Royal Amber

Orientica names this release Royal Amber, yet the actual composition spends surprisingly little time on that particular material before its center stage takes over. Bergamot and green notes open with a crisp, understated freshness that gives no hint of the richness building underneath. Melon, pineapple, gourmand accords and amber crowd the center into a sweet, fruity density that shifts the fragrance considerably from its clean start. Woody notes, vanilla and musk wrap things up warm and smooth, giving Royal Amber its signature staying power once fully developed as an Extrait de Parfum. Amber gourmand is the fitting classification, dense enough for evening wear while remaining workable on a cooler afternoon. It suits dinners, celebrations and any cool-weather occasion calling for a fragrance with considerable richness. Fall and winter favor the vanilla and musk close most, once that sweetness has room to fully develop. The fruity, gourmand center is the detail that gives this more personality than a straightforward amber composition would typically offer.