By Dane
Amber-based scents are difficult for me. I understand why people love the comforting qualities of amber (which isn't actually a singular ingredient, but a combination that create an accord), but to me it feels overly heavy. I received Ambre Precieux as a gift years ago, and have not come across a better rendition yet (although Yves Rocher's Voile d'Ambre is a great fragrance, amber isn't truly its focus).
Jean Laporte created Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier after leaving L'Artisan Parfumeur in the late 80's. MPG has a traditional, old world feel about it - heavy cut glass bottles, large jewelled tops, long, overly descriptive names...they even offer scented gloves. No one can deny MPG's (or Laporte's) influence on perfumery today. Although Laporte's recent departure from MPG may have let way to a few reformulations, overall the company maintains a beautiful and distinct selection of scents.
Ambre Precieux was among MPG's first releases. It took its cue from L'Artisan's gentle L'Eau d'Ambre (created by Jean-Claude Ellena), but added a darker and richer base to make it stronger and more masculine. L'Eau d'Ambre's emphasis on vanilla was toned down, and other key ingredients were added like wood notes, spices, and lavender.
AP would make a striking addition to the amber-lover's wardrobe. Having said that, I'm happy to smell it on the friend I re-gifted it to and not on me personally.
Year: 1988
Perfumer: Jean Laporte
Notes: Myrtle, Lavender, Amber, Vanilla, Nutmeg, Ambregris, Peru Balsam, Tolu
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