Blonde Amber is a study in Art Deco opulence, inspired by the high-society decadence of the 1920s. With a staggering complexity of 219 individual ingredients and a 25% perfume concentration, this fragrance is the definition of "liquid gold." It centers around a warm, glowing amber accord, modernized with the zesty brightness of pink pepper and the smoky, sophisticated depth of blonde tobacco. It is a bold, multifaceted scent that radiates luxury and history, perfect for the connoisseur who demands a fragrance with rich depth and presence.
The Olfactory Pyramid
Top Notes: Baies Rose (Pink Pepper), Bitter Orange, Ginger, Cardamom
Heart Notes: Blonde Tobacco, Orris, Jasmine, Saffron
Base Notes: Golden Amber, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Patchouli
Vibe: Opulent, glowing, sophisticated, and regal.
What does Clive Christian Blonde Amber smell like? Warm, spiced and golden. Pink pepper, bitter orange, ginger and cardamom open it, blonde tobacco, orris, jasmine and saffron form the heart, and tonka bean, vanilla and patchouli give it a smooth, ambery finish. Composed by Vincent Ricord.
Is it a tobacco fragrance? Blonde tobacco is at its heart, but it is light and honeyed rather than smoky, softened by orris and vanilla.
Should I buy the 50mL blind? At full-bottle prices, the 1.5mL sample is the sensible first step.
What are the notes in Clive Christian Blonde Amber? Baies Rose (Pink Pepper), Bitter Orange, Ginger, Cardamom at the top, Blonde Tobacco, Orris, Jasmine, Saffron in the heart, and Golden Amber, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Patchouli in the base.
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