Ambre Russe

Parfum d'Empire · Eau de Parfum (EDP) · 2003

≈ $140 · 50ml · approx. retail

A boozy, smoky amber built around a dry Russian leather note, evoking the golden opulence of the Tsarist court through vodka, spice, and incense.

The scent

Top notes

The opening · first 15 minutes

Heart notes

The core · the next few hours

Base notes

The dry-down · what lingers

Best for

FallWinterEveningSpecial Occasion

Perfumer

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