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Houbigant

Ambre des Abysses

Perfumer: Luca Maffei

2023MenModern
8.1/ 10
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Houbigant Ambre des Abysses opens on bergamot, mint and orange blossom and deepens into leather, vanilla and oakmoss, a fresh, green and spicy fougère.

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Skunky's take: That just-out-of-the-shower feeling, clean and fresh.

How does it perform?

From 337 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
8.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.7 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
8.4 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
7.6 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

90% 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

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Floral
  3. Green
  4. Sweet
  5. Spicy
  6. Woody
  7. Leathery
  8. Fougère

What does Ambre des Abysses smell like?

Bergamot and mint lead at the start, with orange blossom softening them. In the heart, rosemary, patchouli, amber, jasmine and geranium form a floral, spicy blend. Leather, vanilla, oakmoss and tonka bean settle underneath, giving the base a sweet, woody footing.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure and evening wear come up most often, though every season gets a share. It is sold as a men's fragrance and most voters read it as masculine. Montblanc Individuel and Yardley Gold have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Orange blossom
    • Mint
    • Bergamot
  2. First hours

    • Rosemary
    • Patchouli
    • Amber
  3. Towards evening

    • Leather
    • Vanilla
    • Oakmoss

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 30%
    Autumn
  • 28%
    Spring
  • 22%
    Winter
  • 20%
    Summer
  • Casual
    24%
  • Evening
    19%
  • Daytime
    19%
  • Office
    18%
  • Nighttime
    18%

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Last updated: October 26, 2026