Amber Essence by Ferrari

I’m almost done going through and writing up all of the samples of Ferrari fragrance that I have laying around. It’s pretty interesting for a car manufacturer to have its own cologne line, but whatever. Today, I am going to do a review of Amber Essence by Ferrari from its Essence line of fragrances. What does it smell like? Does it perform well? Is it worth a purchase?

What does Amber Essence Smell Like?

Notes include: amber, patchouli, nutmeg, cashmere wood, musk, coriander, bergamot

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My Full Wear Review

With a name like Amber Essence, it’s pretty clear what Ferrari intends to give you from the start. Obviously, if you’re going to enjoy this one, you must like amber on some level. It is the main attraction and from the opening it makes its presence known.

That’s not to say that it’s an absolute bomb, it isn’t. Instead, Amber Essence starts off softly with a woody amber topped with a hint of citrus and some nutmeg spice.

It’s a warm and highly fresh aroma, that is masculine while being completely understated. It comes across as very dry, with the wood and patchouli notes being the main supporters to the amber.

Still, it’s light and I enjoy the fact that they didn’t try to drown out the amber by amping up the coriander or bergamot notes. Those are of course, present, but the serve the background and give Amber Essence a bit more depth.

Like many of the other Ferrari fragrances, this one is pretty linear. What you smell after about 5-10 minutes is what you’re going to get from it. That’s not a bad thing in this case, as the cologne is pleasant and something that I enjoy getting whiffs of throughout the day.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

As I’ve written, Amber Essence is a lighter fragrance, so don’t expect a sillage bomb. You’ll be able to get away with spraying more than usual and since it’s inexpensive, it doesn’t really matter too much.

It’s noticeable from 4-6 feet at first. Then, it’ll settle down much closer to the skin. Although, it doesn’t become a complete ‘skin scent’ until much later in the wear.

However, even though it isn’t a loud or heavy scent, it does last a long time. It might be the longest lasting cologne from Ferrari and I can easily get 8-10 hours of it. Is it powerful? No, but it’s there for much longer than I would have expected.

This fragrance is versatile because it is so safe and inoffensive. You could wear it casually or out on a date or at the office. It’s attractive and has a bit of sexiness to it.

It’s easy to wear, best worn in mild to colder weather. Frankly, the colder weather of late autumn and winter is ideal for Amber Essence.

If you want something for the night club scene, you might want to go with something that stands out a bit more than this…but for everything else, Amber Essence is fine. It is limited to wear during the colder months of the year.

Overall Impressions of Amber Essence

Overall, do I recommend Amber Essence by Ferrari? Yes, I think it is one of their best scents. As an inexpensive amber fragrance, this is a really nice option. Is it amazing? No, but it is solid. I really like the simplicity and the combination of notes that they used for this.

I like the mix of the amber, dry wood, citrus, and spice early on. Nutmeg is a note that I usually enjoy, and while it isn’t huge within this mix, it does add a little something.

The namesake amber is actually pretty quality for a fragrance in this price range. Maybe not as completely dominant as you’d expect, but still nice.

Cashmere wood and patchouli have a greater role to play once past that initial phase. This is an amber/wood cologne, rather than being a pure amber scent.

For a really low price you get something that is smooth, versatile, and can actually last a long time. Not perfect by any means, but enjoyed wearing it. Amber Essence is another example of Ferrari providing good value.

Not all of their fragrances are worthwhile, but they do have a surprisingly decent collection. Amber Essence sits near the top.

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