Perle Rare

Perle Rare Ambre Carthage
L'Ambre de Carthage
2011

Version from 2011
Perle Rare Ambre Carthage / L'Ambre de Carthage (2011) by Panouge
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7.9 / 10 252 Ratings
A popular perfume by Panouge for men, released in 2011. The scent is spicy-oriental. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Spicy
Oriental
Woody
Sweet
Resinous

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
Birch woodBirch wood Jasmine teaJasmine tea BergamotBergamot
Heart Notes Heart Notes
Chinese osmanthusChinese osmanthus Cistus absoluteCistus absolute Indonesian patchouliIndonesian patchouli
Base Notes Base Notes
AmberAmber MuskMusk FrankincenseFrankincense SandalwoodSandalwood

Perfumer

Ratings
Scent
7.9252 Ratings
Longevity
7.7190 Ratings
Sillage
6.9197 Ratings
Bottle
7.2178 Ratings
Value for money
7.532 Ratings
Submitted by Inala, last update on 08/12/2024.
Interesting Facts
The fragrance was initially part of the Isabey brand and was later incorporated into the Panouge brand.
The fragrance is part of the "Perle Rare" collection.

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4 in-depth fragrance descriptions
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Hugolay

2 Reviews
Hugolay
Hugolay
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Osmanthus star!
L'Ambre de Carthage opens on a much fresher note than I'd expect from an amber forward fragrance. The opening quickly makes way for an unexpected fruity note! Before this, I did not know any fragrance that involved osmanthus. Knowing now what osmanthus can do in a fragrance, I can say I'm a fan! The osmanthus is the definitive star of this composition. It works exceptionally well together with the labdanum and the sandalwood.

At first, the rather sweet osmanthus brings a peachy and milky facet to this labdanum heavy fragrance. Then, in the dry down, the osmanthus, together with the sandalwood, makes the fragrance move in a creamier direction. Surprisingly, it's at this stage that I can best detect the tea. To my nose, the tea here is somewhat like the representation of tea in the Serge Lutens fragrance Five o'clock au gingembre. In fact, this whole composition reminds me of that fragrance in specific and the Serge Lutens DNA in general.

Other than that, I can't say I notice either the patchouli or the olibanum. The performance is outstanding, though. It lasts a long time on both skin and clothing.

I will cherish my sample of this perfume. On the little box that came with it, it says 'Isabey', which hasn't been producing this fragrance for some time. I hope Panouge has been gentle on this lovely perfume and has kept the formulation the way it was when Isabey handed it to them. If you're a fan of Serge Lutens fragrances like Ambre sultan Eau de Parfum and Five o'clock au gingembre, you might like this one.
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TURQUOISE

27 Reviews
TURQUOISE
TURQUOISE
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Addictive - high quality juice!
I was totally obsessed with L' Ambre de Carthage when it first came out, as a result
I ordered a big decant spray to enjoy, and trust me, I am a woman who adores ultra feminine perfumes.
This juice is so alluring, I can see a good looking, adventurous man in a white linen shirt , walking relaxed and joyful on the beach, enjoying the sunset, while waiting for his big love to appear, before the sun disappears. I can not describe how mesmerizing the trail of this scent is. I have no idea whether this has been reformulated or not nowadays, but my 10year+ decant spray smells amazingly, so high quality ingredients, and a dry down TO DIE FOR.
Only be aware not to stain your clothes, it takes time for the magical orange oils to dry up.
We have a Greek saying: " Τον σέρνει απο την μύτη " and this stuff
is doing this exact thing!
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Background

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Background
Background
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Amber dream
Ambre Carthage from the Perle Rare range, originally released in 2011 by the perfume house Isabey under the name L'Ambre de Carthage, has lost none of its charm and charisma in this new version.

A sophisticated fragrance that not only impressed me with its above-average longevity. Rather, it is the lightness, its sensual appearance and its elegance that cast a spell over me. A perfect interplay of fresh, spicy and woody notes, paired with a strong base of amber, musk and sandalwood. A perfect everyday fragrance with masculine charisma.

This fragrance has been with me for several years now and is the best amber fragrance I know.
Top marks!

Only the bottle is a minus. The old Isabey bottle was much nicer. :-)
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Fleur

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Fleur
Fleur
Helpful Review 11  
Let the sparks fly...
Sprayed on... since then, I can't let my nose off my wrist. This fragrance docks directly where it tingles, crackles and sparks. A scent for the night of all nights...the memory of the night of all nights or the hope of the night of all nights...a scent like a thought of the beloved...or the worst. Jean Jacques has created an elixir that enchants and enchants its wearer. It's too bad to leave it to the gentlemen. I had very carefully ordered a 5ml bottling. This will certainly become a vial
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HermeshHermesh 3 years ago
7
Bottle
7
Sillage
8
Longevity
7.5
Scent
Warm-spicy-tart amber scent. The herbs at the beginning are well integrated. The tartness then borders on the animalic as it progresses.
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BertolucciKBertolucciK 3 years ago
7
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7
Sillage
7
Longevity
8.5
Scent
Mildly spicy, smooth and balsamic. Moderately sweet amber, floral and tart fruity. A smoky patchouli and a creamy sandalwood in the drydown.
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