Ambre & Santal
Perfumer: Karine Dubreuil-Sereni
Votes lean feminine
96 ratings
From your scent profile
L'Occitane en Provence Ambre & Santal is a sweet, woody unisex scent that suits fall and winter days; it has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: Voters picked cool weather; in winter it is a warm hug.
How does it perform?
From 78 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.
Looks good without trying too hard.
Blind buy risk
72% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Floral
- Sweet
- Gourmand
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Powdery
- Resinous
Floral
Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Powdery
ResinousWhat does Ambre & Santal smell like?
It opens with rosemary and bergamot for a fresh start, then fig leaf and rose lead the heart. The base is dominated by vanilla, labdanum, sandalwood and cedarwood, and the scent settles into a resinous, powdery, lightly smoky and gourmand warmth.
Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with leisure and evening wear leading. It reads somewhat more feminine, though a fair share of voters call it masculine. Roja Parfums Amber and Etro Ambra (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Rosemary
- Bergamot
First hours
- Fig leaf
- Rose
Towards evening
- Vanilla
- Labdanum
- Sandalwood
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 40%Autumn
- 38%Winter
- 17%Spring
- 6%Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Summer- Casual26%
- Evening25%
- Nighttime18%
- Daytime18%
- Office13%
Least picked for the office.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
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53% matchAmber
Roja Parfums · 2014
52% matchLes Signes de Grès - État de Grâce
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52% matchAmbra (Eau de Toilette)
Etro · 1989
51% matchSafran Troublant
L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2002
49% matchMéharées
L'Erbolario
49% matchPrada (2004) / Prada Amber
Prada · 2004
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Last updated: October 26, 2026