Ambre Royal

Ambre Royal by Ormonde Jayne is an unisex eau de parfum in the niche price tier. It opens with sweet orange and bergamot, moves into jasmine, osmanthus, rose, amber, orris butter and orchid and dries down to cedarwood, ambroxan, tonka bean, patchouli and musk. Expect around 8 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.

Notes, explained

Opening

Sweet Orange Juicy and cheerful. The friendliest citrus there is.
Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.

Heart

Jasmine Heady, sweet and slightly animal underneath. Rarely subtle.
Osmanthus Apricot-and-leather floral. Unusual, warm and very wearable.
Rose Can be jammy, green, peppery or soapy depending on the type. Not one smell.
Amber Warm, golden and resinous. Not a real material — a blend that glows.
Orris Butter The expensive form of iris. Cold, buttery, faintly carrot and violet.
Orchid Creamy, sweet and slightly synthetic. A modern florals staple.

Dry-down

Cedarwood Dry, pencil-shaving woodiness. Clean and structural.
Ambroxan Clean, mineral, skin-like warmth. The engine behind most modern 'beast mode' scents.
Tonka Bean Almond, hay and vanilla in one. Warm and slightly nutty.
Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.

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