Ambery Cedarwood by Dossier
Brand: Dossier
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
Ambery Cedarwood opens with mandarin, cardamom and orange blossom, moves into jasmine sambac and cedarwood and dries down to heliotrope, amber and vanilla. Dossier's take on Mugler Alien.
Is Ambery Cedarwood worth it?
How it smells: Opens with mandarin, cardamom and orange blossom, jasmine sambac and cedarwood at the heart, then dries down to heliotrope and amber.
Scent Score: 58/100 (Fair). Doesn't stand out. Fades faster than most fragrances. Nothing wrong with it, but similar fragrances do more. Sample it before buying a bottle. Performance 47, versatility 67, layerability 79 and value 47, each out of 100.
Buyers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 1,394 Dossier reviews.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2022 · Women
Key accords: Mandarin, Cardamom, Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac, Cedarwood, Heliotrope
Top Notes
- Mandarin
- Cardamom
- Orange Blossom
Heart Notes
- Jasmine Sambac
- Cedarwood
Base Notes
Occasions: Evening, Date Night
Seasons: Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Ambery Cedarwood by Dossier belongs to the oriental fragrance family. Ambery Cedarwood opens with mandarin, cardamom and orange blossom, moves into jasmine sambac and cedarwood and dries down to heliotrope, amber and vanilla. Dossier's take on Mugler Alien. Ambery Cedarwood opens with Mandarin, Cardamom, and Orange Blossom. The heart brings Jasmine Sambac and Cedarwood. It dries down to Heliotrope, Amber, and Vanilla.
How to wear Ambery Cedarwood
On skin, Ambery Cedarwood by Dossier has longevity of 6-8 hours, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for evening and date night. Its best layering match in the catalog is Oud Wood by Tom Ford. Apply Ambery Cedarwood first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Oud Wood on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Ambery Cedarwood : 2 sprays Oud Wood and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Ambery Cedarwood opens with Mandarin, Cardamom, and Orange Blossom.
The heart brings Jasmine Sambac and Cedarwood.
It dries down to Heliotrope, Amber, and Vanilla.
What to layer with Ambery Cedarwood
Oud Wood by Tom Ford
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share cardamom, amber, and vanilla.
Order: Apply Ambery Cedarwood first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Oud Wood on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Ambery Cedarwood : 2 sprays Oud Wood
Good Girl by Carolina Herrera
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and gourmand scents naturally complement each other, and they share orange blossom, jasmine sambac, and amber.
Order: Apply Ambery Cedarwood first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Good Girl on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Ambery Cedarwood : 2 sprays Good Girl
Lafayette Street by Bond No. 9
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share cedarwood and vanilla.
Order: Apply Ambery Cedarwood first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Lafayette Street on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Ambery Cedarwood : 2 sprays Lafayette Street
Tubéreuse Astrale by Maison Crivelli
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share cardamom and vanilla.
Order: Apply Ambery Cedarwood first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tubéreuse Astrale on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Ambery Cedarwood : 2 sprays Tubéreuse Astrale
Drunk Lovers by Born To Stand Out
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share cardamom, cedarwood, and amber.
Order: Apply Ambery Cedarwood first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Drunk Lovers on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Ambery Cedarwood : 2 sprays Drunk Lovers
Pairings to approach with care
Diaghilev by Roja Parfums
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Not Recommended · 37/99
Diaghilev has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Diaghilev brings a chypre contrast to this oriental scent, and they share heliotrope.
Order: Apply Ambery Cedarwood first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Diaghilev on top for chypre lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Ambery Cedarwood : 1 spray Diaghilev
Tobacco Vanille by Tom Ford
Not Recommended · 38/99
Tobacco Vanille has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Tobacco Vanille brings a tobacco contrast to this oriental scent, and they share vanilla.
Order: Apply Ambery Cedarwood first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tobacco Vanille on top for tobacco lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Ambery Cedarwood : 1 spray Tobacco Vanille
Related fragrances and why
- Oud Wood by Tom Ford — Both include cardamom, amber, and vanilla.
- Good Girl by Carolina Herrera — Both include orange blossom, jasmine sambac, and amber.
- Lafayette Street by Bond No. 9BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include cedarwood and vanilla.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Ambery Cedarwood?
Ambery Cedarwood opens with Mandarin, Cardamom, and Orange Blossom. The heart brings Jasmine Sambac and Cedarwood. It dries down to Heliotrope, Amber, and Vanilla.
How long does Ambery Cedarwood last, and how strong is it?
Ambery Cedarwood by Dossier has longevity of 6-8 hours, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Ambery Cedarwood?
It's best in fall and winter. It suits evening and date night.
What layers well with Ambery Cedarwood?
Oud Wood by Tom Ford is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share cardamom, amber, and vanilla. Apply Ambery Cedarwood first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Oud Wood on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Ambery Cedarwood : 2 sprays Oud Wood.
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