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A Soap Dream from Yesterday
Association:
What image, what idea comes to mind when I apply this perfume? I am standing in my grandparents' bathroom washing my hands! Why at my grandparents'? Because in my parents' house, in the houses of my friends and acquaintances, the pure soap has already been replaced. Usually, there are more or less attractive soap dispensers or just the containers from drugstores on the edges of the sinks, dispensing that Nivea- and/or Dove-scented liquid upon request. It smells good - no question - but it has been stripped of its edges and corners! My grandparents, on the other hand, insist on their piece of pure soap, already worn or broken on some sides, with its spicy and quirky character.
Scent:
Does "Prada Amber pour Homme" smell old then? No, not at all! It smells like a piece of soap infused with spices in its purest form. In the opening, the fleeting citrus notes keep it relatively fresh, but the scent transforms in the heart into the soap as we once knew it, and in the base, it finishes slightly sweet, slightly woody, and a bit leathery! The fundamental soap character, however, accompanies the scent throughout its entire lifespan - sometimes more, sometimes less present.
Longevity:
There is nothing to complain about regarding longevity! Although fragrances from Prada generally behave favorably on my skin, "Amber pour Homme" surpasses all its relatives so far and lasts effortlessly for ten hours or more on my skin! Certainly, extremely warm weather also reduces the longevity, but I would generally expect a lifespan of between seven and eight hours.
Sillage:
It is noticed, that much can be said in advance! It projects really well in the first one to two hours, but from the third hour on, it becomes relatively close to the skin and only noticeable to those nearby. And, unlike "Prada L'Homme," "Amber pour Homme" is actually perceived as a perfume - while "L'Homme" often makes others think that someone is wearing "just" freshly washed laundry. Perhaps precisely because this type of soap character is used less and less and perceived as such? Who knows...!?
Bottle:
The fact that the fragrance - unlike L'Homme - did not receive quite the media attention can likely be attributed to its release date as well as the bottle!? Simple, mostly transparent, with a metal plate listing the fragrance notes and an asymmetrically placed spray head, it is probably the color of the fragrance - lavender - that makes some think it is a rather feminine scent. Personally, I like the bottle, as it tries to convey the "simplicity" of the fragrance. If there were something to criticize, it would probably be the cap of the spray head: neither clicking into place nor magnetically adhering, it simply slides onto the sprayer - where it sits securely to protect the fragrance.
Price:
Listed at €75 for 50 ml on the Prada website (€100 for 100 ml), the fragrance can already be found on relevant discount sites for around €40 (50 ml) or €65 (100 ml), as it has been on the market for about fifteen years now. A more than fair price for such a long-lasting scent. Would I buy it at the manufacturer's price? Definitely!
Usage Opportunities (or Where and When?):
Is there a time or place where "Amber pour Homme" would be out of place? Not really! Limited by temperatures, this fragrance is excellent for both warm and cold weather. At work as well as in private time, it conveys a well-groomed and "clean" impression. However, if someone wants to stand out and make a statement - e.g., in a club or similar - they should steer clear of this fragrance! It is neither intended for that, nor was it conceived with that in mind, and thankfully, the field of alternatives is vast.
Note:
Even though there is a female counterpart - merely - "Prada Amber" from 2004 alongside "Amber pour Homme," I cannot help but note that both fragrances could definitely pass as unisex to my nose.
What image, what idea comes to mind when I apply this perfume? I am standing in my grandparents' bathroom washing my hands! Why at my grandparents'? Because in my parents' house, in the houses of my friends and acquaintances, the pure soap has already been replaced. Usually, there are more or less attractive soap dispensers or just the containers from drugstores on the edges of the sinks, dispensing that Nivea- and/or Dove-scented liquid upon request. It smells good - no question - but it has been stripped of its edges and corners! My grandparents, on the other hand, insist on their piece of pure soap, already worn or broken on some sides, with its spicy and quirky character.
Scent:
Does "Prada Amber pour Homme" smell old then? No, not at all! It smells like a piece of soap infused with spices in its purest form. In the opening, the fleeting citrus notes keep it relatively fresh, but the scent transforms in the heart into the soap as we once knew it, and in the base, it finishes slightly sweet, slightly woody, and a bit leathery! The fundamental soap character, however, accompanies the scent throughout its entire lifespan - sometimes more, sometimes less present.
Longevity:
There is nothing to complain about regarding longevity! Although fragrances from Prada generally behave favorably on my skin, "Amber pour Homme" surpasses all its relatives so far and lasts effortlessly for ten hours or more on my skin! Certainly, extremely warm weather also reduces the longevity, but I would generally expect a lifespan of between seven and eight hours.
Sillage:
It is noticed, that much can be said in advance! It projects really well in the first one to two hours, but from the third hour on, it becomes relatively close to the skin and only noticeable to those nearby. And, unlike "Prada L'Homme," "Amber pour Homme" is actually perceived as a perfume - while "L'Homme" often makes others think that someone is wearing "just" freshly washed laundry. Perhaps precisely because this type of soap character is used less and less and perceived as such? Who knows...!?
Bottle:
The fact that the fragrance - unlike L'Homme - did not receive quite the media attention can likely be attributed to its release date as well as the bottle!? Simple, mostly transparent, with a metal plate listing the fragrance notes and an asymmetrically placed spray head, it is probably the color of the fragrance - lavender - that makes some think it is a rather feminine scent. Personally, I like the bottle, as it tries to convey the "simplicity" of the fragrance. If there were something to criticize, it would probably be the cap of the spray head: neither clicking into place nor magnetically adhering, it simply slides onto the sprayer - where it sits securely to protect the fragrance.
Price:
Listed at €75 for 50 ml on the Prada website (€100 for 100 ml), the fragrance can already be found on relevant discount sites for around €40 (50 ml) or €65 (100 ml), as it has been on the market for about fifteen years now. A more than fair price for such a long-lasting scent. Would I buy it at the manufacturer's price? Definitely!
Usage Opportunities (or Where and When?):
Is there a time or place where "Amber pour Homme" would be out of place? Not really! Limited by temperatures, this fragrance is excellent for both warm and cold weather. At work as well as in private time, it conveys a well-groomed and "clean" impression. However, if someone wants to stand out and make a statement - e.g., in a club or similar - they should steer clear of this fragrance! It is neither intended for that, nor was it conceived with that in mind, and thankfully, the field of alternatives is vast.
Note:
Even though there is a female counterpart - merely - "Prada Amber" from 2004 alongside "Amber pour Homme," I cannot help but note that both fragrances could definitely pass as unisex to my nose.
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6 Comments
Ist er wieder teurer geworden? Ich hab die 100ml für ca. 40 Euro gekauft