Note
ambrette
Plant-based musk. Comes from a hibiscus seed (Abelmoschus moschatus). Smells of pear, suede, and skin. The vegan answer to musk in artisanal perfumery. Le Labo Another 13 leans on it heavily.
⊛ how it wears
- soft and close to the skin
- more understated than loud
- stays bright
- turns deeper alongside woods and amber
⊛ where it tends to sit
most often in the base, sometimes on top, rarely in the heart.
⊛ same note, six voices
- the muse · Clean Reserveradiant nectarexpressive softness+9
- the minimal · Le Laboambrette 9restraint+3
- the sensualist · Valentinoborn in roma coral fantasywarmth kept close to the skin+6
- the statement · Diordior homme intensea presence meant to be read
- the explorer · Byredoyoung roseair, distance and a sense of place+4
- the enigma · Comme des Garçonsavignonwhat stays withheld+3
⊛ ways to wear it
⊛ some scents that wear it
amber & spice · fresh & green · florals · gourmands · woods & leather
amber & spice
fresh & green
florals
gourmands
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⊛ often found with
musk · vanilla · iris · bergamot · jasmine · sandalwood · rose · amber
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