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BalmainDiscontinued

Ambre Gris (EDP)

2008

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2008

Ambre Gris (Original Release)

Price Range
$22 – $300

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Guillaume Flavigny

"Ambre Gris is a feminine amber-woody fragrance launched by Balmain in 2008. Its character combines a peppery, aromatic opening with a richly textured heart of incense, myrrh, tuberose, and frangipani. The floral elements remain restrained rather than overtly sweet, giving the composition a polished and distinctive profile. Benzoin, ambergris, tonka bean, and cedar create a warm, velvety drydown with a subtly animalic depth. The overall effect is sophisticated, unusual, and softly sensual. It is an expressive interpretation of a woodsy oriental style within Balmain's fragrance range."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Fall
Winter

Ideal Weather

Cold
Dry
Cloudy

Moods

Sophisticated
Mysterious
Sensual
Elegant
Warm

Occasions

Date
Dinner
Formal
Night Out

Fun Facts

Ambre Gris was presented as a significant success for Balmain following several less well-received releases.

The fragrance was offered in both 75 ml and 100 ml Eau de Parfum sizes.

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Aromatic Profile

0m/8h
Top Notes
1x
SpicyGreenResinousFloralSmokyOrientalWoodySweetAnimalic

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–1h 12m

pink pepper
sage
Middle Notes

1h 12m–3h 36m

myrrh oil
tuberose
incense
frangipani
Base Notes

3h 36m–8h

benzoin
ambergris
tonka bean
cedar

Performance

Longevity
80%

Long-lasting (6-8h)

Sillage
70%

Strong

Reviews Summary

“Ambre Gris is regarded as an original and distinctive fragrance with a sweet-spicy opening, a restrained floral and incense heart, and a velvety, slightly animalic drydown. Opinions are mixed, but it is generally respected for its unusual woodsy-oriental character.”

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