Despite loving (but particularly uplifting ones, like and ), there's another category that I find myself consistently reaching for at the moment: amber perfumes. Sophisticated, grown-up (or so they make me feel) and totally empowering, I can't get enough of them. If you're unfamiliar, in fragrance, amber is an accord associated with a rich, resinous aroma.
Often described as a 'fantasy' note, amber is a blend of both synthetic and natural notes, including , , benzoin and . Together, these make the most comforting, addictive and warm scents. If you love but want some added drama, get an amber perfume in your fragrance wardrobe ASAP.
Amber perfumes are undoubtedly a special category, but what makes them so? "Silky, voluptuous, often totally all-consuming, they can be a completely immersive scent experience which makes you feel like a different person when wearing them," explains Olivia da Costa, founder of fragrances. But amber fragrances aren't anything new, they've been around for a long time and people's love for them runs deep. "They also convey richness and generosity.
There is something addictive and reassuring in this category of fragrances," Thibaud Crivelli, founder of If you want to add one to your collection, I can personally confirm that these are the nine best amber perfumes. My partner and I both adored this scent as soon as we tried it, and we're constantly stealing it from each other. With a blend of bergamot, mandarin, patchouli, amber and cedarwood, it's elega.
