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The Descent
Ambre des Abysses shares a clear mossy kinship with Mousse Illuminée , yet their trajectories diverge. Where Mousse Illuminée settles immediately into the dry, structural green of treemoss (and keep’s its vintage-fougère-flirting-with-chypre-feel), Ambre des Abysses begins in light.
The opening is polished and aromatic, briefly recalling Reflection Man (main difference; its not as powdery). It feels elevated, almost serene. Then, slowly, the fragrance descends. Warmth deepens, shadows gather, and moss begins to surface.
Though it evokes an oakmoss-style depth, the moss here remains surprisingly dry. Less damp forest floor than shaded stone and bark. And that’s why I feel the connection to the treemossy Rogue creation. This dryness likely comes from the surrounding materials, which temper the moss and keep it austere rather than plush.
The result is a distinctly ”vertical” composition: a controlled fall from brightness into depth, where moss is not a texture but a destination. Whereas Mousse Illuminée has it as a structure.
For me, Ambre des Abysses is quietly monumental. Restrained, light then dark, and deeply satisfying. An unquestionable all-time favorite along with Rogues predecessor, complementing, not competing.
Houbigants best, followed by Fougère Royale (2010) Eau de Parfum
Oh. Excellent longevity on me and also perfect sillage and projection after the first 30 minutes.
The opening is polished and aromatic, briefly recalling Reflection Man (main difference; its not as powdery). It feels elevated, almost serene. Then, slowly, the fragrance descends. Warmth deepens, shadows gather, and moss begins to surface.
Though it evokes an oakmoss-style depth, the moss here remains surprisingly dry. Less damp forest floor than shaded stone and bark. And that’s why I feel the connection to the treemossy Rogue creation. This dryness likely comes from the surrounding materials, which temper the moss and keep it austere rather than plush.
The result is a distinctly ”vertical” composition: a controlled fall from brightness into depth, where moss is not a texture but a destination. Whereas Mousse Illuminée has it as a structure.
For me, Ambre des Abysses is quietly monumental. Restrained, light then dark, and deeply satisfying. An unquestionable all-time favorite along with Rogues predecessor, complementing, not competing.
Houbigants best, followed by Fougère Royale (2010) Eau de Parfum
Oh. Excellent longevity on me and also perfect sillage and projection after the first 30 minutes.
Updated on 12/29/2025