Ambre 114
Ambre 114 by Histoires de Parfums is an unisex eau de parfum from 2001 in the niche price tier. It opens with bergamot, cinnamon and coriander, moves into rose, jasmine and labdanum and dries down to amber, vanilla, benzoin and patchouli. Expect around 11 hours of wear, and it projects strongly.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.
- Cinnamon Sweet heat. Reads festive, sometimes to a fault.
- Coriander Warm seed spice, slightly citrusy. A quiet workhorse.
Heart
- Rose Can be jammy, green, peppery or soapy depending on the type. Not one smell.
- Jasmine Heady, sweet and slightly animal underneath. Rarely subtle.
- Labdanum Sticky, leathery resin. Dark honey and old books.
Dry-down
- Amber Warm, golden and resinous. Not a real material — a blend that glows.
- Vanilla Sweet, creamy and warm. The most comforting note in perfumery.
- Benzoin Sweet balsamic resin. Vanilla-adjacent but drier.
- Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
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