Ambre de Cabochard Gres for women

I'm getting strawberries and amber.

This is an interesting scent, it is not loud, it's close to your skin. I like a better sillage for my perfumes, I like to have a cloud of scent around me, and Ambre de Cabochard doesn't do the job.

this perfume makes me think of: xmas,chic,black dress,fire place,beautiful home,snow...the tuberose makes it enought powdery and chic.the blueberry and the blackcurrant makes a plumy effect.the cinnamon and vanilla makes that perfect sweet-spicy note.the ginger and cardamon makes a oriental note.it is perfect for xmas with your lover,near a fire place...so chic and sexy...love it!

I love it ! I wanted to test a Grès perfume, I purchased this one because it was a good deal, without testing it. And it's a good surprise. It's yummy, subtle, deep and "happy". That's why I think it suits to young women, around 30. This perfume has character but it's also cheerful.If you like caramel, you will love it.

I can honestly say that I've never smelled blueberry in a perfume in my whole life (that I'm aware of). I'm happy to find that the blueberry in this fragrance smells somewhat natural, not overly sweet like candy. This blueberry and amber combination reminds me of blueberry pie.

I think it's lacking something though. The ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon should stop being so shy and come out to play a little more. I'd also like a warmer, creamier vanilla note to go with my blueberry pie. So while it's nice, this perfume leaves me wanting more.

UPDATE: I gave this perfume once more chance, thinking I would sell it. For the first few hours, I still agreed with my review above. But 5-6 hours into wear, I kept getting whiffs of this soft, sweet cinnamon/amber/vanilla cloud and couldn't figure out where it was coming from. I finally realized it was my own perfume. And when I put my nose very close to my wrist, I could STILL smell blueberry very clearly. It's unfortunate that it takes 5 hours for this perfume to become what I'd hoped it would be from the start!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE amber.

But I HATE HATE HATE this.

There is absolutely no amber here, I can only smell patchouli. Fortunately not the "mouldy" kind of patch though. No, it`s the more sweet and "fizzy" modern sort.

Smells exactly like Chanel Coco Mademoiselle, so if you want an inexpensive version of that, please buy this. But if you want amber, save your money and look elsewhere.

It is a light oriental amber perfume. First a hint of ginger, which flows into mellow sweet evenness, not clinging ... just there. A go-to scent, nothing raw or upsetting about it. It has good lasting power and remains balanced with soft cinnamon, vanilla and tonka basenotes. I could put this on in the morning, and if there were a night event to go to, just spray on heavier, and you're set.

(There are very reasonable on line deals for such a great perfume, which is "flying under the radar".)

So Tania Sanchez hates Ambre de Cabochard. She calls it a chemical fruitcake. I on the other hand, can't think of a witty name, but would say it is quite a delicious fruity and honeyed amber fragrance that isn't half bad.

Yes, it's not amber in that bold, rich and animalistic sense, it's more subdued. The composition has been caramelised, almost to a point where it starts to smell a little bit like a gourmand.

I can't help liking Ambre de Cabochard despite the fact that it has nothing in common with the original Cabochard which was sexy in that black leather get-up kind of way. This is more like an oriental for young women.

I catch a lot of the cinnamon, that wafts up towards my nose with the allure of warm cinnamon doughnuts. I also get subtle hints of black currant and blueberries which are thankfully not dominant enough to give me a headache.

Forget the floral accords, they're not there. Patchouli, syrupy vanilla and amber smoother the skin in a scent that could only be described as sensual and candied. It has a bit of a maple syrup touch to it too.

I'm surprised to find this fragrance so sweet. I actually expected something quite raw and dirty. Looking back at the bottle design, I wonder if Gres got some inspiration from Miss Dior Cherie when they made this fragrance. All that sweet, caramel goodness would make sense then.

Unfortunately this fragrance doesn't last too well. I'm glad I gave this fragrance some time to develop away from the pushy salesperson who wanted me to buy it on the spot.

It's not my cup of tea, despite the fact that I was captivated by it at first. I think if it was a little less sweet, I may have spurlged on a bottle.

I bought a mini EDT of this fragrance being a huge Amber fan. It a very 'pretty' amber, a light sugary fragrance with a powdery dry down.
However, after wearing the Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan, it is a losing contender for the 'king of' title. If De Gres' Amber is an optimistic young Shirley McLean in Funny Face- quirky, sweet natured and feminine, Serge's Amber is Angelica Huston's formidable occult presence in The Witches. I'm with the witches!
I'm glad I bought it though, I'm skint at the moment and not in the position to restock my Serge. For the time being I will take my fix of this sweet gentle fragrance and use it's subtlety for these summer days. I'll wait to go back to Serge for his full on nighttime seduction bomb come the chilly weather.
I recommend it but only as a 'gentle' approach to Amber.

I must admit I got a shock when I tried this one. I had tried Cabochard and hated everything about it. Cabochard is quite possibly the worst perfume I've ever smelled. So I didn't expect much from this at all.

Boy, was I wrong!!!!! This is quite possibly one of THE best scents I've smelled in a very long while. It was love at first sniff. This perfume is soft, sensuous, inviting, coressing, alluring and so much more. It is very warm and sweet and would be perfect for winter. It works so well for my body chemistry. I am completely enchanted by it and I will definitely buy a bottle (even though it doesn't seem to last as long as other perfumes do).

Ambre de Cabochard is one of the most romantic scents ever made.Imagine a passionate and shy lady engaged to a young university professor, both a genius and a spoiled child, invited for the very first time at the Christmas lunch of a large Catholic family, to which belongs her fiancé.
Well, I believe that she'd wear this kind of fragrance: not-so-disturbing-sweet like Angel by Thierry Mugler, with a note of "homemade" and naive, given by the Mandarin in the opening, but slightly restless and ardent too, like the notes of tuberose and ginger.And with a pain and a secret bitterness hidden deep in the heart, given the cyclamen and the blueberry.
I am familiar with this troubled girl, because it's me.
This warm and soothing scent comforted me while I was going to die of anguish in the midst of all those people looking at me and smiling.
God bless Catholic large families from Marche region, our love and Ambre de Cabochard.

Initially this comes across as a sweet, fruity, taffy-like, quasi-oriental scent, with a note that smacks of artificial grape. As it dries down, the fruit gradually recedes and it becomes a sweet, powdery, vanilla-musk for the remainder of the duration, which is about 6-8 hours total. There are no obvious floral notes, which is fine with me.

For an EdT, the sillage is quite strong and longevity is excellent. I can really enjoy wearing AdC and enjoy its “oriental” aspects without concern that it might be offensive to anyone else, since it’s relatively light and contemporary. Bottom line: it’s a well-constructed, fruity oriental, not too heavy, but with enough oomph to satisfy those who like to smell their own sillage. I can see how AdC could be a “workhorse” perfume for all occasions.

This was a strong, sweet amber-based blueberry oriental on my skin. It is really quite delicious, but the lasting power is horrible on me! As much as I want to add it to my wardrobe, the fact that it dries down to a vague, bitter dusty note within an hour is a really discouraging thing. I am guessing the vanilla in this one does not agree with me.

This could have been a true gem!

I love Cabochard and I love amber. Do I love Ambre de Cabochard? No, but I like it very much for the warmth, coziness, balance, softness and pleasure it entails. The amber is really detectable and the EDT is a good autumn/winter choice. Average longevity on skin (it is necessary to reapply during the day), quite good on clothes. I wish the name was more original since the fragrance has nothing to do with leathery Cabochard, as in contrast, it is very mild and generally a totally different story. The bottle looks nice from a distance, but the plastic bowknot on the cap is very tacky. Nevertheless, the juice is what matters and as such it is well-blended and attractive. Amber lovers, I highly recommend it!

actually this was quite a nice surprise - I usually have loads of difficulties with the perfumes by GRES (esp. cabochard and cabotine), but this just smelled soft and yet strong, with an amber that doesn't overpower nor does it leave just a hint.
it's not me, but i would envy smelling this on the right woman. in this case I imagine midtwenties midforties, strong aura but not cold. kind of like sandra bullock as lawyer in the film with hugh grant (can't remember the title).

This is not bad. It is no masterpiece,but it is not boring.

I get a sticky-sweet-spiced-mandarin overall feeling that reminds me of christmas bakery.
A fine festive fragrance actually.

This is simply a delightful amber. I almost could stop right there.

But of course I wont. Hints of floral and a touch of fruit make just the perfect caress in the opening. Leather speaks up, giving it a unisex depth. Spices are artfully intertwined throughout, and lest we forget: amber, amber, amber.

This is rich, stately, yet also comforting and well rounded. Appropriate for ladies (not girls), and quite right for gents with "somewhere to go". Appropriate all winter, but not impossible all year. Appropriate in quite a range of situations. Appropriate to say that Ambre de Cabochard is quite a masterpiece.

Personal chemistry is no doubt an issue for any fragrance, and in this case I've hit upon great luck, as Ambre de Cabochard actually gets better the longer it's on me. The warmth shines through, the fruit notes develop more fully, and it transforms into something most personal. Makes me crave an absolut of the stuff, which sadly, I believe is not made. As always - your milage may vary. Test, test, test....

For the first hour it smells almost exactly like Thierry Mugler Angel.
Later it starts to soften and it is more pleasant as the smell of Angel disappears, leaving a powdery and vanillic amber note. It lasts seven hours on my skin.

i liked the notes and i bought it today,.What a dissapointment!!!!!!!The first seconds after spraying is very nice,like a liquer smell,but after that it gets sour,very sour,like sour peony ,even thogh it is not in the notes.Extremely sour frag.I dont like it at all!!!!!I am angre that i didnt buy a frag that i liked a lot ,but i bought this blind..hgrrrrr

Definitely oriental, and mostly amber with the other notes adding to the dimension. At times it seems almost foody, but at other times it is very much a formal scent, almost better for night than day. I found it lasts quite well on me, though the initial blast of aggressive oriental does fade off quickly. Since I don't like my scent to scream off my arm and announce me before I arrive, the subtle, skin-warm scent it settles into is much more my style and lasts all day. Elegant and easily unisex. It is not sweet, floral or vanillic enough to preclude a male wearer. This would be lovely on a man as well as a woman.

A very mild caramel version of Cabochard but not worth the money because it lasts like a body spray!

I love this scent

very femenine, strong, but delicious, sweet and sexy smell