Guerlain Les Absolus d'Orient Ambre Samar EdP

Ambre Samar by Guerlain is a Unisex Oriental Spicy fragrance launched in 2025. The nose behind this fragrance is Delphine Jelk. 

Notes: Cardamom, Cinnamon, Almond, Frankincense; Ambergris, Davana; Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.

Ambre Samar depicts the magic of a red moonlit night in a perfume full of contrasts. Dark and mysterious wreaths of frankincense and ambergris are illuminated by a flamboyant amber accord with sensual vanilla and honey accents. A chiaroscuro creation, inspired by the spectacular light that bursts forth from the darkness during a lunar eclipse.

Pairing the addiction of vanilla with an intoxicating honey note, Ambre Samar offers skin the shimmering golden radiance of a delicately gourmand amber accord. The ambergris tincture was created through a meticulous process conducted by Guerlain's Perfumers to select and then blend the amber blocks. It enfolds the composition in its powerfully mineral and musky notes.

Reviews of Guerlain Ambre Samar

Fragrantica - "I am in love with this scent. For my birthday month, I wanted something special, a scent that felt like a crown. Ambre Samar had been on my mind for a while, and when I finally experienced it… it turned out even better than I expected.  It’s mysterious, deep, and beautifully spicy. There’s a warm richness to it that feels both bold and elegant. The amber, vanilla, and honey here are magnificent, glowing, golden, and truly royal. It’s magical and dark, yet somehow still radiant and uplifting. A rare balance that only Guerlain could master."

Fragrantica - "Love at first spritz! A velvety collison of cardamom and amber on a resinous yet spicy ground of benzoin and tonka and a hint of davana to add a kick of ever so slight herbaceousness like bits of garnish on a semi gourmand warm served dish! frankisence note ventures out at the drydown in an Amouage-sque manner! No obvious almondy nuance in my opinion, but im sure it was added in tiny portion to support the overall inviting and comforting vibe this fragrance is meant to give. To give an idea on how this smells like, imagine layering Parfum De Marley - Althaïr & Amouage purpose 50!! Despite the feminine intro , it sets down to unisex dont worry give it like 20-30 minutes. Very high quality components that were masterfully blended, definitely worth sampling."

Fragrantica - "Golden, fizzy, and glowing — Ambre Samar feels like a sparkling, fizzy yet warm drink. It has this golden tension: glowing with honeyed warmth yet lifted by a subtle sparkle that keeps it radiant instead of heavy. Love the cardamom and cinnamon accents sprinkled over a base of honeyed resins. The result? An uplifting blend. Guerlain’s touch is unmistakable — rich, enveloping, but never cloying. For me, it’s a shimmering amber scent — a quiet glow that feels modern, luminous, and super wearable."

Fragrantica - "his perfume was an absolute surprise.  After a few minutes of spraying it all I can smell is a smoky honey. Somehow it turns really sweet on me and therefore the least unisex of the collection although I still believe men and women can pull off any perfume they want without it being "genderalised" .... The dry down smell less sweet and more like a dried tobacco leaf It's stunning and super sensual Leaves a trail and has a mysterious bubble around that seems very common from the collection. I love it." 

Fragrantica - "I love this delicious wee spice boi. Warm amber, cinnamon, cardamom and benzoin, all coming together in a deep and dark perfume. It is pretty strong so maybe don’t douse yourself in it...I am delectable when I wear this. I love it."

Fragrantica - "Outstanding scent! Absolutely one of my favourites by Guerlain. I love the way the almond note interacts with the tonka & benzoin creating a truly inviting and warm scent. It’s definitely a cold weather scent but I wore it on a hot evening and it smelt amazing."

Fragrantica - "Oh my God, this is absolutely delicious, mouthwatering even! Best blind buy ever and easily my favorite of the Absolus Allegoria series, along with Rose Amira. This on my skin opens with cherry, honey, cinnamon, some kind of a cognac note, all these reminding me of Tobacco Honey, Angels Share, Tobacco Vanille and a few others, but to me this is probably the best of its kind, though I didn't give it a full wear yet and will probably update my review. It envelops me in a warm, ambery embrace and I can't stop sniffing myself! Love love love it!"

Update: yep, it's a love through and through. Absolutely lovely, top to end (dry down is mostly vanilic ambery tonka bean) and on my skin this had a very decent longevity of about 6-7 hours.

Fragrantica - "This scent is utterly intoxicating—warm, spicy, and irresistibly inviting. Its depth unfolds beautifully as you wear it, with layers revealing themselves over time. It boasts a creamy, rich blend of amber and almond, with delicate whispers of patchouli gently weaving through. Though cherry and honey aren’t listed among the notes, their subtle presence enhances the allure. This fragrance has swiftly established itself as one of my top five favourites. Since I encountered it, I’ve been unable to put it down, and the compliments I receive serve as a testament to its charm. To me, it embodies a delightful sweetness and feminine essence that inspires pure joy every time I wear it!"

fragrantica - "Ambre Samar is rich but not heavy, and wears like a warm glow on the skin. It opens with a sparkling lift—almost a fizzy, golden concoction of almond, frankincense, and cardamom—before melting into honeyed amber, Tonka, and patchouli. There’s a mineral shimmer underneath that adds a sparkling lift and elegance. Easy to wear!"

Fragrantica - "Wow, this is absolutely delicious. Like a sultry voice whispering in your ear. this fragrance surely turn heads, it is warm, mysterious and magnetic. Perfect for the evening or cool/cold days.  It makes me feel more attractive when I wear it. Wonderful. 10/10."

Fragrantica - "This is so delicious I blind bought it and totally worth every penny such a beautiful and summer nights vibes an ease to it like floating through Aladdin’s mansion on that carpet. Gorgeous bottle delicious scent. I love the dry down so well blended everyone should give this a try dry down reminds me of linterdit absolu."

Fragrantica - "Love it first sniff. Such a gorgeous warm cozy sexy slightly mysterious scent. it reminds me of Bewitching Jasmine by the Penhaligons."

Fragrantica - "Absolutely love this. It's warm and sweet, with a strong blast of cinnamon that lasts the entire wear of the fragrance (even though this isn't listed as a note). Great for cold days when you want to feel warm and grounded. It shares some similarities with Hermes Ambre Narguile, but it performs a lot better, though it's more of a linear fragrance. It's about time Guerlain came out with this kind of amber!" 

Fragrantica - "Ambre Samar doesn't reinvent the wheel by any stretch of the imagination, it's yet another spicy, honeyed vanilla with lots of resins, tonka and something that smells like dried fruit or dates, a bit of a coca cola like fizz and it probably won't surprise you. But I'll be damned if this isn't one of the most beautiful ambers I've ever smelled. You just know that this was done by a house that has a long history with this sort of thing, Guerlain has such a particular, elegant way of dealing with sweet notes and it's here in all of its almondy glory. It's morish, intoxicating, slightly gooey, enveloping and seductive but it's airy, restrained and it doesn't turn into a cloying mess even if you absolutely douse yourself in it or wear it in warm weather. It does everything right. Amber seems like a big trend right now, and if you plan on getting an amber scent, this is something you'd definitely want to try before making a decision."