Ambrarem Histoires de Parfums for women and men

Here's another winner from the guys at Histoires De Parfums. Recently released as part of the series Edition Rare together with Petroleum (mineral) and Rosam (vegetative), Ambrarem is supposed to be the animalic one. It strikes as a bold yet incredibly balanced concoction of spicy/peppery oud and vanilla with a strong castoreum presence and leathery/resiny undertones. A touch of iris provides a subtle creamy/lipstick vibe while saffron enhances the oriental quality of the oud. On top of this, you have to add what looks like being the signature of this series: a mineral, sort of watery/marine note juxtaposed to the cumbersome presence of all the other elements.

If compared to the one in Petroleum, the aforementioned marine accord, is definitely toned down and sort of overwhelmed by the bold warmness provided by the oud/amber combo. Don't get me wrong, if you can't stand watery/aquatic notes in perfumery, you'll probably won't like Ambrarem either but if you're fine with the style, you'll probably discover a terrific and modern representation of the oriental genre.

That being said I still think Petroleum is the most original of the lot because of its civet/aldehydes/oud combo that is quite an experience (swimming against the stream here), but if you're into slightly dirty ambers that are bold and wearable at the same time, you can't go wrong with Ambrarem.

Rating: 8/10

Ditto - beautiful packaging and personalised card. I bought this as a blind buy as I do like these dark notes. I have sprayed it once - sillage is tremendous so need to watch for that! - not sure how I feel about it really. The castoreum is rather overwhelming atm, although I can happily live with the oud and spices. I got 6 samples with, I have just discovered!, a 14ml spray bottle of Moulin Rouge!

I'm so excited being the first one to review this magnificent perfume. This is indeed a jewel of the perfume world! A pure niche perfume!!! The smell starts with some ambery vanillic notes with spices/oud and then the castoreum dominates the game. This one deserves some attention, worth checking out! It has a leathery animalic sweetness which is indeed great. The first thing that crossed my mind when I first smelled it was Strictly Private by Baldessarini. Another one very nice winter perfume at an acceptable price which reminds Ambrarem without the animalic feel and oud. I suggest this to everyone who needs quality/uniqueness/personality in their perfumes. For me although is consider shared, I see this more acceptable for a man. The Castoreum with the oud and spices is somehow more suited for a man. The vanilla/iris etc are those that make this perfume also wearable by women. Worth Checking out! Beyond that, there is a refined petroleum touch in the perfume that bring also in mind previous best sellers like fahreneit. The fragrance was made in such a way that has little bit of evetything, sweetness, woodyness, leather, vanilla, spice, resins, amber and the final result is outstading. Excellent longevity and Sillage! Price from Histoires de parfum for Europe is EUR 125 for 60ml bottle, concentration 21% pure perfume! The delivery is free of charge and you get also 6 samples of their other perfumes! Excellent! The guys there are very professional. They send you also a hand written card with regards and the perfume is wrapped like a gift to yourself.