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Ambre Gris by Balmain Beauty
2008 • Women

BALMAIN BEAUTY
AMBRE GRIS

Ambre Gris opens with a lively burst of pink pepper and sage, creating an invigorating and slightly peppery introduction that piques the senses. As it evolves, the heart reveals a rich blend of tuberose, incense, and myrrh oil, underscored by the tropical sweetness of frangipani. This combination creates a warm, resinous depth that envelops the wearer in a captivating embrace. Finally, the fragrance settles into a base of benzoin, cedar, ambergris, and tonka bean, delivering a smooth, warm, and slightly animalic finish that lingers softly on the skin. This fragrance is ideal for those who appreciate a warm spicy profile, making it particularly suited for the cozy months of fall and winter. With moderate longevity and an intimate sillage, Ambre Gris adapts effortlessly to both day and night occasions, allowing for versatile wear. It stands out in its category for its sophisticated balance of sweetness and depth, making it a worthy alternative to heavier oriental fragrances. If you’re looking for something that feels both luxurious and approachable, give Ambre Gris a try; it’s a fragrance that invites closeness without overwhelming.

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person Perfumer Guillaume Flavigny
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verifiedBy Fragranova Editors

Expect pink pepper and sage up top, with myrrh oil and tuberose carrying the middle of the wear. Benzoin, ambergris, and tonka bean carry the base, which is where the wear ultimately lives. Longevity is solid, though the sillage stays politely close — a quiet endurance scent. Hits hardest across fall and winter at any hour. Most wearers settle on liking it (4.1/5) rather than loving it — a safe rotation addition.

timerLONGEVITY

8-12 Hours68%
FLEETINGETERNAL

wavesSILLAGE

Moderate39%
INTIMATERADIATING

wc GENDER MAP

FEMININE UNISEX MASCULINE

calendar_month SEASON MAP

spa 12.1% SPRING
wb_sunny 6.9% SUMMER
eco 41.4% FALL
ac_unit 39.7% WINTER

schedule DAY / NIGHT

light_mode 53% DAY
dark_mode 47% NIGHT

equalizer ACCORD SIGNATURE

amber 100%
warm spicy 62%
balsamic 58%
sweet 51%
animalic 51%

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