Amberwood by Clive Christian: Notes, Longevity and Review

Amberwood by Clive Christian smells like translucent amber polished with sage, bergamot and opulent woods. Created by Ilias Ermenidis in 2022 for the Noble XXI Art Deco collection, this unisex Eau de Parfum celebrates amber as the defining material of the Art Deco era.

What Does Amberwood by Clive Christian Smell Like?

The opening is fresh and aromatic. Sage gives a green, herbal clarity while Calabrian bergamot adds sparkling citrus and pink pepper contributes a subtle rosy heat, with angelica seed lending a musky green depth. It smells crisp and expensive. The heart turns woody and warm: rich timber notes blend with tobacco's honeyed depth and patchouli's earthy richness, creating a smooth, enveloping woodiness. In the base, the amber finally glows at full strength, joined by tonka bean's creamy sweetness, vanilla's softness, cashmere wood's plush texture, and whispers of oud, labdanum and ambroxan that add resinous complexity. The finish is warm, smooth and quietly luxurious, amber as architecture. It is the sort of scent that earns compliments in close quarters rather than across rooms.

Notes, Concentration, and Performance

Amberwood is an Eau de Parfum. It wears for around eight to ten hours with moderate projection that radiates warmth without heaviness. The amber, tonka and woods base is long-lived on both skin and fabric. It is a refined composition that suits cooler weather and evening wear, when the amber warmth feels most enveloping.

  • Top: sage, angelica, bergamot, pink pepper
  • Heart: woody notes, tobacco, patchouli, helvetolide
  • Base: tonka bean, sage, vanilla, cashmere wood, musk, ambroxan, orris, labdanum, agarwood (oud), cypriol

Best For

Autumn and winter evenings, formal occasions and quiet luxury moments suit its warm, polished character. It works as a refined cold-weather signature. Related options include 1872 for Women by Clive Christian or 20 Iconic Masculin by Clive Christian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amberwood by Clive Christian unisex?
Yes, the house positions it for women and men, and the balanced sage, woods and amber suit anyone.

How long does Amberwood by Clive Christian last?
Eight to ten hours is typical, with the amber, tonka and woods base fading last.

What collection is Amberwood part of?
It belongs to the Noble XXI Art Deco collection, inspired by the art and materials of the Art Deco era.

Amberwood is stocked for fragrance lovers worldwide at DNA Perfumo.

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