Ambre Royal

The orange blossom and bergamot hit first, bright and almost fizzy, before the patchouli and cedar settle into something deep and warm. I sprayed it on at noon and could still catch the dry-down on my scarf at dinner. This is the kind of scent that makes you want to bury your nose in your own wrist.

The dry-down is where this really shines—patchouli and cedar keep the rose and jasmine from going too powdery, and it lasts on my coat collar for a full workday. I bought it blind and the warm, big-hearted finish sold me on the first wear.

The dry-down is where this one really shines—that cedar and patchouli base lingers for hours on my skin, getting warmer and more inviting. I sprayed it on my coat collar two days ago and can still catch rose and jasmine every time I move.