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Bel Ambre by Jacques Fath

Jacques Fath· 2016

Bel Ambre

7.7157Typically ~$150

Mostly black pepper and juniper berry, warmed by amber. Suits dates in fall.

SpicyOrientalSweetResinousWoody

Perfumer: Cécile Zarokian

Scent profile

Top notes

Black pepper Juniper berry Bergamot Lemon

Heart notes

Orris butter White blossoms Caraway

Base notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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A fall and winter fragrance that works day and night — at its best for date nights and formal occasions.

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When

Winter

94%

Spring

68%

Summer

53%

Fall

100%

Day

84%

Night

100%

Where

Office

77%

Casual

87%

Date

100%

Club

69%

Formal

90%

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Sport

38%