A gateway amber for some, a reference amber for others. Maybe an amber for people who are not really into ambers – Ambre 114 by Histoires de Parfum. Cozy and warm without being suffocating, sweet but not gourmand. Thyme, a shadow of a rose, vanilla, benzoin, and is that tonka?
The opening is so addictive, with a sweet rose, and then it settles into its aromatic amber body. I actually get thyme throughout the wearing of the scent, and I think that’s what keeps it from smelling too sweet. If you have strong associations with thyme being part of your roast chicken or turkey dinner, then this perfume might not be for you, but I rarely bring thyme into my kitchen so I don’t mind it here.
You know those fall walks where you can hear the crisp leaves under your feet, feel a cool wind on your face, but feel snug in your coat, maybe around a fire? This perfume feels like that.
Can we talk about the size of the bottle? I love a travel size, and 15ml is perfect. I love that they kept with the aesthetic and it still looks like a Histoires de Parfum bottle. This size lets you see whether you love a fragrance enough to invest in a full size, and is perfect for stashing in your bag, or your desk.
Every time I spray this I think: “omg, this is my favourite perfume” and when I have that reaction to a perfume, I know it’s a keeper. Here’s my video review of it.
