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.
Oh how nice, a scent I already know 😀
I always find the Fath creations very special. And as you mentioned Lagerfeld Classic and Cuir Ottoman, those are two scents that are completely opposite for me. The Lagerfeld is great, but I found the Cuir Ottoman awful.
This scent, which I also rated an 8, I would definitely prefer.
Yes, the Lagerfeld Classic is a legend and back when my dad wore it, it kind of sparked my interest in fragrances. Today, I'm more the one who inspires him :-)
Even the Cuir Ottoman can't compete with that, but I also associate it with a great perfume meetup in Frankfurt and my encounter with Mr. Stricker.
I'm really into Lagerfeld Classic, and fragrances with such a recommendation are always welcome! The added suede just makes it even more desirable! So, I'll definitely keep a close eye on Bel Ambre!
As a Lagerfeld Classic wearer, this one is definitely interesting for me. Not just because of the leather note, but also for layering. My old batches of LC are just too potent 😀.
I always find the Fath creations very special. And as you mentioned Lagerfeld Classic and Cuir Ottoman, those are two scents that are completely opposite for me. The Lagerfeld is great, but I found the Cuir Ottoman awful.
This scent, which I also rated an 8, I would definitely prefer.
Even the Cuir Ottoman can't compete with that, but I also associate it with a great perfume meetup in Frankfurt and my encounter with Mr. Stricker.
Even though my test was almost seven years ago, I still believe we would get along well.