Top Notes 
Bergamot
Orange
Heart Notes 
Carnation
Jasmine
Lavender
Base Notes 
Labdanum
Musk
Patchouli
Tolu balm
Vanilla
Vetiver
Sanzusair
12 Reviews
Sanzusair
1
A hidden gem
Honoré Payan's offerings carry the hallmark of a bygone age, easily imagined as the type of fragrances that perhaps could have been found on the mirrored, ornate vanity tray of a lady in the Belle Epoque. Ambre is a prime example.
It's sweet, thick, resinous, but not in the way of syrup or candy. The labdanum really shines here, with the bergamot and orange giving it a dab of fruity tartness that keeps it from fully going into mythical or spiritual territory. It is wholly addictive. If I had to compare it to any fragrance I know, perhaps vintage Opium would come close. But I prefer Ambre.
It is very strong (the parfum is the highest concentration they offer) so one spray is more than enough to last you a day. The best part? It is shockingly affordable.
It's sweet, thick, resinous, but not in the way of syrup or candy. The labdanum really shines here, with the bergamot and orange giving it a dab of fruity tartness that keeps it from fully going into mythical or spiritual territory. It is wholly addictive. If I had to compare it to any fragrance I know, perhaps vintage Opium would come close. But I prefer Ambre.
It is very strong (the parfum is the highest concentration they offer) so one spray is more than enough to last you a day. The best part? It is shockingly affordable.
FrauKirsche
PET
Ergoproxy
LiLoZi
