Ambre Gris by Balmain

Name: Ambre Gris
Brand: Balmain
Rating: 7.5 (466 reviews)

2008for women

Perfumer: Guillaume Flavigny

7.5/10

466 ratingsMost rate it 8 of 10

Ambre Gris by Balmain is a widely worn Spicy Powdery perfume for women. Ambre Gris was released in 2008. The composition is by Guillaume Flavigny. The top notes include Bergamot, Vanilla, Pink pepper and Cinnamon; middle notes include Vanilla, Myrrh, Lavender and Sage; base notes include Vanilla, Patchouli, Cedarwood and Gaiac wood. Autumn and winter are the best seasons to wear it. Most wearers rate it long-lasting, with a strong sillage.

At a glance

Longevity: Most rate it 7/10: long-lasting
Sillage: Most rate it 7/10: strong
Best seasons: Autumn and winter (70% of season votes)
Worn by: Mostly women, 56% of votes
Smells mainly: spicy, powdery, sweet

Review

Main accords

Fragrance pyramid

20 notes

Ambre Gris features 20 fragrance notes across its scent pyramid.

Top notes

The opening

Heart notes

After 15 to 30 minutes

Base notes

The dry-down

Ratings

From the Aromifo community

Scent

466 ratings

7.5

Most rate it 8 of 10.

Longevity

352 ratings

7.7

Most rate it 7 of 10.

Sillage

331 ratings

6.6

Most rate it 7 of 10.

When to wear

547 season votes

Spring21%
Summer9%
Autumn36%
Winter34%

Who wears it

Men29%
Unisex15%
Women56%

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