The Scented Hound

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Fiori D’Ambra by Profumum

More ambers; more to love.  This lovely perfume opens up with a rush of spice, I would say almost cinnamon in nature, along with a faint sweetness.  Funny, my husband said that it smells like root beer.  I can see that.  That had me a bit worried.  But once again, as time would tell, the scent transformed from that spicy blast to a nice and mellowed amber.  This is neither harsh or medicinal, but an almost vanilla sweet, lightly spiced amber with great longevity.  I would say that it leans a bit on the feminine side, but it is a scent that is close to the skin and therefore when walking through a crowd, no one would assume that a dowager is passing by.  Light, sweet, subtle.  A very nice amber indeed.

From the Profumum website:

Olfactory notes:  Opium flowers, Amber, Spices

  • Bone Rating:   4 out of 5 possible bones
  • Scent:  amber, spicy, vanilla, light, subtle
  • Classification:  Unisex
  • Expense:   Expensive – $240 for 100ml Parfum


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Ambra Nera by Farmacia SS. Annunziata dal 1561

I love amber perfumes.  I love their warmth, their other-worldliness and their ability to envelope.  Ambra Nera is no exception.  Upon application, this opens with a strong pop of cypress and eucalyptus and a slight sweetness.  From the start, this is a scent that says, “here I am.”  After a little while the vanilla comes out along with a light powdery finish.  This is an elegant amber that transports your back in time to the Italian Renaissance.  I have to say that my husband said that it makes me smell like someone’s grandmother. That comment had me worried that the scent was too feminine.  I realize that everybody has their opinion, but from my end, I absolutely love this scent and the way it made me feel and how it wore on me.  This is a unisex scent that has a light sweetness about it that could lean a bit feminine, but if you’re not afraid of unisex scents and embracing your feminine side, I highly recommend this perfume because it is truly a beautiful composition.

Notes:  cypress, eucalyptus, amber, benzoin, vetiver, vanilla, patchouli

  • Bone Rating:   5 out of 5 possible bones
  • Scent:  warm, amber, vanilla, cypress, eucalyptus
  • Classification:  Unisex
  • Expense:   Moderately expensive – $160 for 100ml Parfum


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A Lovely Valentines Day

Love is…having a husband who understands you completely; including your obsession with scents.  And beyond understanding, one who delights in my excitement when I receive a new bottle of wanted cologne or perfume.  I am a very lucky guy!  Thanks to my special Valentine and my new Absolue Pour le Soir, I went to work feeling very sexy in an earthy, musky and feral kind of way!  You can check out my recent review here.