Les Parfums Matières - Bois d'Ambre 2021

Les Parfums Matières - Bois d'Ambre by Karl Lagerfeld
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Les Parfums Matières - Bois d'Ambre is a popular perfume by Karl Lagerfeld for men and was released in 2021. The scent is sweet-fruity. It is being marketed by Inter Parfums.
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Main accords

Sweet
Fruity
Oriental
Woody
Fresh

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
BergamotBergamot PlumPlum Bitter orangeBitter orange
Heart Notes Heart Notes
Atlas cedarAtlas cedar Clary sageClary sage GeraniumGeranium
Base Notes Base Notes
Tonka beanTonka bean AmberAmber Gaiac woodGaiac wood

Perfumer

Ratings
Scent
7.530 Ratings
Longevity
7.027 Ratings
Sillage
6.727 Ratings
Bottle
7.531 Ratings
Value for money
7.926 Ratings
Submitted by OPomone, last update on 15.02.2024.

Reviews

4 in-depth fragrance descriptions
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Longevity
8.5
Scent
DarioArgento

55 Reviews
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DarioArgento
DarioArgento
Helpful Review 4  
Bois Bois Bois...
I'm looking for a good time. This is how the vocal wonder "Sabrina" once sang voluminously.

As this is my 3rd fragrance from the Lagerfeld "Bois" range, forgive me for this clumsy headline.

I don't want to ramble on at length, but get straight to the fragrance.

From every pore, Bois d'Ambre by Lagerfeld shouts "I am not a dupe, get me out of here"

This perfume has somehow never really come to the attention of the masses and it probably still exists in thousands of bottles in warehouses, which is not where it belongs, but on your perfume shelves.
This explains the absurdly low price. Because here you get a quality that you would otherwise have to look for with a magnifying glass in this price range.

The similarities to D&G's "The One" EdP are undoubtedly there, but the little Lagerfeld has enough independence not to be considered a dupe.

Ripe, very sweet fruits give this fragrance that certain twist that sets it apart from The One.
Nor is it the case that these notes are only recognizable in the top note. They are present almost to the end (after a good 7-8 hours).

If I had to create a punchline for the fragrance, it would be this: Playful in the office!

Bois d'Ambre is clean, pure and unagitated, but offers that certain kick of playfulness that saves it from boredom.
I definitely see it as a year-round fragrance, but I would leave out the few days when it's really hot in Germany. It's a little too sweet for temperatures around 32° upwards.

Light woods dominate the second half of the fragrance. But not much more happens. These 2 phases of the fragrance are completely sufficient for me. They are simply beautiful and blend harmoniously into one another.

Of course, you can't deny a certain synthetic quality here, but it doesn't always have to be bad. In this respect, I can give the all-clear.

The perfume is versatile in any case. As I said, it has already proven itself in the office and it also skillfully uses its strengths for going out.

The sillage is actually exactly at this point between "where are you" & "too much", i.e. almost perfectly chosen. At most, the fragrance could annoy notorious plum haters.

So my little fingers shouldn't slip out any more than the writing here.

I hope I was able to give a reasonable insight into the fragrance.

My tip: get it while it's still available. The price is hot!
The very beautiful and high-quality 100 ml bottle cost me just 20 euros.
The quality is first class, as you can tell from the first sniff.

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Scent
Elysium

815 Reviews
Elysium
Elysium
Helpful Review 6  
My Sweet Amber
Amber is now an essential part of the perfume industry because perfumers widely use it as an ingredient in creating most perfumes, and it gives the skin a unique, mysterious, and unforgettable aroma. There are two types of amber used in perfumery: ambergris and golden amber. Although each has its fantastic smell and personality, both are used to create perfumes for both men and women. Golden amber, unlike grey, results from mixing a type of resin, vanilla, and patchouli, getting a sweet and slightly dry essence. They produce it from scratch in perfumery factories or laboratories because it is a compound and not a natural ingredient. This fact makes it much more accessible than ambergris, so its use is more common. Among its prime properties, golden amber is used to balance notes by compensating for acidic and more sober tones with soft tones and fixing the fragrance to the skin.

About Bois d'Ambre, the perfume is nothing new because it has been on the market for over a year. Although I had seen, tried and loved it right away, I waited for a splendid opportunity to buy it, and finally yesterday I got it with a worthy discount, a great value. In previous editions, this line entitled "Bois of" for the masculine and "Fleur de" for the feminine ones has honoured noble ingredients such as vetiver, cedar, and yuzu, up to the current amber. And once again, Lagerfeld relied on the nose of Emilie Bevierre-Coppermann, who had already created #bois de yuzu. Let's see what she has created this time.

Bois d'Ambre reveals semi-fresh chords, somewhat sweet and resinous, immediately from the first notes. The shades are very similar to those in other oriental and amber scents, such as Armani Code Profumo or The One for Men Eau de Parfum, so sweet, mellifluous, and dense. But Bois d'Ambre is not a clone; it simply has similar nuances. Despite citrus and aromatic fruits, I do not perceive the citrus accords as strong. Bergamot is subdued while the bitter shades of orange and the sweetish shades of plum prevail over an aromatic and grassy carpet. In the beginning, the aroma of the plum is like that of fresh and ripe fruit. A warm and fruity, enveloping opening.

Several minutes after the initial spray, the green and aromatic notes of geranium leaves and sage emerge, warmed by the warmth of my skin. The aromatic charm of sage and geranium extends the liveliness of the citric and fruity tinge that opens the composition. In the heart, the sugary nuance persists. Indeed, it grows, and the plum now smells like caramelised cooked prunes. It is sugary and syrupy with dark, herbaceous, and aromatic overtones of sage combined with the more rosy ones of geranium. My nose also detects spicy undertones reminiscent of cloves' warmth. Instead, I don't feel the characteristic smell of cedar wood shavings present, perhaps mixed well with the other elements without dominating the scene. I would say that the middle phase is more aromatic than woody.

Finally, Bois d'Ambre settles on cosy, amber, and sugary tones, which include a wonderful touch of vanilla and other resins. The amber accord now dominates above all the rest, always with kind and never brash ways. Much of the sweetness is because of the tonka velvety touch, which mixes with guaiac wood's warm and soft tones. A thin layer of amber remains on the skin, which lasts for a long time and, in some moments, recalls dry and slightly salty ambroxan.

Bottom line, fall and winter days, but even spring and summer nights are the best time for wearing. It is a simple amber fragrance but works well in many scenes. The quality is excellent, and I would say outstanding. Bois d'Ambre stays almost close to the skin, but its longevity is above average. To me, Bois d'Ambre seems inspired by the effervescent atmosphere that reigns during the cistus harvest in Andalusia, with the air full of woody amber aromas. Cistus ladanifer can be found all over the Mediterranean coast. This species of cistus is remarkable for the gum it produces in the summer, which has been used in perfumery for over 3000 years. The gum Labdanum has an exceptionally strong balsamic and ambery odour.

I base the review on a 100ml bottle I have owned since August 2022.

-Elysium
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Scent
Raigy666

3 Reviews
Raigy666
Raigy666
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Warm, little spicy and masculine.
I encountered this fragrance for the first time in a drugstore. He immediately reminded me of how much I like sweet-masculine fragrances. It is a Stronger With You Absolutely fragrance but flatter. At the end of the fragrance, a clearly palpable base. For a concentration of 78% and a low price, the fragrance is perfect for beginners.
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Oleo

46 Reviews
Oleo
Oleo
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Be Charming Without Trying To Be
They’re designer fragrances that don't try to change the world; they simply pretend to be the best possible iteration of a trend… And this one is a clear example.

Fresh, citrusy, fruity, sweet, ambery… That's the script, very well developed and executed. What is surprising is that the composition is full of nuances that make it shine in an apparently unintentional way, especially in its fresh-fruity-amber accord.

For me, it’s the quintessence of a “designer” scent: Here you have excellent versatility and good longevity with a moderate but persistent projection, perfect for the office and dates. All this in a fragrance that will please people easily and effortlessly - being charming without trying to be -.

So nothing really new but something well done, with style and good taste. One of my favorite proposals of this current trend.

I just know I'm going to wear it a lot.
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Miedzinski90Miedzinski90 1 year ago
6
Bottle
6
Sillage
5
Longevity
8
Scent
Lovely, sweet, warm scent with average sillage and durability. Fruity, spicy, woody. Great choice in this price.
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Jazzy76Jazzy76 2 years ago
9
Bottle
8
Sillage
8
Longevity
9
Scent
Round, warm, woody and discrete at the same time. A classy unisex scent to wear mainly in the mid-cold season.Cocooning and intriguing.Good!
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