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Post by ElizaD
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A perfume. Not a study, not an irony, not an invitation, or memoir, or a response. A perfume. A “your skin but better” plain old perfume. Friends, I give you
L’Eau d’Ambree by Daniela (Roche) Andrier for Prada 2009
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Fragrantica gives these featured accords:
Top: Amalfi lemon, citruses
Heart: May rose, patchouli
Base: Amber, oppoponax, vanilla
L’Eau Ambree seems to be the forgotten child of the Prada line, which is unfortunate because it is a lovely, soft and warm, comfortable sweater of a scent. Not loud and boastful, yet still elegant enough to wear for many different occasions. I first learned about it from Katie Puckrik, one of the funniest perfume vloggers around.
It was created by Daniela Andrier as were Infusion D’Iris in 2007 and Candy in 2011. I have tried all three and like them for different reasons: Infusion D’Iris is a lovely iris scent, and is a little sharper but more powdery; Candy has the same sweet balsam notes with warm musk and that wonderful caramel that makes me want to drench myself in it before cuddling; but for me, L’eau Ambree is the Goldilocks just right version–just the right amount of sweet and skin, but not too come hither or too standoffish.
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The top notes dissipate quickly on my skin, settling into the heart and dry down very quickly. In fact, this is one scent where I am not striving with every inhale to determine what is where. It just works. And in this world of too much information, too much stimulus, too much too much, that is what makes this scent so reassuring. Plus, it’s one perfume that I never mind smelling on my clothes the day after.
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You can get L’Eau Ambree for a decent price. It comes in the complete line of layering options, from EdP to shower gel. Sillage is moderate and longevity is about 4 hours. Carry a rollerball and reapply if necessary. I also have layered this on top of Jovan’s White Musk to give it greater longevity.
Further reading: Daly Beauty and Now Smell This
FragranceNet has $40/30ml
My Perfume Samples start at $2/ml
What’s your comfortable sweater all occasion perfume?
Australian Perfume Junkies 
I’ll have to try this. I haven’t yet and have been exploring both vanilla and amber scents. My favorite vanilla of the moment is Vanillary by Gorilla Perfumes for Lush, and I tend to reach for it when I just want a warm, comfortable scent. I’m sure there are better vanilla perfumes out there but I haven’t found tried them yet. And I’m just getting started with ambers. Thanks for the review!
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I almost bought this. It’s very easy to wear. I like perfumes like this that just smell good and don’t require much from me. My latest comfy scent is Vanille Tonka by Parfums di Nicolai. Not too sweet and very cozy.
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