Vintage/old school
Woody
Notesamberambergrisfrankincensegalbanumincenselabdanummyrrhsea salt
Tags
#fresh
Style
unisex
From a rich prelude of fresh Galbanum and Cistus notes, with marine undertones and spices, emerges the deep scent of balms, resins and Incense, Labdanum, Myrrh and Frankincense, which herald the enveloping, sensual undertones of Ambergris accompanied by animal notes and aromatic woods.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Ambra suits an unhurried evening spent in close conversation: the green, slightly marine opening lends alertness, while incense and animalic woods bring a more intimate gravity. Its old-school texture feels at home against worn wool rather than polished formality.
How to wear
Start with one or two sprays on skin, allowing the green opening to settle before adding more. Mild to cool weather is a natural match for the resinous, woody foundation; in warmer conditions, a lighter application lets the fresh galbanum remain in balance with the amber warmth.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to classical amber fragrances with green edges, incense and animalic depth rather than overt sweetness. It will particularly appeal to lovers of resinous woods and old-school compositions who welcome a marine nuance within a warm, enveloping scent.
Release year
2014 (reissue)
The nose
Lorenzo Villoresi composed Ambra. The independent Florentine perfumer is known for richly textured compositions, a deep interest in aromatic raw materials and a practice rooted in bespoke perfumery. His work ranges from the powdery softness of Teint de Neige to explorations of woods, spices and resins; Ambra brings that sensibility to a classical amber theme.
Lorenzo Villoresi’s story
Founded in Florence in 1990, Lorenzo Villoresi places creative independence, careful material selection and in-house production at the centre of its practice. Its approach to luxury is personal rather than ostentatious, shaped by bespoke perfumery and the founder’s study of aromatic traditions.
Ambra’s concept
Ambra returned as part of the Vintage Collection, which revisited earlier house compositions in response to requests from admirers and industry contacts. Its concept centres on the contrast between fresh green and marine nuances and a deeper world of incense, balsamic resins, ambergris-like warmth and aromatic woods.
Extra info
The Vintage Collection name refers to earlier compositions brought back into production, not old bottled stock. Ambra uses the house’s signature hexagonal bottle, and its ambergris imagery describes an olfactory effect rather than confirming the use of natural ambergris.
Featured in edits and sample packs
Making Sense of Amber
Notesamberambergrisfrankincensegalbanumincenselabdanummyrrhsea salt
Tags
#fresh
Style
unisex
From a rich prelude of fresh Galbanum and Cistus notes, with marine undertones and spices, emerges the deep scent of balms, resins and Incense, Labdanum, Myrrh and Frankincense, which herald the enveloping, sensual undertones of Ambergris accompanied by animal notes and aromatic woods.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Ambra suits an unhurried evening spent in close conversation: the green, slightly marine opening lends alertness, while incense and animalic woods bring a more intimate gravity. Its old-school texture feels at home against worn wool rather than polished formality.
How to wear
Start with one or two sprays on skin, allowing the green opening to settle before adding more. Mild to cool weather is a natural match for the resinous, woody foundation; in warmer conditions, a lighter application lets the fresh galbanum remain in balance with the amber warmth.
Who it’s for
For those drawn to classical amber fragrances with green edges, incense and animalic depth rather than overt sweetness. It will particularly appeal to lovers of resinous woods and old-school compositions who welcome a marine nuance within a warm, enveloping scent.
Release year
2014 (reissue)
The nose
Lorenzo Villoresi composed Ambra. The independent Florentine perfumer is known for richly textured compositions, a deep interest in aromatic raw materials and a practice rooted in bespoke perfumery. His work ranges from the powdery softness of Teint de Neige to explorations of woods, spices and resins; Ambra brings that sensibility to a classical amber theme.
Lorenzo Villoresi’s story
Founded in Florence in 1990, Lorenzo Villoresi places creative independence, careful material selection and in-house production at the centre of its practice. Its approach to luxury is personal rather than ostentatious, shaped by bespoke perfumery and the founder’s study of aromatic traditions.
Ambra’s concept
Ambra returned as part of the Vintage Collection, which revisited earlier house compositions in response to requests from admirers and industry contacts. Its concept centres on the contrast between fresh green and marine nuances and a deeper world of incense, balsamic resins, ambergris-like warmth and aromatic woods.
Extra info
The Vintage Collection name refers to earlier compositions brought back into production, not old bottled stock. Ambra uses the house’s signature hexagonal bottle, and its ambergris imagery describes an olfactory effect rather than confirming the use of natural ambergris.
Featured in edits and sample packs
Making Sense of Amber