Secrets d'Essences - Voile d'Ambre (Eau de Parfum) by Yves Rocher

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Secrets d'Essences - Voile d'Ambre Yves Rocher 2005 Eau de Parfum

7.2 / 10 351 Ratings

A perfume by Yves Rocher for women, released in 2005. The scent is oriental-sweet. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Oriental

Sweet

Spicy

Woody

Powdery

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Italian green mandarin orange

Cardamom

Heart Notes

Frankincense

Opoponax

Myrrh

Base Notes

Bourbon vanilla

Australian sandalwood

Patchouli

Perfumer

Olivier Pescheux

Ratings

Scent

7.2351 Ratings

Longevity

7.3259 Ratings

Sillage

6.7239 Ratings

Bottle

7.1244 Ratings

Value for money

8.532 Ratings

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Reviews

37 in-depth fragrance descriptions

11/08/2013

8Scent 7.5Longevity 7.5Sillage

MRoth
24 Reviews

MRoth

Very helpful Review 8

Satsuma & Sweet Myrrh

A traditional composition presented with a transparent, modern twist, the amber here is a pleasant surprise in that the prime note of the accord is smooth opopanax instead of the often rougher benzoin. Another eye-opener is a bright, honeyed citrus closer in character to satsuma than the listed mandarin. This sunny sweetness would overcome the entire composition if not for being perfectly balanced and complimented by creamy, quality vanille. This harmonious duet is a core feature from first spray into drydown, only surrendering the stage well into the mellow plush of base notes. Sandalwood, ever the mediator, is appreciated only for how it tames and anchors. The frankincense is pale, pure grade resin burning cleanly.
Overall, a superbly blended and original execution of a popular accord.

01/09/2012

8Scent 7.5Longevity 7.5Sillage

Asphaltblume
133 Reviews

Asphaltblume

Helpful Review 7

Of Dens Of Thieves And Veil Dances

I sniffed Voile d'Ambre distrustfully at first: My much older half-sister moved from home in the middle of the 1970s and bequeathed on me a heap of bits and bobs and hippiesk junk she didn't want to take with her. Amongst it a tiny flacon labeled "Ambra". The contents smelled of - well, you might call it animalic, I guess, but my association was caries. This Amba perfume (probably bought from one of those small and fascinatingly crammed oriental shops) smelled of decaying teeth. I don't fancy that. My sister became a dentist, by the way.

On to Voile d'Ambre, the veil of amber. I sprayed a wet patch onto the back of my hand and warily lowered my nose to it. Nothing of decaying teeth here fortunately! Instead I encounter a rich, orientally sweet and somehow balsamicwoodysmoky stunner that even goes to my head a bit. This stunner is little fruity, a little flowery to boot. Too much at once, too sweet, too too. Ali Babas den of thieves crammed with all the treasure of Arabia. I need air! I need space!

Yes, and that's what Voile d'Ambre needs, too. After all, veils are at their most beautiful when they are delicately waving in the breeze.
Applied with a light hand and smelled from a distance, just as a breeze wafting to my nose, Voile d'Ambre really is enchanting!
Warm and exotic, sweet, flattering, a little spicy, balsamic and in fact a little incensey this scent flows around the wearer. A whiff of bitter almond, a slight fruitiness (the sweetness is balsamic, not fruity though) add a gourmand dimension to this fragrance without making it seem edible.

With time the stunning power and the sweetness cease to go to my head, the fragrance becomes softer, more tender, hazy (->patchouli?) and very close to the skin in the end.

To me it is a somehow magical fairytale fragrance that is by all means grown-up. Arabian Nights. Odalisque. The tsar's daughter. Silk and velvet in glowing colours, jewels and gold, furs and morocco leather. Majestic in some way, but not distinctly elegant as it is too luxuriant and too voluptuous for that.

I think that Voile d'Ambre is especially good in the cooler season, great for autumn and winter.
But I will try it in summer as well, as Arabia is not exactly known for a wet and cold climate...

11/11/2012

7Scent 7.5Longevity 5Sillage

Missk
1357 Reviews

Missk

Helpful Review 4

A soft oriental

Voile d'Ambre is one very lovely fragrance, that smells a lot more expensive than it actually is. Although an oriental, this is not as loud or as deep as you might expect. It is in fact quite soft and sweet.

I love Voile d'Ambre for its delicacy and animalic undertones. It is very pretty and pleasing on the skin, and dare I say, rather sensual too. It's enough to be worn intimately with a loved one, and I do believe men find it quite enchanting.

Opoponax is easily one of my favourite notes, so technically this isn't an amber fragrance, because this note is in abundance. Soft, sweet sandalwood based incense gives Voile d'Ambre that smooth and even finish. Many may mistake this for an amber fragrance, and either love it or feel cheated by it. Honestly, it's not syrupy or heavy like most ambers tend to be, but powdery and sweet, with a subtle fecal, yet oddly beautiful drydown.

I was really surprised by the lasting strength, which held on for a good six hours despite the scent's softness. The cold, wintry weather brings out this fragrance in all its glory. I probably wouldn't wear this fragrance in Spring and Summer in fear of it becoming too thick and nauseating.

Women that don't usually fall into the category of orientals while out perfume shopping, may enjoy Voile d'Ambre for its subtlety and price. Another plus is its versatility, being suitable for both formal or casual wear.

I am most grateful to my friend Renate who sent me a sample of this beautiful fragrance. Yves Rocher is not sold where I live, so being able to sniff this fragrance has been a real highlight. I may even be ordering a bottle sometime in the near future.

12/21/2015

MasterLi
376 Reviews

MasterLi

Helpful Review 3

Sweet Amber...

This is a beautiful amber fragrance. I get a syrupy aspect to it which I like. I find it simple enough and not too complicated, but I also like the fact that it has a sophistication to it as well. There is an aspect of Shalimar to it as well, and I think this adds depth to the fragrance and stops it being too linear. The Myrrh, Sandalwood and Vanilla shine though, and there is a hint of Mandarin Orange as well.

Overall a really good fragrance and Yves Rocher have not disappointed here. Worth a try considering the good price.

06/10/2021

7Scent 6Longevity 6Sillage

Camey5000
107 Reviews

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Camey5000

Top Review 33

Just a Forgetting?

My Amber No. 130
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Petals sway
In meadows, woods, and fields
Butterflies sing to you
From a delicate amber world.
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The scent is hardly felt
Surrounds with a bright glow
Vanilla and little mandarins
You can hardly believe in its existence.
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When the hours linger
It often brings you a sigh
Then your little nose flickers
A magically light occurrence.
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7.0
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Statements

26 short views on the fragrance

Gold

3 years ago

7Scent 9Longevity 8Sillage

An amber without special charm. Not too sweet, slightly spicy, vanilla and artificial sandalwood complete it.
"Brown-beige" for autumn.

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Licorne

2 years ago

9.5Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

Balsamic, warm, enveloping, slightly spicy, resinous, not sweet. A sense of security and classic elegance. A dark golden veil of fragrance. The name fits perfectly.

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Minigolf

4 years ago

9Scent 10Longevity 7.5Sillage

Reddish-brown, slightly rough velvet sofa with gold-threaded brocade cushions. The pale winter sun shines through the window. Time for warmth & fireplace!

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Rieke2021

3 years ago

7Scent 7Longevity 5Sillage

Delicate soft + spicy amber with incense + myrrh. Balsamic with vanilla. In the DD patch + synthetic sandalwood. Harmonious, light, not too sweet.

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Herbstblond

8 years ago

8Scent 8Longevity 5Sillage

I only know the current version, but it’s warm, spicy, vanilla-scented, and lasts on me for a solid 12 hours. Great price/performance.

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Serenissima

5 years ago

8Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

A fine "everyday scent" that spreads elegance and warmth without being too noticeable or overwhelming. A cozy veil that brings joy!

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RossiFee

7 years ago

7.5Scent 7Longevity 6Sillage

A jewel of slowing down.
Deep, calming, refined warmth.
Goodbye to everyday life.
I have made peace with myself and the world.

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Mausebeer

10 years ago

10Scent 7.5Longevity

It matures beautifully! With my older pocket sprays, the top notes seem to have evaporated > a dreamily calm balsamic vanilla powder from the very start.

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