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Ambra di Luna Ramón Monegal 2010

7.4 / 10 111 Ratings

A perfume by Ramón Monegal for women and men, released in 2010. The scent is oriental-spicy. The production was apparently discontinued.
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Main accords

Oriental

Spicy

Woody

Animal

Powdery

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Jasmine

Lemon

Heart Notes

Ambergris

Castoreum

Base Notes

Mysore sandalwood

Perfumer

Ramón Monegal Maso

Ratings

Scent

7.4111 Ratings

Longevity

7.684 Ratings

Sillage

6.683 Ratings

Bottle

7.991 Ratings

Value for money

7.311 Ratings

Submitted by Florblanca · last update on 07/15/2024.

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Reviews

11 in-depth fragrance descriptions

06/07/2014

Steve0580
31 Reviews

Steve0580

1

Very Feminine

While I love Monegal's Agar Musk, Ambra di Luna is definitely not for me.

This fragrance is an amber and slightly vanilla mix, which is completely overpowered by a heavy talcum powder effect.

I'd classify this as an extremely feminine fragrance and quite honestly, something that would seem like a good fit for a woman in her 60s or older.

01/13/2023

10Scent

Susan
138 Reviews

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Susan

Top Review 34

The Joys and Pains of Love….

It is extraordinarily rare for me to fall head over heels for an amber fragrance. To be precise, I actually don’t like them at all. Resinous scents are not part of my preferred selection.

So what makes Ambra di Luna so special..? So different..? So unique..? What makes it so enticing for me that I intentionally sought out a sample instead of just receiving one by chance..?

Well, the credit for this wonderful discovery goes to dear ParfumAholic. Since our scent preferences and perceptions usually align, he is always a reliable “source” of information and inspiration for me.

Now to the fragrance:

Fortunately, I cannot detect any resemblance to "Shalimar (Eau de Parfum) | Guerlain." I have never been able to get excited about Shalimar. However, I do recognize a distinct kinship with Chanel. Not to a specific fragrance, but rather to their inherent nobility and elegance.

Moreover, the subtly present vintage vibe absolutely delights me..!! Real Mysore sandalwood, velvety amber, intoxicating beaver musk..!!

Just the opening is a heavenly experience..!! Almost immediately, the fine top notes - a juicy lemon and distinctly indolic jasmine - are enveloped by a sweet, creamy, powdery amber melt that tempers their expression to just the right degree.

The beaver musk used is neither dirty nor “animalistic,” but simply highly erotic……

Together with the buttery soft sandalwood in the base, it ultimately creates an intoxicating, seductive, and irresistibly balsamic “foundation” in whose depths one simply wants to sink forever…..

So much for the “joys of love”…… unfortunately, however, the “pains” follow closely behind…… this outstanding masterpiece will not be produced any further. This was confirmed to me in a brief email exchange with Hector Monegal.

It may be due to the extremely increased procurement costs of the raw materials used, perhaps also to the current IFRA standards, or simply due to declining demand.

Whatever it may be, it is a shame.

And so I now find myself asking: Should I embark on a love story that promises to be grand and unique, yet whose ending is already sealed..?

06/08/2012

7Scent 7.5Longevity

Turandot
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Turandot

Top Review 20

Approaching a Classic

Living up to Ambra di Luna is not so easy, as the scent really does remind one of Shalimar. However, it is a step more subdued in every respect. This is not meant to be derogatory, but the woman who owns and loves Shalimar does not need Ambra di Luna.

However, for those who have issues with Shalimar but would love to wear such an oriental-balsamic fragrance without having to struggle through strict top notes and very animalistic nuances, Ambra di Luna will bring them great joy and they will happily envelop themselves in it. The perfume has the sensually elegant note that allows a woman's aura to resonate. I find it quite sweet, but not fruity or floral-sweet, rather soft, ambered, and spicy-sweet. The pronounced vanilla note that is so characteristic of Shalimar was not used in Ambra di Luna. Seen this way, the perfume is more suitable for everyday wear and, if you will, more wearable than its famous relative.

Unfortunately, the longevity on my skin is not as good as with Florblanca. Even there, the scent does not hold up to Shalimar. But I simply assume that this was not intended at all and that the distant relationship is purely coincidental. Because applying the standards of Shalimar to Ambra di Luna would indeed be somewhat unfair to both perfumes.

I keep talking about how the scent works on a woman, while Ambra di Luna is a perfume that could also play its charms on men's skin, and I already know who I will give some to for testing.

05/21/2015

9Scent 7.5Longevity 5Sillage

Leimbacher
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Leimbacher

Top Review 18

The best Chanel that never was

Ramon Monegal strikes a very good balance between innovation, creativity & obvious influences from masterpieces in the fragrances I have tested so far. Ambra di Luna is the best example of the latter group - for rarely has the essence of some Chanel fragrances, especially No. 5 & Bois de Iles, been approached so closely - and that without being too bold in stealing, boring, or even lacking in an equivalent quality level. A royal cross between No. 5 & Shalimar. This is a compliment that Mr. Monegal could almost have printed on a badge; it resembles a knighthood.

Ambra di Luna - the Moon Amber - is a fragrance of sublime beauty & rightly referred to as unisex like all the fragrances of the brand. A porcelain-like, creamy luxury mix of sandalwood & amber. Whether it contains real Mysore sandalwood, I can hardly judge - but I could imagine it, as no expense is spared, and one can always smell its high-quality ingredients. Minimally sweet due to a thin layer of honey, velvety, creamy from a bit of incense & vanilla. Somewhere in the background, there is an animalistic nuance, but it never bothers, nor does it really stand out; rather, it prevents boredom. There are similarities to Shalimar, but I found myself thinking more towards Chanel repeatedly. Either way, they consciously took on something great here - and shouldered it with aplomb!

Bottle: a mix of makeup case & pocket clown. Very pretty!
Sillage: discreet, without ever letting you down. You constantly smell the sprayed areas anyway!
Longevity: blooms again after 8 hours & is still not done.

Conclusion: this is how one approaches true classics with respect, class & breathtaking beauty! One of the best RMs, but unfortunately not distinctive enough for a purchase.

07/05/2012

10Scent 10Longevity 10Sillage

ParfumAholic
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ParfumAholic

Top Review 16

Attention! Use at your own risk! Ambra di Luna can be addictive!

After the very successful contributions of my pre-commentators, I was incredibly excited to try AdL on myself.

The often mentioned "Shalimar" (by the way, one of the most beautiful perfume bottles for me) did scare me a bit, because it is truly one of the ultimate women's fragrances.

But what could possibly go wrong with RM?

So, I opened the vial and applied a few drops of AdL to the back of my hand.

And now the events unfold. Does anyone know those apartments where you step in and immediately find yourself in the living room because there is no hallway? That's how AdL hits me: for a fraction of a second very sweet and then suddenly and abruptly just a warm, soft, amber and honey scent. I don't perceive the vanilla distinctly, or it blends so well with the honey that it doesn't stand out to me separately. Not sweet or even intrusive, but simply VERY present in the best sense! I've never smelled anything like this on myself and I'm completely intoxicated! The sillage is simply amazing and the longevity is in a league of its own!

The scent doesn't cling to me, yet it's still there and has the courage to proudly present itself outwardly, collecting compliments from its surroundings continuously.

AdL has definitely feminine traits, but on me, it doesn't smell "improperly" feminine, rather luxurious, just as one imagines a "niche fragrance" that (thankfully) doesn't meet you on every corner! However, any man who doesn't like soft, velvety, and slightly sweet scents should definitely keep his hands off AdL.

And I agree with Florblanca that this masterpiece is very expansive! Too much of it in the wrong weather and at the wrong place can definitely have the opposite effect. For me, it's a brilliant autumn/winter fragrance that wraps you warmly (OK, since I've recognized the addictive potential, maybe just a few drops on cooler summer days - such luxury must be had!)

(My) life without AdL? UNIMAGINABLE!!!!!

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