12 community ratings

The Ambigua

Perfumer: Weston Adam

UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

8.2/ 10

Community score
12 ratings

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Phronema Perfumes The Ambigua is a resinous, animalic unisex scent led by cistus, Mysore sandalwood and ambergris.

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Skunky's take: The flowers do the talking, the rest listens.

How does it perform?

From 11 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.9 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.5 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.8 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

92% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Parchment

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Animal
Powdery
Resinous

What does The Ambigua smell like?

Cistus, labdanum and frankincense give the opening a dark, honeyed resin character. In the heart, rose absolute, plum and vanilla absolute add a sweet, fruity softness, while lavender and oregano draw a spicy edge. Patchouli and Papua oud set a dry, woody ground underneath. The overall feel is floral, powdery and warmly animalic.

Longevity and sillage are both rated as good, though the vote count is small, so the picture is tentative. It sits comfortably on either men or women and is a dense, characterful scent. Those looking for a similar profile may also want to try Mendittorosa Rituale and April Aromatics Pink Wood.