Amber is a construction rather than an ingredient, which means every house builds its own and no two are alike. Stellar Times is Louis Vuitton building theirs at the highest concentration they make. The result is dense, resinous and slow-moving, with saffron and incense threading through it and a golden warmth that does not let up.
Why you will love this amber extrait
Amber at eau de parfum strength is pleasant. Amber at extrait strength is something else: the resin has real weight to it, the sweetness stays in check because there is so much else going on underneath, and it lasts for a day and a half rather than an evening. It is the most opulent fragrance in the range.
- Amber built at extrait concentration, far richer than the usual version
- Saffron and incense keep the resin complex rather than simply sweet
- Golden and warm without turning into vanilla or caramel
- Twelve hours and more on skin, and well over a day on fabric
- Made for winter, evening and formal occasions
- Part of Les Extraits, the most concentrated Louis Vuitton collection
The scent
It opens warm and already dense, with saffron giving the top a leathery, slightly metallic edge. Amber builds underneath almost immediately, resinous and golden. Incense runs through the middle and adds a dry smokiness that stops the sweetness taking over. The base is deep, balsamic and glowing, and it stays there for hours.
Who it is for
Anyone who loves Middle Eastern perfumery and wants the French reading of it at full strength. It suits weddings, winter evenings and formal occasions, and it will be noticed. Fully unisex. If you already own Ambre Levant and want more of the same idea, this is the concentrated version.
How to use it
One spray. This is a dense composition at high concentration and more is genuinely not better. Apply to the skin at the throat, and if you want more presence add a single spray to a scarf rather than increasing the dose on your skin.
Key details
- Fragrance family: amber, oriental, woody
- Key notes: amber, saffron, incense
- Concentration: extrait de parfum
- Perfumer: Jacques Cavallier Belletrud
- Bottle: refillable
- Suitable for men and women
- Sourced and sold by Jmaloo as an independent retailer. Jmaloo is not an authorised Louis Vuitton stockist.
Size
100 ml
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