Maison Sybarite Amber Gaze Review (Antoine Lie) + Weightless Volupté Draw

 

Maison Sybarite Amber Gaze won multiple awards in 2020

Maison Sybarite Amber Gaze with its awards in 2020 via Maison Sybarite©

 

The Color of a Queen, is this—
The Color of a Sun
At setting—this and Amber. ~ Emily Dickinson

It has come to my attention of late that amber fragrances (beloved over the centuries) seem to be taking a different turn: several are more translucent than their previous labdanum- and styrax-heavy perfumed predecessors.

 

Maison Sybarite Amber Gaze review

Maison Sybarite Amber Gaze photo Maison Sybarite©

The new house Maison Sybarite has chosen Master Perfumer Antoine Lie to create a water-based eau de parfum which bridges the aesthetics of contemporary and historical amber-themed perfumes while removing the usual heft one has come to expect from them. He has composed four of the five fragrances that Maison Sybarite have released, and Amber Gaze is among his luxuriously rich offerings. It was recently recognized by Refinery29 in their Beauty Innovator Awards 2020 as its Best Fragrance and here on CaFleureBon as a top ten perfume of 2020.

 

Antoine Lie Perfumer

Antoine Lie courtesy Antoine Lie©

Monsieur Lie is a fascinating perfumer on many levels – not least because of his versatile talent, which he employs while treading the tightrope between edgily outrageous and quirky to more traditionally beautiful fragrances. His Etat Libre d’Orange fragrances – Divin’Enfant, Vierges et Toreros, Rossy de Palma Eau de Protection and Secretions Magnifiques exemplify the marriage of an approach/avoidance theme which is often found in his work; it’s further illustrated in his controversial collaboration with Barbara Herman’s Eris Parfums. This contrasts his exquisitely classical perfumes for Puredistance (Black, Gold, White, Warszawa, Aenotus), celestial Kenzo Parfum d’Été, and lyrical fragrances for Les Indemodables. I was fortunate to receive samples of the Maison Sybarite line recently – and each of Mssr. Lie’s perfumes are elegant, evocative and wearable. They are remarkable for their tenacity and longevity; another plus is the fact that water-based perfumes are far easier to mail worldwide than alcohol-based ones due to safety restrictions regarding ‘inflammable materials’.

 

Amber Gaze by Maison Sybarite

Amber Gaze photo courtesy Maison Sybarite©

In Maison Sybarite Amber Gaze,  Antoine Lie has created a culinary floral amber, a prime example of weightless volupté. The ageless sensuality of amber lifts its baroque velvet veil and reveals a gauzier, more diaphanous visage. Our initial impression is one of floral gaiety; jasmine and tuberose smell creamy rather than indolic – and the violet tones are freshly verdant. Felicitous florals masquerade as muses, and this portion of the aromatic journey is one I could enjoy over and over again, it’s so joyous. Enter the pâtissier: the piquant warmth of nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamom impart notes of spicy intrigue accented by pink pepper. Vanilla wouldn’t dream of missing the party as she enters on tiptoe, trailing a woody component behind her which presages the sandalwood to follow. This sweet woodiness is amplified by labdanum’s piney resinous balsamic tones, wine-tinted, subtly floral and delicately reminiscent of leather (in this particular rendering). Aged patchouli contributes a downy earthiness; tolu hints at cinnamon, flowers, caramel and vanilla. Amber Gaze bestows the downy comfort of a featherbed wreathed in blossoms and spice, one that has lain in a sandalwood traveling trunk. You shake it out and envelop yourself in it with a satisfied sigh. There is never a sense of overstatement – rather, the comfort of culinary gourmandise and a beautiful bouquet embedded in precious wood. A sustained tenderness which feels airy and substantive.

Notes: jasmin, tuberose, violet, cardamom, pink pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, labdanum, sandalwood, vanilla, patchouli, tolu

Samples generously provided by Indigo Perfumery – many thanks. They are gorgeous.  My nose is my own…

~ Ida Meister, Senior and Natural Perfumery Editor

Maison Sybarite Amber Glaze review 2020 water based

Maison Sybarite Amber Gaze photo Maison Sybarite©

Thanks to the generosity of Maison Sybarite, ÇaFleureBon has a 75 ml bottle of Amber Gaze for one registered reader residing in  the USA, UK, and EU. To be eligible for the draw, please leave a comment about what aspect of Ida’s review inspired your interest in this fragrance, and let us know where you live. Draw closes 1/17/2021

Note: Editor dana sandu chose Maison Sybarite Amber Gaze as a Best 2020 as well. In addition,  Maison Sybarite 720 was dana’s favorite winter perfume for 2020

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70 comments

  • Clausewriter says:

    Oh goodness, the whole review drew my interest. I enjoy white florals but cannot wear them very often when they skew indolic. The water-based formulation is intriguing; I have not yet tried a water-based fragrance. The spices blended with amber sound heavenly. I cannot wait to sample this.

    I live in Florida, USA

  • FC says:

    Amber Gaze indeed seems like quite an innovative perfume that strips the amber of its dense elements and Antoine Lie is a great choice because he has shown he can create quality abstract perfumes with ethereal vibes. Amber Gaze seems like a perfume for those who do not like traditional amber perfumes as well as those who are intrigued by the futuristic rendition of an amber perfume. I am in USA.

  • mronhubbard says:

    This review makes each of the notes sound like a character in a fairy tale, and each of these characters a lovable and unique one, a bit like “Wind In The Willows” to my mind. And you summon visions of French desserts, too. I want to feel the way it sounds like this makes you feel! (USA)

  • simo975g says:

    I am so intrigued by the idea of water-based perfume. According to the reviews, the perfomnce is still great in their offerings. I’m amazed and can’t wait to discover the house and experience Antonie Lie’s creations. His experimental nature sounds like a great pick for the house. Please enter me in the draw. I live in Denmark, EU.

  • INYA says:

    Water based perfumes seem like a great idea. I like that they would travel better through the delivery process. The notes sound wonderful, especially the violet, white flowers and the spices. I enjoyed learning about Antoine Lie’s other creations, of which I own a few. Thanks for another great article and generous draw! Mich USA

  • Wilson Chin says:

    I’m so intrigued by a “culinary amber floral”! I’ve been fascinated with this house and their water based scents. I would love to try them out! I’m in NYC.

  • Amaziz89 says:

    Amber Gaze bestows the downy comfort of a featherbed wreathed in blossoms and spice, one that has lain in a sandalwood traveling trunk. You shake it out and envelop yourself in it with a satisfied sigh. There is never a sense of overstatement – rather, the comfort of culinary gourmandise and a beautiful bouquet embedded in precious wood. A sustained tenderness which feels airy and substantive.

    Notes: jasmin, tuberose, violet, cardamom, pink pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, labdanum, sandalwood, vanilla, patchouli, tolu. I am intrigued by the notes especially patchouli and spices beings my favourite notes in perfumery. The fact that it is a water based fragrance I am surprised by the tenacity this really is something I am curious to try on skin. Thanks a million from the United Kingdom

  • Ozzyaziz says:

    In Maison Sybarite Amber Gaze, Antoine Lie has created a culinary floral amber, a prime example of weightless volupté. The ageless sensuality of amber lifts its baroque velvet veil and reveals a gauzier, more diaphanous visage. Our initial impression is one of floral gaiety; jasmine and tuberose smell creamy rather than indolic – and the violet tones are freshly verdant. Felicitous florals masquerade as muses, and this portion of the aromatic journey is one I could enjoy over and over again, it’s so joyous. Enter the pâtissier: the piquant warmth of nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamom impart notes of spicy intrigue accented by pink pepper. Vanilla wouldn’t dream of missing the party as she enters on tiptoe, trailing a woody component behind her which presages the sandalwood to follow. This sweet woodiness is amplified by labdanum’s piney resinous balsamic tones, wine-tinted, subtly floral and delicately reminiscent of leather (in this particular rendering). Aged patchouli contributes a downy earthiness; tolu hints at cinnamon, flowers, caramel and vanilla. Amber Gaze bestows the downy comfort of a featherbed wreathed in blossoms and spice, one that has lain in a sandalwood traveling trunk. You shake it out and envelop yourself in it with a satisfied sigh. There is never a sense of overstatement – rather, the comfort of culinary gourmandise and a beautiful bouquet embedded in precious wood. A sustained tenderness which feels airy and substantive.

    Notes: jasmin, tuberose, violet, cardamom, pink pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, labdanum, sandalwood, vanilla, patchouli, tolu. A beautiful description by Ida intrigued by the notes especially aged patchouli, Spices and jasmine being my favourite notes. I am intrigued that a water based fragrance possesses such tenacity is astonishing. Thanks a lot from the UK

  • Aura says:

    I haven’t tried yet a water-based eau de parfum, which i find a very exciting concept! I would love to experience it and and see how the fragrance develops on my skin. I also like jasmine and tubereuse when they’re creamy, and the combination with sandalwood, vanilla and spices makes it sound almost a gourmande. A very cozy, comforting smell.
    Thanks from the UK

  • aguarenna says:

    There were a couple of pointers that stuck and persuaded me to add my thoughts even though I cannot possibly imagine any water-based scent that would be so stirring: marriage of approach/avoidance & ‘weightless volupté’. To me this translates into a tango of recurring love for something you despise or hate for something you adore. Duality, disconfort, desire, devotion…they all inhabit the same space, casting a shadow and leaving a trail behind as they mingle or morph. Really curious to see how this illusive thought is distilled in a perfume already donning rave reviews. I’m keeping my eyes on this prize from Bucharest, Romania.

  • Trinity33 says:

    Interesting. I wonder how a water based perfume as opposed to alcohol affects the perception of the notes and the sillage of the composition. Amber Gaze sounds like a comforting and familiar pillow on the wood framed bed with the scent of just bloomed flowers from the garden outside. Lovely review, Ida. Commenting from MD, USA.

  • C K says:

    The first aspect of Ida’s wonderful review that caught my attention is that Amber Gaze is water based but still lasting, ans I’ve never tried a water based perfume as far as I know. I also found interesting how this amber has a very floral opening, something else I dont think I’ve experienced but would really like to. Amber Gaze sounds like an amazing scent to me and one that I would thoroughly enjoy. Thanks so much for the generous draw, from CT USA.

  • Gabriel Garcia Leyva says:

    Big fan of ambers, and on this review just the beginning interested me quite well, baroque veils reveal the florals ”
    Created by the very exciting mr, Antoine lie.
    Thanks
    Las Vegas NV

  • AleksCipri says:

    Antoine Lie really is an artist. I love Ida’s intro about him what he’s done before and the description of the Amber Gaze. This fragrance has intrigued me right from the time I first heard of it. I love amber fragrances, and when I look at the note breakdown I know I will love this one. But I also know that its weightlessness and airiness I cannot imagine. I have to smell it to understand it. I do not expect anything less than a masterpiece, since after all it is an Antoine Lie creation. I’m From Illinois, US.

  • sanvean79 says:

    The contrast between richness and lightness drew me in for sure… Wrap me up in amber gauze and drop me on a featherbed anytime! I’ll be ordering samples to try out this water base they use. Thanks for the draw, I live in London, UK

  • DuftHochZwei says:

    An intriguing form of quite passion and even admiration speaks from this poetic review. My nose hasn’t come across this house yet, but certainly wants to, now more than ever. I’d love to win this to Germany, thanks for the draw!

  • ElenaChiss says:

    Amber Gaze being chosen as a Best 2020 by dana and also being her favorite winter perfume for 2020 is more than enough for me. I am sure that this one is spectacular!
    I am in the EU. Thank you!

  • Tveta says:

    An amber fragrance that has no amber in its notes (or am I missing something!?) and still smells like amber! Perfumes never cease to amaze me, and also the ingenosity of the nose behind it!
    EU

  • Niinocka says:

    At first, the concept of water-based perfume caught my attention. The second aspect I find highly appealing is that perfume seems to combine contemporary flair with classical nuances. Thirdly, what strikes me about Amber Gaze is that has been created by the highly versatile talent, Antoine Lie, whose work for Etat Libre d’Orange I admire. And last but not least is Ida’s impression and depiction of the notes and their interactions. Creamy jasmine and tuberose joyous dance with lush violet tones, following by a warm breeze of nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamom, and pink pepper. And of course, my favorites – vanilla and sandalwood entering a little later amped up by labdanum’s piney resinous balsamic tones. Patchouli and tolu aren’t missing that party.:)
    The modern, kind – of – minimalistic bottle has its appeal, too. Thanks so much for the generous draw and great article. Writing from Slovenia (EU).

  • Andreea Florica says:

    The notes sound great! Vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, tuberose… I think you are in for a treat with this one. Please count me in, as I have never tried anything from this house. Thanks.

  • Dosva says:

    Thank you Ida for interesting review!!
    Floral, joyous, not indolic tuberose and jasmine, nutmegs, cinnamon and woody Vanille – sound beautiful!!
    Oh, I want to test all Maison Sybarite perfumes and win this beauty.
    US

  • Cristea Camelia says:

    I have never tried a water based perfume and I am more than keen on this idea. The olfactory transition from the first creamy floral sniff to the recomforting scent that you get towards the end is what convinced me that this perfume is right up my alley.
    Reading the review from EU.

  • Natalya says:

    A culinary floral amber with notes of leather, sandalwood, patchouli – seems like everything is in this fragrance! All the notes are quite delicious, yet I wonder how they come together harmoniously. I’m in Maryland, maybe I’ll get to try this perfume for myself.

  • constancesuze says:

    Amber is my favorite fragrance theme, and when you first described it as a culinary amber I thought it might be more savory. I always think of the herbal notes in Ambre Sultan, which I love. But a patisserie amber is even more mouthwatering.
    In the US.

  • pimpompompam says:

    If anyone is looking for a recipe to smell gorgeous, Ida’s review is the one to go with.
    Thank you

    Joanna, Chicago IL

  • Vahagn says:

    First of all thank you Ida for beautiful revew!!!
    I like this part very much ”The ageless sensuality of amber lifts its baroque velvet veil and reveals a gauzier, more diaphanous visage” – it is “up-end-comming”.
    And i like Mr Lie perfumes especially for Puredistance.
    US

  • Salem says:

    To be honest, Ida could even describe a soccer game and manage to make it sound poetic – her skillfully chosen words and metaphors are incredibly powerful and inspiring.
    When it comes to Amber Gaze in particular, the way she described the fragrance as being enveloping and comforting, without being an overstatement, and managing to capture both the coziness of gourmand notes, and the noble delicacy of floral ones, placed skillfully on a base of woods, is what triggered my interest the most. The fact editor Dana Sandu picked this house and frag as her favorites also contributed to my curiosity.
    I am in the E.U. And would love to win this fragrance. Thank you!

  • Claumarchini says:

    I enjoyed and was really much intrigued by the review, both because I like when you speak not only about the fragrances but also about the creators, and also because the way Amber Gaze is described is really evocative and made me really “smell” the different notes. I could really picture myself opening that sandalwood travelling trunk!!
    Thanks so much as always for the great opportunity, I’d love to try Amber Gaze as I have never tried water-based formulations. I live in Milan, Italy.

  • DaleX says:

    I have never heard nor have I ever tried a water-based perfume. This is a premiere for me. I wonder how they are compared to the alcohol based ones.
    Thanks for the review! Europe

  • GreatScent says:

    Not usually a fan of amber but Ida really sold me on this. Very impressive perfumes by Antoine Lie. I didn’t know he was the perfumer for secretion Magnifique
    USA

  • redwheelbarrow says:

    I’m not familiar with this house but I am familiar with Divin’Enfant which is such a beautiful fragrance. I love your description of all of the notes from florals to spices to vanilla and sandalwood. This sounds like a such a gorgeous composition. Thanks for the draw. I’m in the US.

  • aucinemaa says:

    What a beautifully written review! Ida’s description of how cozy and comforting this fragrance is really sparked my interest. I love the phrase, “the downy comfort of a featherbed wreathed in blossoms and spice”. This feeling is definitely what I want from scents I wear during the winter months. I would love to be entered in the draw!

    I live in California, USA.

  • juhah says:

    Antoine Lie is behind one of my favorite perfumes, CdG Wonderwood but I like also the ones for Etat Libre d’Orange. I was surprised to learn that water-based eau de parfums are remarkable for their tenacity and longevity. I would like to take part in the draw, I live in Finland.

  • Eriy says:

    Oh my gosh this sounds amazing! I would love to try a weightless amber. I’m very interested to try the water based perfumes. I find amber can be too heavy for me and this sounds so perfect. I hope to try this out even if I do not win. I am in U.K.

  • Dami C says:

    I love the idea of a more translucent amber fragrance and it seems like here the spices and florals contribute lighten it. I have tried and enjoyed several of Antoine Lie’s creations, so I’d be very interested un trying this too. I am in the USA.

  • AlisaA says:

    Beautiful review!
    I like Antoine Lie style- very unusual and interesting combination of incompatible notes.
    Recently I have read many reviews about Maison Sybarite perfumes.
    And this perfumes with florals, vanilla, little cinnamon, sandalwood and patchouli.
    US

  • BostonScentGuy says:

    I love the thread Ida picks up between some of Lie’s other scents. Very well captured! I also love how its described in such lush terms but also being weightless and not overwhelming in a sense. Thanks for the draw! I’m in the US.

  • gianluca says:

    This is already on my to-try list because of the water-based novelty and that it is composed by the master Antoine Lie. It sounds like this is a scent that matches the bottle design, and thank you for a review of M. Lie’s past creations! I live in the US.

  • Bryant Worley says:

    What inspired my interest in this fragrance starts with this statement; “Maison Sybarite Amber Gaze, Antoine Lie has created a culinary floral amber, a prime example of weightless volupté.”, followed by her WONDERFUL description: “jasmine and tuberose smell creamy”; “Felicitous florals”; the yummy-sounding pâtissier effect: “the piquant warmth of nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamom impart notes of spicy intrigue accented by pink pepper. Vanilla wouldn’t dream of missing the party as she enters on tiptoe, trailing a woody component behind her which presages the sandalwood to follow.” Along with that the fragrance is a light Amber, which should prove quite versatile.

    I live in Waldorf, Maryland, USA.

  • NiceVULady says:

    The incomparable Ida Meister is at it again. Amber Gaze sounds almost languid in its description. I love amber fragrances so this is one that I really must try. Many thanks to Ida for her luxurious review and many thanks to Maison Sybarite for making this draw possible. I’m in the USA.

  • Susanna Augustsson says:

    I love the way Ida describes perfumes, I can feel the perfume in my nose <3 Also got intrigued by the fact that the perfume is water based – this is very interesting and would be nice to experience.
    I love amber scents and one of my dear friends call me the queen of the white flowers so I'm more than intrigued by this creation.
    Love from Stockholm, Sweden

  • Laurentiu says:

    This was an interesting read! I like how Amber Gaze has a vibe of culinary floral amber. The notes sound really nice as well.

    Europe. Thank you!!

  • Osman says:

    It’s the first time I hear about this perfume house, but they are relatively knew and fly under the radar, but I am sure they have some interesting offerings. Amber Gaze seems to be delicious! Thanks for the draw!

  • Princess Anna says:

    The name of this fragrance reminded me of a quote from Nietzsche’s Beyond good and evil: “And if you gaze long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into thee”. Somehow, reading the review gave me a feeling of a fragrance that encompasses all the senses, crawling inside one’s body and mind and staying there. Also, the color of the bottle is hypnotizing and sticks to the retina in an obsessive manner. I’m absolutely and definitely charmed by this one. I currently live in Romania.

  • Narcisa says:

    Creamy jasmine, ok… Interesting …
    And then the pâtissier entrance… Nutmeg, and then vanilla… I have to have it!
    Monsieur Lie intrigued me always, scared me with Secretions , I’m just curious how his Amber version could be…

  • Danu Seith-Fyr says:

    well, what can I say, Always Antoine Lie’s creations pique my interest, this plus the approval of Ida Meister and the water based nature all add up to a resounding ‘yes’ from me. the combination is intriguing and fascinating. Ida’s words of the patissier, the soft, sweet woodiness and the wine-tinted, balsamic edges… I am all in. Thank you dear Ida. I live in a truffle perfumed SW France.

  • Juan_hernan says:

    The entire review was interesting but what was most interesting to me was the fact that this fragrance is water-based and Maison Sybarite is attempting to make this water based fragrance ambery without focusing on the heavy labdanum and styrax combination of yesteryear. I live in Florida, US.

  • RobertQ says:

    I love how Ida describes a scent , it’s so vivid and detailed that it paints and olfactive image of something you can almost smell.

    I adore amber and this one sounds like a unique take on the note , one I’m dying to try.

    I’m from Ireland. EU

  • m.r.everything says:

    I definitely have to agree with Clausewriter when they say the whole review drew my interest… that is for sure! The lovely Ida blesses us with another great piece of literature. It is always a joy reading an article from Ida, especially when it is one about a fragrance I am super interested in. I have yet to get my nose on anything from the house of Maison Sybarite, but that surely needs to change. Amber Gaze sounds so wonderful and like a perfect first impression to the house. I also have never tried a water based perfume, so this would be a first. I love Ida’s description of this being a culinary floral amber. I don’t think I have heard a fragrance labeled quite that way… floral amber? sure! Gourmand? sure… but the choice of those words…. culinary floral amber…. that really stands out to me and is one of the reasons I love Ida’s reviews and writing style. Maison Sybarite’s whole presentation, with the elegant gold lettering and cap, to the velvety burgundy bottle mixed with the master perfumer used is just stunning and so appealing. Thank you, Ida, for yet another wonderful literary experience, and for sharing your thoughts on Amber Gaze. Thank you Maison Sybarite, for your generosity and for this amazing opportunity. It is greatly appreciated. Thank you, as always, to Michelyn, for making this all possible! Sending gratitude and warm wishes from Delaware, US. Good luck all and stay safe my fragrant friends!

  • giordano says:

    Wonderful heading an article with a few lines of Emily Dickinson’s poem! one of my favorite poets ( I die for beauty).
    Reinventing Ambre has been a big challenge for perfumers. Ambre accords were built on Lavander and citrus during the ’90s. It seems perfumers did not know how to create a different amber accord or how to understand Amber as a scent till Montale, Syed Junaid Alam, Ajmal, Al Haramain, ASAQ, etc invaded the market and began to become popular among perfume lovers with mind-blowing amber accords using as described by the author of this article Dana Sandu, labdanum-styrax or saffron.
    I like very much the work of Antoine Lie, his vision of perfume is very much like the DaDa or the Pataphysics of perfumery with so many classics loved by many perfume lovers.
    The scents sound very appealing to me, a combination of florals, woods, resins, and spices. I live in Europe, thank you.

  • Camelcutza says:

    Honestly, the patisserie notes spiked my interest in this scent. I LOVE COOKES! to eat and to wear.
    I live in Romania.

  • xoe says:

    Amber Gaze seems like it has everything I could want! I love when the white florals are creamy rather than indolic. … and I have a hard time even imagining a more translucent amber. The heaviness of amber is one thing that sometimes keep me away. I am in USa.

  • drjedi says:

    After reading Ida Meister’s review of Maison Sybarite Amber Gaze, I think I would love this fragrance. Such beautiful notes, especially the spices and sandalwood, but surprisingly no amber note in Maison Sybarite Amber Gaze. Not familiar with this house, so it’d be nice to win this generous draw and try it out. Thanks for the review and the draw. Writing from the USA.

  • mleenstra says:

    I like that Ida dedicated a part of her review to introduce the perfumer. Mssr. Antoine Lie is no stranger to many but often you don’t directly realise who is behind a perfume from House. Maison Sybarite was on my radar but clocked that Mssr Lie had created Amber Gaze. I love Divin’ enfant and generally I’m a fan of spicy amber fragrances. The fact that this is water based also intrigues me. Thanks to Ida for another well written and informed article. ML in the UK

  • patrick_348 says:

    I liked Ida’s giving the background of Antoine Lie and the way in which she placed this fragrance in the context of the array of other amber fragrances out there. I am in the US, in North Carolina.

  • KateD says:

    Ida’s reviews are always so poetic and pleasant to read. Gourmand/floral/amber sounds like a lot, but the review reassures me that this is a well developed journey as opposed to a muddled mess. I’ll add this one to my sample list. I’m in the US.

  • wandering_nose says:

    Ida’s review is an amazing piece of writing, so artistic and inspiring. A water-based fragrance seems like a fascinating concept! I adore amber in all its forms, both natural and synthetic, and always find myself on the lookout for innovative takes on the powerhouse of a note. Antoine Lie’s take sounds extremely enticing. A fragrance offering “a sustained tenderness which feels airy and substantive” is right up my alley. Thank you from Ireland

  • Iuno Feronia says:

    Monsieur Li is one of my favourite Perfumer. I love this review and the the ingredients. Tranks for this draw and I would like to win this wonderful jasmine, tuberose scent. I live in the EU.

  • Iuno Feronia says:

    Monsieur Li is one of my favourite Perfumer. I love this review and the the ingredients. Tranks for this draw and I would like to win this wonderful jasmine, tuberose scent Amber Gaze. I live in the EU.

  • seanchen says:

    From Ida’s review, what really inspired my interest in this fragrance was reading about the previous works of Monsieur Lie, especially Secretions Magnifique. I also really enjoyed knowing how the vanilla interacts with the sandalwood. I live in the US.

  • Brian says:

    This fragrance seems to have enjoyable floral, spicy, woody aspects to it. This review caused me to be interested in trying perfumer Antoine Lie’s work. I’m interested in trying a water-based perfume. I live in MD., U.S.A.

  • phoenixad says:

    Love the red bottle. Reading tbe name i was expecting an ambery fragrance although there is no amber in the notes. Red bottle for tubarose i guess. I often dont like tuberose but this looks promising.
    Im in EU

  • Michael Prince says:

    What inspired my interest in this fragrance based on Ida’s review was that it’s a water based EDP fragrance that has refined the way amber smells in fragrances combined with a beautiful spicy and floral combination. I am from the USA.

  • doveskylark says:

    Any review that starts with a bit of an Emily Dickinson poem captures my attention. I love the way Ida describes Amber Gaze as a “downy comfort of a featherbed wreathed in blossoms and spice.” Such words describe the perfume beautifully. I always love the way complete notes are given at the end of reviews here on Cafleurebon. Here, I love every note listed!
    I live in the USA.

  • oakmossink says:

    I’m quite intrigued by the idea of a “gauzy amber”; an amber that lays on the skin like a translucent veil. I love the depth of ambers, the richness and layers, but I often don’t want to feel as covered in a scent as they tend to make me feel. Eventually I find it a bit stifling. (If this makes any sense?) An amber with lift and gaiety sounds very lovely indeed. In the US.

  • macaroni023 says:

    I can almost smell it! Thank you for such a vivid review. I love amber perfumes and this one sounds like something new and innovative. Also thank you for including brief discretions of Monsieur Lie it is always so interesting to learn more about perfumer. Greetings from Lithuania (EU)

  • Jannick85 says:

    Sounds like a fragrance for me with warmth spices and vanilla plus the bottle looks pretty coool and unique.
    and i’m from Denmark

  • zhiang0113 says:

    Ida’s description of it as a “culinary floral amber” piqued my interest; while amber fragrances tend to be hit-or-miss for me, the juxtaposition of floral notes against edible spices and balsamic warmth does sound delectable! I am a lover of white florals and non-saccharine gourmand fragrances, and this sounds like the perfect mix of notes. Having sampled Maison Sybarite’s initial 4 fragrances, I really enjoyed their uniqueness (most of them being composed by Antoine Lie, so it’s no wonder!) as well as how beautifully they spray from the atomiser. So far, my favourite is Spicy Calabria – a fascinating composition of zesty citruses laid upon a spicy, woody base that oozes sophistication.

    I live in the UK and would love to participate in this draw – Amber Gaze sounds wonderful!

  • smm13 says:

    I liked how Ida described how this fragrance brings joy and comfort. That sounds quite appealing right now, and I can see how a lighter more floral amber would convey that. I live in the USA.