or hate it: the votes are split in two.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Guatemala cardamom

French clary sage

Italian bergamot

Heart notesfirst few hours

Haitian vetiver Bourbon vanilla Egyptian geranium

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Indonesian patchouli Ambrox Australian sandalwood

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
Creamy

What does Amberness smell like?

It opens with the citrus brightness of bergamot, the spice of cardamom and French clary sage. In the heart, Bourbon vanilla sweetens the scent and adds a creamy softness, while vetiver and Egyptian geranium stay in the background. The base settles on patchouli, Ambrox and sandalwood for a woody foundation.

Longevity and sillage are rated as moderate, though the number of voters is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It suits men and women alike, with a fresh but sweet character. Givenchy Gentleman Society (Eau de Parfum) and Azzaro Wanted (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.