Year: 2012
Notes: clove, spices, labdanum, oud, cedar, guaiac wood, vanilla, Peru balsam, musk
While Ambre Loup is a commendable rendition of amber, it could have been better in so many ways.
The most noticeable thing about it is the spicy aspect, with clove and other spices initially at the forefront. But the star of the show is the labdanum, with its resinous and leathery facets. As for the oud, it only plays a minor supporting role and the other woods are just as suggestive. With a musky balsamic base, the vanilla is reined in to prevent the composition from becoming too sweet.
Personally, one wouldn't deem it as a candidate for one of the best amber fragrances available. It's fairly linear, possesses waxy root beer nuances and isn't distinctive enough. In addition, Ambre Loup is also quite similar to Angela Flanders' Ambre Noire, but isn't as interesting or endearing. For all the hype generated, one feels quite disappointed by its structure and lack of depth.
Projection is moderate, with average staying power.
The most noticeable thing about it is the spicy aspect, with clove and other spices initially at the forefront. But the star of the show is the labdanum, with its resinous and leathery facets. As for the oud, it only plays a minor supporting role and the other woods are just as suggestive. With a musky balsamic base, the vanilla is reined in to prevent the composition from becoming too sweet.
Personally, one wouldn't deem it as a candidate for one of the best amber fragrances available. It's fairly linear, possesses waxy root beer nuances and isn't distinctive enough. In addition, Ambre Loup is also quite similar to Angela Flanders' Ambre Noire, but isn't as interesting or endearing. For all the hype generated, one feels quite disappointed by its structure and lack of depth.
Projection is moderate, with average staying power.
