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The beststrawberry perfumessmell like a sunlit field bursting with berries, and the bestrose perfumeschannel a garden in bloom.
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fossilized tree resin) at all.
As for the name?
The aforementioned accord has a honeyed, golden-brown hue thats similar to the color of amber.
Allurecommerce editor Sarah Han holding a turquoise bottle of Victoria Beckham Portofino ‘97 Eau de Parfum
But the goal is usually the same: to create a warm, enveloping, and cozy scent.
Amber perfumes are perfect for anyone who likes a warm, slightly powdery and deepbut comfortingfragrance.
Does that sound like you?
Allurecommerce editor Sarah Han holding a turquoise bottle of Victoria Beckham Portofino ‘97 Eau de Parfum
If so, it may be time to add a few honey-hued perfumes to your collection.
Ahead, find the eight ambery scents thatAllureeditors cant stop spritzing.
Portofino 97, however, has a whole other vibe.
Allurecommerce editor Sarah Han holding a turquoise bottle of Victoria Beckham Portofino ‘97 Eau de Parfum
Lets put it this way: If Reverie 21:50 is the husband, this scent is the massive crush.
(Or perhaps date-overnight style.)
Think citrus-tinged sea breezes wafting into a hotel room that smells of amber and incense.
Allurecontributor Jenny Berg holding a bottle of Billie Eilish Eilish Eau de Parfum
The stunning aqua bottle is yet another happy reminder of blissful days spent enjoying Italy’s crystal blue waters.
Overall, I think it’s a statement-making scent that’s nottooin your face.
To me, it’s a nighttime-leaning, sexy scent that’s still playful."
Allurecontributor Jenny Berg holding a bottle of Billie Eilish Eilish Eau de Parfum
It’s almost supposed to be mentally sexy."
No wonder it inspires such sweet fantasies.
When I finally tested it out, just this year, I was hooked.
Allureshopping market editor Ang Trakoshis holding a bottle of Ellis Brooklyn Miami Nectar Eau de Parfum
Gleaming statement bottle aside, thissmellsrich and indulgent without smacking you in the face.
Tester feedback fromAngela Trakoshis(who lives in Miami!
),Allureshopping market editor:I am actually obsessed with everything this bottle has to offer.
Allureshopping market editor Ang Trakoshis holding a bottle of Ellis Brooklyn Miami Nectar Eau de Parfum
At the base, notes ofspicy vanillaadd an irresistible, silky warmththink cashmere dipped in spices.
With no shower required (just a single spritz!
The genderless, vegan scent is infused with 21 organic extracts thought to promote feelings of joy and well-being.
Lexi Herrick
Its a true second-skin scent, like the cherished, worn-in white t-shirt of amber fragrances.
Key notes:florals, woods, musk |Sizes:0.34 ml
What scents are similar to amber?
If you love vanilla, musk, or woody notes, youll probably love a traditional amber perfume."
Lexi Herrick
Are ambrox and ambergris similar to amber?
If youre curious about whether ambrox and ambergris are similar to amber (confession: I was!
), the answer is, not exactly.
Ambrox is the synthetic version of ambergris, which is a rarer, natural material.
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Is it safe for readers who have sensitive skin or wear contact lenses?
Is it on the affordable side or more of a splurge?
Is its packaging consciously designed or needlessly wasteful?
This ensures our testing base spans different skin tones, genders, and dermatological conditions.
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