The Alluring Scent Of Ambergris In Men's Colognes

Ambergris, a valuable ingredient in perfumery, is derived from sperm whale intestines. It is characterised by a marine, animalic and sweet fragrance. While natural ambergris is expensive and rare, synthetic alternatives are commonly used. Notable fragrances for men that feature ambergris include Creed Green Irish Tweed, Roja Parfums Amber Aoud, and Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau.

Creed Green Irish Tweed

With a celebrity following, Green Irish Tweed evokes a walk through the Irish countryside, with wildflowers and herbs warmed by a coastal breeze. It is an aromatic and fresh scent, characterised by its dry, grassy, hay-like dry-down. The fragrance has a refreshing twist, with head notes of lemon and verbena cooled by peppermint, layered with fresh, green geranium, and aromatic lavender. The base notes of cedarwood, sandalwood, oakmoss, and ambroxan create a unique, long-lasting arboreal scent.

Crafted by Olivier Creed, Green Irish Tweed pays homage to his uncle's time at the Linton Tweed Mill, with notes that capture the earthy tones of luxurious hand-woven yarns. It is a timeless and classic fragrance that exudes sophistication and refinement, capturing the essence of class and subtlety.

Le Labo Another 13

Le Labo's Another 13 is a unisex oriental woody fragrance, born from a collaboration between AnOther Magazine and Le Labo. Its top notes are pear, apple and citruses; middle notes are ambrette (musk mallow), amyl salicylate, moss and jasmine; and base notes are Iso E Super, Cetalox, Ambrettolide and Helvetolide.

The perfume's middle note is ambrox, which has an animalistic quality. Ambrox is a synthetic animal musk, making Another 13 an addictive dirty potion. It's a unique, hypnotising scent that's blended with other carefully selected ingredients such as jasmine and moss, which give it spike and shine.

The limited fragrance is available in only 50 copies as 100ml Eau de Parfum.

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540

Baccarat Rouge 540 has received mixed reviews. Some people describe the scent as "sickly sweet", "cloying", "overpowering" and "unpleasant". Others describe it as "sweet", "spicy", "warm", "sexy", "intoxicating", "elegant", "luxurious", "rich", "sophisticated", "unique", "memorable", "complex", "addictive", "delightful", "masterpiece" and "amazing".

One review says:

> "It's like I can smell it by just thinking about it. So I could not stop myself from buying a bottle. This fragrance is more than a scent. It is a scented journey. An olfactory wonder. A masterpiece."

Another review says:

> "I cannot get my head around all the reviews saying it smells expensive and sophisticated. Is it just because the price is so absurd that it confers a glamor to the scent? What am I missing?"

Baccarat Rouge 540 is available in a variety of forms, including eau de parfum, extrait de parfum, scented hair mist, and limited editions.

Roja Parfums Amber Aoud

Roja Parfums' Amber Aoud is a blend of some of the most expensive perfumery materials in the world. The scent is a cocktail of exotic sensuality, with sweet, spicy, salty, and woody notes that combine to create a warming, dramatic fragrance.

The top notes of Amber Aoud include sparkling citrus freshness from bergamot, lemon, and lime. The heart notes are succulent fig, rose de mai, jasmine, and ylang-ylang. The base notes are warming spices of cinnamon and saffron, combined with patchouli, oakmoss, sandalwood, aoud, benzoin, orris, birch, ambergris, and musk.

The perfumer, Roja Dove, describes Amber Aoud as a symphony of sweet, spicy, salty, and woody tones that create an enchanting experience, known as "The Amber Aoud Effect." The fragrance is loved around the world, with its distinctive beauty and exotic style, paying homage to traditional Middle Eastern perfumery methods.

The price of Amber Aoud is £595 for 100ml.

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau

Le Beau is a beguiling, hyper-sensual and very addictive scent, perfect for carrying you from day through to evening. It is a sexy, seductive fragrance with a masculine edge.

Le Beau is a woody aromatic fragrance for men, launched in 2019. The top note is bergamot, the middle note is coconut and the base note is tonka bean. It has a rating of 4.32 out of 5 with 7,422 votes.

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