In search of a nice summer scent that not everyone knows and is also affordable, I came across Royal Ambree. I could have made it quite easy for myself and just gotten Dior Eau Sauvage, which would have left me well-equipped. But it shouldn't be that simple. The previous R.A. comments sounded quite promising to me, and I was really curious to see if I would find a nice companion for the hot days. Unfortunately, I did not find it. My wish was to receive a fresh and citrusy scent, not an aquatic one! R.A. fulfills these criteria 100%. I also quite like the citrus aspect. However, what I dislike is the lavender part. This part strongly disrupts the lemon and naturally conveys a sense of freshness. However, this combination feels more like a lemon cleaner for the bathroom (this assessment was confirmed by both my girlfriend and one of her friends), which occasionally becomes sweet but feels a bit outdated. Dior, on the other hand, is timeless for me! I don't think the scent is bad, though. I believe it might have simply fit the time back then, and the creators were trying to create a nice and simple fragrance! Given the few ingredients, they succeeded, especially when compared to some of today's creations that gather absurdly many notes and ultimately end up being just sweet or fresh.
I will wear the scent rather rarely, as it simply reminds me too much of the cleaner. Maybe it will accompany me during sports when the sun is blazing and I want that freshness. The sillage is medium strong, so it won’t bother many if the cleaning thought arises. Longevity is really great for this type of scent.
