Stendhal Ambre Sublime (2010) {New Fragrance}

French beauty brand Stendhal est. 1949 have released a new women's perfume following the reported success of their 2009 launch of Elixir Noir. Ambre Sublime ties in with a dynamic trend of ambery perfume creation this fall-winter 2010 which comprises... 

...Issey Miyaké L'Eau Noir Absolu (duo & flankers), Jesus del Pozo Ambar, Halston Amber (duo), Laura Mercier Ambre Passion Elixir (flanker)...

Ambre sublime Eau de Parfum opens on hesperidic and fruity top notes of bergamot and apple warmed up by solar notes of ylang ylang and neroli. "The heart reveals all of its originality" with notes of rose absolute for femininity, spicy cinnamon and cardamom for character, cistus for warmth and Cashmere wood for softness and delicacy.

The base notes "reveal a torrid sensuality with balsamic, sweet and resinous notes" of benzoin, tolu balm, labdanum. Sandalwood and patchouli mingle with the suavity of vanilla, tonka bean and musk creating "an ambery skin perfume with a deep sillage."

Prices: 62€ for 40 ml, 95€ for 90 ml. Available online at scentsationsoftroon.co.uk