L'Ambre des Merveilles
Perfumer: Jean-Claude Ellena
479 ratings
From your scent profile
Hermès L'Ambre des Merveilles is a sweet, resinous women's fragrance that most voters place in fall and winter.
Skunky's take: Opens sweet, so if sugar is not your thing, think twice.
How does it perform?
From 375 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Talks even from the shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
88% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Sweet
- Gourmand
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Powdery
- Resinous
Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Powdery
ResinousWhat does L'Ambre des Merveilles smell like?
It is built on amber, patchouli, Peru balsam and vanilla. The sweet, gourmand side leads, with spice, a woody base and a soft powdery touch around it. The oriental, resinous character gives it a warm, dense feel.
Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and few choose summer. It suits evenings as well as daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as feminine.
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 37%Autumn
- 33%Winter
- 21%Spring
- 9%Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Summer- Evening22%
- Daytime20%
- Casual20%
- Nighttime19%
- Office18%
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Last updated: October 26, 2026