So Amber by Montale

*****
Year: 2016

Notes: raspberry, Iranian saffron, Moroccan rose, vanilla, sandalwood, ambergris, white musk
So Amber is a raspy and somewhat synthetic fruity rose concoction, mostly recalling past Montale rose-based offerings, such as Rose Night and Roses Musk.

With a hint of vanilla and saffron, as well as a soft woody-musk base, its name is just as misleading as Amber & Spices. In other words, don't go expecting a bona fide amber oriental fragrance (or even one remotely like it). And while ambergris is listed, that's still no justification for using the word 'amber' (especially when the alleged ambergris smells more like ambroxan).

Cheap-smelling in its general demeanour, both sillage and lasting power are extremely underwhelming.


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