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Ambre Esteban 2007

8.0 / 10 70 Ratings

A popular perfume by Esteban for women and men, released in 2007. The scent is spicy-sweet. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Spicy

Sweet

Oriental

Gourmand

Woody

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Rhubarb

Pink pepper Nutmeg

Nutmeg

Heart Notes

Hawthorn

Patchouli

Freesia

Base Notes

Amber

Vanilla

Sandalwood

Ratings

Scent

8.070 Ratings

Longevity

7.161 Ratings

Sillage

6.756 Ratings

Bottle

7.858 Ratings

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Reviews

7 in-depth fragrance descriptions

11/28/2011

8Scent 7.5Longevity

Ergoproxy
1130 Reviews

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Ergoproxy

Top Review 8

Amber with Gradient

Many amber fragrances do not have a significant scent development, which personally does not bother me. One generally expects a sweet, balsamic scent with good longevity, and that is usually what one gets. Of course, there are differences, but the overall tone is often similar.

With Ambre by Esteban, there is a linear scent progression for a change, making this fragrance stand out a bit more. I therefore compare it to an amber that has a gradient from very light and clear to rather dark and milky.

The first, clear layer is almost fresh and slightly sour.

The second layer becomes sweeter, subtly floral, and the color of the fragrance darkens and becomes a bit milky.

The base then reveals itself as the amber scent one expects. Supported by vanilla and wood, this golden-brown and milky hue emerges. The amber note runs like a red thread through the entire fragrance, and despite the scent progression, one does not have the feeling of constantly wearing a new perfume.

Since I own Ambra Nera by Ortigia, which is the best amber fragrance for my taste, I do not necessarily need to acquire this one.

01/04/2012

9Scent 7.5Longevity

Florblanca
1168 Reviews

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Florblanca

Very helpful Review 7

Orange Blossom Honey with Vanilla Pods!

Amber scents have captivated me - at least during the cold seasons - in some way. I love this soft, warm, sweet, balsamic, spicy fragrance that feels somehow cozy.

The same goes for Ambre, which starts off with a hint of lemon and then spices up the ambery, sweet note with pepper. This keeps the fragrance from being heavy at first, giving it a cool, fresh, slightly dry impression.

Only after a while does the amber fully unfold and dance a fiery tango with the vanilla. This is a scent that is simply meant for leaning back and enjoying. Either a nice cup of tea or a wonderful glass of red wine, beautiful music - preferably Spanish guitar - and the world outside can be damned. It can storm and snow, or rain - like it is now - I simply don’t care. My amber fragrance wraps me in a protective, warm, soft cocoon and lets me dream of beautiful things.

The sillage is, as expected, very good, as is the longevity!

Dear Ergoproxy, you surely know exactly what I like, don’t you? If this continues, I might just become an Esteban fan. Thank you for this wonderful experience.

02/03/2013

9Scent 7.5Longevity 5Sillage

ParfumAholic
257 Reviews

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ParfumAholic

Very helpful Review 8

...the first time a misfire, today a lightning start!!

Curious after my two previous commentators, I got samples of "Ambre", "Ambroient" and "Orientalissime".

My first test of the completely unknown brand "Esteban" was to be with "Ambre".

Right after spraying, a fresh/citrusy note hits my nose. Very unusual, but (thankfully) also not lasting. A good "trick" to not send the cozy factors "Amber" and "Vanilla" into the race immediately.
Well, not immediately is good... unfortunately, for me, there is hardly any change in this regard. The citrus impression is gone, but I can hardly smell any Amber and minimal Vanilla. Normally, my skin loves both components extremely, but only normally. What a shame!

Since the scent apparently ignited with Florblanca and Ergoproxy as I expect from an Amber fragrance, I won't tear the scent apart in the air, but will quickly shift this mishap to my skin ;-)

New game, new luck!

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Addendum from 03.02.2013:

What was going on on 25.10.2012???? Today, the Ambre sample from Esteban fell back into my hands. I remembered my comment and thought "what a shame that the Ambre didn't work for me". Why was that? Oh well, I'll just try it again! Said and done, and today this scent ignited in such a way for me! The (Amber) hammer! The citrusy-sour opening was still there, but then Amber and Vanilla unleashed such a fragrance fireworks that I could hardly believe my nose! How finely, well-woven and harmonious they dance on my skin. Wow!

Long story short: The scent is rehabilitated, receives full marks, and I just completed the order for the EDP. That's it, you are now mine!

11/03/2018

7Scent 8Longevity 6Sillage

DonJuanDeCat
2047 Reviews

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DonJuanDeCat

Helpful Review 6

Almost like a little Christmas anticipation

Ah November. November is one of those months when you are absolutely sure that autumn has truly begun. It’s no longer like in October when there are still days with temperatures climbing above 15 degrees. No, it’s cooler, darker, and wetter. But that’s okay! Because it also means that winter is approaching, and this, in turn, means, alongside possible snowfall (oh… that will probably be absent again *sigh*), that Christmas is coming. All the colorful lights on the streets, the beautiful decorations (which somehow still make you forget how commercialized Christmas actually is), and the generally lovely atmosphere are things to look forward to before, starting New Year’s, winter becomes rather dull, as there’s really nothing special happening until summer, somehow...

So, with this fragrance here, I had thoughts of Christmas. Not 100%, but it does offer some spicy notes that, together with the vanilla, smell a bit festive :)

The scent:

The opening is slightly sweet and also spicy-herbaceous. There’s nutmeg, pepper, and of course vanilla. But all these scent notes are initially overshadowed by the patchouli, which has a quite intense aroma here. Since at the beginning all the other notes are also shining stronger and seem to be a bit mixed together, the patchouli comes across to me a bit like anise, but gradually the actual earthy scent of this note crystallizes out.
Later, the main notes like vanilla, patchouli, and pepper smell somewhat equally intense, so that the patchouli no longer stands out. Now the scent has a sweet-spicy character and indeed reminds a bit of Christmas baked goods, as some have already mentioned here. The amber does gradually come to the forefront, but I still find the vanilla stronger. Through the spices, I find the patchouli to be more anise-like rather than earthy.
Even in the base, the scent is spicy, has sweet-powdery vanilla, and continues with this note that reminds me a lot of anise (while patchouli is now rather less noticeable). In the very late base, the scent, you might guess, predominantly smells of vanilla.

The sillage and longevity:

The sillage is quite okay. It’s not overwhelming, and not so strong that you would leave a huge scent cloud behind, yet it can still be smelled very well from a not too far distance.
The longevity is long, lasting more than ten hours, but as so often, it mostly smells of vanilla during that time :D

The bottle:

The bottle is rectangular and features this distinctive “porthole” on the front, which can be seen on many Esteban bottles. There’s no label; the name of the fragrance is printed on the bottle. The cap is black and cylindrical. A rope or cord has been attached to the top of the cap, ending in a gilded metal pendant,… somehow the cap looks like a fez hat with that :D

Hmm… so if I’m honest, Ambre by Esteban belongs to the fragrances that somehow smell different than one might expect from the listed notes. Especially the anise stuck in my mind, even though there’s supposed to be no anise in it. Nevertheless, the combination of some notes seems to make it smell (to me) like anise. I don’t like anise, but considering the overall package, the scent is quite okay. Others might like it better; you just have to test it out. It’s of course best used in autumn and winter. And for me, it has become more of a women’s fragrance rather than unisex.

So,… winter can come with such scents (well, for me there are nicer fragrances…)! And… I really shouldn’t be so lazy and finally take out all my sweaters and hang them in the closet… because there are still mostly T-shirts hanging in there,… but you know how it is: “I’ll do it tomorrow!” Mu ha ha ha :DD

…no wonder then that I’m slightly cold or have a bit of a sore throat and headache and had to cancel a party because of it *sigh* Alright, I’ll take all the sweaters out after all… first thing tomorrow morning! :DDD
In the meantime, I’ll drink a few warm teas… in a lovely cat mug that a very sweet perfumer gave me as a souvenir from their vacation :))

07/03/2017

7.5Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

Minigolf
2523 Reviews

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Minigolf

Helpful Review 6

"Magenbrot and Speculoos"

Oriental spice pastries that we in the West associate with "Christmas" have an old, different tradition in the East.
The scent of this perfume somehow reminds me of such spices.
It might be the pepper and nutmeg that are "responsible" for this; both are clearly noticeable in the opening of the fragrance and intensify further along the way.
The sweet scent of hawthorn enhances this impression, while patchouli adds its touch.
Vanilla, fresh from the pod, amberwood, and sandalwood provide a deep glimpse into a bazaar, like one you might find in Marrakech or Odessa.
This amber is a warm and friendly companion for the cooler seasons or for cool summer days.
The longevity is good, and the sillage is pleasant and not "overwhelming".
This scent is not an "absolute must-have candidate" for me, as I own several similar ones, e.g., "Ambre de Cabochard".
Nevertheless, it was a pleasure to have smelled and commented on it.

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