127 community ratings

Ambre Noir

Perfumer: Christophe Raynaud

2013MenClassic

6.5/ 10

Community score
127 ratings

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Yves Rocher Ambre Noir is a spicy, woody and sweet men's fragrance led by cinnamon, cardamom and patchouli.

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Skunky's take: Starts crisp and lively, my nose approves.

How does it perform?

From 107 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

5.9 /10

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

Sillage

5.5 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.3 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

7.5 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

57% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Cinnamon Cardamom Patchouli Mandarin orange Violet leaf absolute Tonka bean absolute Cedarwood Bergamot Lavender Elemi resin Vetiver

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Resinous

What does Ambre Noir smell like?

Mandarin orange, bergamot and lavender give it a fresh edge, while cinnamon and cardamom bring the spice forward. Cedarwood, vetiver and patchouli form a woody base, and tonka bean absolute and elemi resin sweeten it with a resinous warmth. The accords also carry a synthetic side.

Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it suits those who want something measured rather than loud. Most voters pick autumn, with spring and winter next. Daily wear, office and leisure lead the votes, and most voters find it masculine. Its profile is close to Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme (Eau de Toilette) and Rabanne 1 Million Royal.