Tempus Vitae Parfums FÊTE D’AMBRE (Kyle Mott-Kannenberg) 2022 + Fireside Hygge Gourmand Giveaway

January 24, 2023January 24, 2023

Tempus Vitae Parfums FÊTE D’AMBRE photo courtesy of the brand

hyg·ge/ˈho͞oɡə,ˈho͝oɡə/ noun: hygge 1) a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being (regarded as a defining characteristic of Danish culture). ~ Oxford Dictionary

Istock photo fireside

Tempus Vitae Parfums FÊTE D’AMBRE is a celebration of the hearth – autumnal warmth in any season. This extrait de parfum embodies the Danish quality of cozy conviviality. A fine, smoky single malt is inferred, enveloped in delectable notes of coffee, maple, and spiced preserved peaches. Epicurean pleasures rest upon a beautiful dry base of woods and myrrh tempered with amber.” ~ Ida Meister

Tempus Vitae FÊTE D’AMBRE, CARPE DIEM AND ÉLIXIR DE VIE

One of the pleasures which arises from years of hard work is the opportunity to be entrusted with important tasks, make introductions, share aromatic gems. This may occur when you collaborate with a perfumer and/or creative director on several projects over time to everyone’s mutual satisfaction: it is very much a team effort. One is then referred to others seeking similar assistance; it becomes a métier. It was a joy last autumn to introduce our Editor-in-Chief Michelyn Camen to the new brand Tempus Vitae Parfums, and arrange to have a sampler set mailed to her. FÊTE D’AMBRE made her Best of Scent 2022 list– and it felt that a review would be timely.

Perfumer Kyle Mott-Kannenberg in lab courtesy of the American Perfumer

The brand wisely chose to create three fragrances which varied from one another – an introductory trio. Tempus Vitae Parfums FÊTE D’AMBRE was always conceived as a gourmand, with the caveat that it wouldn’t disappear into the seemingly endless number of toothsome releases currently available on the market. In the capable and sensitive hands of perfumer Kyle Mott-Kannenberg, its success was guaranteed. It was Kyle’s idea to employ a caress of pine for added intrigue, which contributes a subtle yet telling insinuation of the healing propensities of nature. I feel that it was a real coup – just enough to imply a more complete Scandinavian-style setting for this comforting perfume. FÊTE D’AMBRE’s initial peachy spice presentation possesses enough maple to feel cosy without cloying; coffee helps to deepen the sense of wellbeing. Fine quality myrrh provides another perfect foil for gourmandise – a sublimely arid meditative material which consorts felicitously with vetiver, cedar, and a dry woody amber.

photo via Pixaby

We are snuggled up by a blazing hearth in the midst of the forest while wanting for nothing – save a few good books and perhaps the companionship of a beloved friend or pet nestled by our side. FÊTE D’AMBRE is well-suited to the contemplative practice of long sylvan rambles, solitude as well as intimacy, and the simpler pleasures of life: the chalorous cup shared, perhaps a finger of good whisky, a dollop of maple syrup on our freshly-griddled pancakes. Curled up by the fireplace, enraptured by flames, embers and our own thoughts.

Notes: Peach, Clove, Coffee, Maple, Pine, Myrrh, Vetiver, Cedarwood, Amber

Samples provided by the perfumer. My opinions are my own…

~ Ida Meister, Deputy and Natural Perfumery Editor

Tempus Vitae Parfums FÊTE D’AMBRE via the brand

Thanks to the generosity of Tempus Vitae™ Parfums, we have a 50 ml bottle for one registered reader in the U.S. only. To be eligible, please leave a comment saying what strikes you about Tempus Vitae FÊTE D’AMBRE and confirm that you live in the USA. Draw closes 1/28/2023

Editor’s Note: Deputy Editor Ida Meister is the evaluator for Tempus Vitae Parfums

Please enjoy Senior Editor Lauryn Beer’s review of Tempus Vitae Carpe Diem here.

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