I met this masterpiece in Budapest, in a wonderful fragrance shop, from where Billie Eilish later bought the same fragrance (during her concert at the Sziget Festival). I love Billie and understand why she chose this seductively dark elixir.
For me, North and Orient meet in Ambre Loup. The seductive darkness of eerily roaring forests. Something like the opening shots of "Twin Peaks". A dim ominous roar.
But for me, this fragrance is hopeful, thanks to its sensitive and intelligent profundity. This is not an aggressive blackness. Rather the musty beauty of old wood and libraries.
Unlike many scents with an intense (oudy) dark character in my collection, I have never started to hate this Rania J artwork. This scent is calming, down to earth, organically connecting with the body. Perfect for layering with something greener or sweeter.
None of the notes shout over the others, all embrace each other in this nocturnal composition. So proundly felt through.
Despite the darkness, I don't feel too strong wearing it during the day, wearing it in the spring, with a t-shirt. Rania J Ambre Loup is my earthly safe zone.
