Amber.

What it smells like.

Amber in perfumery is not the fossilised resin. It is an accord built to smell golden: warm, resinous, faintly powdery and slightly sweet, with a balsamic depth. It is the note behind most fragrances people describe as warm or rich.

It gives a blend a sense of warmth that seems to come from underneath everything else. Over spices it turns opulent, under florals it adds a soft, dusty finish. It is heavier than white amber and much more present, so it suits cool weather better than heat.

In a blend.

Adds glow and weight at once. The classic warm base.

Sweet. Soft sweetness without overpowering.

Pairs beautifully with.