Bel Ambre Jacques Fath 2016

Although Bel Ambre is a typical autumn/winter fragrance, I felt like testing it on a sunny spring day. You can do that, especially since this amber is not too heavy and by no means sweet and cloying. Additionally, the top notes feature lemon and bergamot, promising a citrusy start.

Right after spraying, immediately behind the lemon and a hint of pepper, I was reminded of two different creations: on one hand, "Lagerfeld Classic / Lagerfeld (1978) (Eau de Toilette) | Karl Lagerfeld," just without sandalwood and less smooth, and on the other hand, even more intensely, "Cuir Ottoman | Parfum d'Empire," which also contains leather like "Bel Ambre," but does without lemon.

What dominates, as the name suggests, is definitely amber combined with musk and powdery notes, particularly the complex iris butter. This creates warmth and coziness, making it a typical cold-weather or rainy-day scent, but also thanks to the leather with a slight animalic and rough edge. It’s actually an interesting duality between culture and wildness, which can even be worn well in the evenings during summer.

Anyone who can imagine a rougher #lagerfeld classic with a bit of suede should consider trying Bel Ambre. It may be anything but ordinary - but beautiful.