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Acqua di Parma Ambra
Acqua di Parma

Ambra

Citrus
Fresh
Floral
Rose
Aquatic
Aromatic
Woody
EDP · 2019 · unisex

Acqua di Parma is an Italian fragrance house founded in 1916, rooted in the traditions of Parma with a focus on refined, timeless compositions. The brand maintains a commitment to quality ingredients and classic aesthetics that define its heritage.

Ambra opens with bright Calabrian bergamot, orange, and petitgrain before settling into a woody-amber heart anchored by cedar, cypriol oil, patchouli, and rose. The base is rich and grounding, with ambergris, labdanum, musk, and sandalwood creating a warm amber foundation topped with subtle vanilla sweetness. This is a fragrance that leans woody and resinous rather than gourmand, despite the amber and vanilla present, with the citrus top notes providing enough freshness to prevent it from feeling heavy.

Ambra suits anyone drawn to sophisticated amber-woody fragrances that work across seasons and occasions. It's particularly strong for cooler months and works well as both a daily scent and evening option. If your taste aligns with The Homesteader, The Romantic, or The Tactician, this fragrance should be on your radar.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
80%
Fresh
51%
Floral
32%
Rose
32%
Aquatic
36%
Aromatic
58%
Woody
100%
Patchouli
32%
Earthy
32%
Musky
72%
Amber
100%
Balsamic
60%
Vanilla
36%
Sweet
62%
Gourmand
36%
Creamy
36%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Calabrian Bergamot
Calabrian Bergamot
The gold standard of bergamot, grown in the Calabria region of southern Italy where the unique microclimate produces fruit with exceptional aromatic complexity. Calabrian bergamot has a deeper, more nuanced profile than generic bergamot with a brighter floral facet and more sustained freshness. It is the preferred variety for the finest eau de colognes and tea blends.
Orange
Orange
Warm, round, and familiar, sweet orange is the most approachable of the citrus family. In perfumery it reads as sunlit and optimistic, with a gentle warmth that stops short of heaviness. Orange is frequently used to smooth and soften citrus openings, adding a natural sweetness that makes compositions feel immediately welcoming.
Petitgrain
Petitgrain
Crisp, woody, and slightly bitter, petitgrain is distilled from the leaves and twigs of the bitter orange tree, making it the green, herbal sibling of neroli and bergamot. It adds a clean, aromatic freshness to masculine fragrances in particular, with a slightly soapy, barbershop quality that is effortlessly wearable.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Cedar
Cedar
Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha
Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha
Patchouli
Patchouli
Dense, earthy, and darkly sweet, patchouli is the scent of damp soil and dried herbs with an almost chocolatey richness. It polarizes people because in high concentrations it's overwhelming, but as a supporting note it adds depth and longevity that almost nothing else can match. The backbone of countless oriental and chypre fragrances.
Rose
Rose
The queen of floral notes and the most-used ingredient in fine perfumery. Real rose is simultaneously velvety, honeyed, and slightly spicy, nothing like the synthetic candy version. Depending on the variety used, it can anchor a composition or drift through it like a ghost, adding warmth without dominating.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Ambergris
Ambergris
One of perfumery's most storied materials, a waxy substance produced by sperm whales with a uniquely salty, sweet, earthy quality. Real ambergris is nearly unobtainable; most perfumers use synthetic alternatives. It adds a marine warmth and incredible fixative quality, making fragrances smell more 'alive' and skin-like.
Labdanum
Labdanum
A resin from the rock rose plant with a dark, animalic, honeyed quality that anchors many classic oriental fragrances. Labdanum is simultaneously leathery and sweet, with a raw complexity that synthetic materials struggle to match. It's a cornerstone of amber accords and chypre compositions.
Musk
Musk
The base layer of almost every modern fragrance, a soft, warm, skin-like scent that extends longevity and bridges other notes together. Natural musk was once derived from deer (now banned); today's musks are synthetic and range from clean and soapy to dark and animalic. The right musk makes a fragrance smell like 'you.'
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Creamy, smooth, and milky with a soft, skin-like warmth that clings beautifully. True Mysore sandalwood is one of perfumery's most precious ingredients, simultaneously wood and skin, never cold or sharp. It rounds off sharp edges in any composition and makes the wearer smell subtly, irresistibly warmer.
Vanilla
Vanilla
Warm, sweet, and universally appealing, vanilla is to fragrance what salt is to cooking. Real vanilla is complex and slightly smoky, though most perfumery vanilla is synthetic and reads as clean, sweet, and creamy. It slows the evaporation of other notes and is the reason certain fragrances feel like a second skin.
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The HomesteaderBest match87% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

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The Romantic85% match
Your fragrance is a love letter you never stop writing.

Warm roses, vanilla, amber, creamy musks. Soft, evolving, intimate.

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The Tactician85% match
Precision over excess. Always.

Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.

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Scent Profile
Citrus80%Fresh51%Floral32%Rose32%Aquatic36%
Fragrance Family
Amber/Woody
EDP
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Acqua di Parma Ambra— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

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Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic Acqua di Parma fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

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$149.99 at Jomashop. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Acqua di Parma Ambra smell like? +
Acqua di Parma is an Italian fragrance house founded in 1916, rooted in the traditions of Parma with a focus on refined, timeless compositions. The brand maintains a commitment to quality ingredients and classic aesthetics that define its heritage. Ambra opens with bright Calabrian bergamot, orange, and petitgrain before settling into a woody-amber heart anchored by cedar, cypriol oil, patchouli, and rose. The base is rich and grounding, with ambergris, labdanum, musk, and sandalwood creating a warm amber foundation topped with subtle vanilla sweetness. This is a fragrance that leans woody and resinous rather than gourmand, despite the amber and vanilla present, with the citrus top notes providing enough freshness to prevent it from feeling heavy. Ambra suits anyone drawn to sophisticated amber-woody fragrances that work across seasons and occasions. It's particularly strong for cooler months and works well as both a daily scent and evening option. If your taste aligns with The Homesteader, The Romantic, or The Tactician, this fragrance should be on your radar.
What are the notes in Acqua di Parma Ambra? +
Top: Calabrian Bergamot, Orange, Petitgrain. Heart: Cedar, Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha, Patchouli, Rose. Base: Ambergris, Labdanum, Musk, Sandalwood, Vanilla.
What fragrance family is Ambra? +
Acqua di Parma Ambra belongs to the Amber/Woody fragrance family. It is an EDP.
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Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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