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Blonde Amber
by Clive Christian
Blonde Amber by Clive Christian is a rich, opulent amber with strong sweet and spicy accords, featuring prominent notes of rum, dried fruits, vanilla, tonka bean, and warm balsamic resins. Its opening is explosive and incense-like, with a bold blend of cardamom, bitter orange, ginger, and olibanum, leading into a velvety heart of tobacco, jasmine, osmanthus, and white floral elements. The dry down is deeply soft and smooth, dominated by tonka, myrrh, and labdanum, giving it a gilded, luxurious feel that lingers for hours. It wears closely to the skin but projects with moderate to strong sillage, especially in cooler months. The fragrance is best experienced at night and in autumn or winter, where its complex warmth shines without becoming cloying. While some feel it resembles Angel’s Share or Straight to Heaven in its sweetness and boozy depth, others emphasize its unique presence, noting that it stands apart with greater balance and refinement. The scent is universally praised as complex and beautiful, though many agree it's overpriced and would only justify purchasing during a major sale.
Pros
- +Exceptional complexity and balance, with a layered evolution that feels luxurious and refined.
- +Long and consistent longevity on skin and clothing, often lasting 10+ hours.
- +Highly wearable and versatile, especially for evening wear and winter, with a near-unisex appeal.
Cons
- −Stands out as highly overpriced, with many feeling it is worth significantly less than the retail price.
- −Can feel cloying or overly sweet for those sensitive to high sweetness or sugar-heavy ambers.
- −Projection is moderate, and while it lingers, it may not be noticeable beyond a short distance.