Ambra Calabria, Summer Captured by Nishane
If you have ever visited the Italian coastlines, you surely want to return there again, and if you haven't yet, let Ambra Calabria take you there, and you won't regret it.
The Calabria Region
Also known as the toe of the boot, it is the largest producer of bergamot in the world. Its uses are truly numerous, but one of the most widespread is in perfumery. About one third of all men's perfumes and about half of women's perfumes contain bergamot essential oil. It is precisely this ingredient that the opening of the fragrance relies on: a strong, distinctly fresh citrus start, carrying the typical tartness and a pleasantly sour touch characteristic of the Calabrian symbol. Intense greenery, generously provided by galbanum, transports us straight to that page of the atlas where lemons become limoncello, and the choice of picturesque beaches is so vast it would satisfy even the most demanding tastes.
Ambra Calabria by Nishane begins with a strong first impression, sharp and striking with the best it has to offer. A true showcase of a citrus opening! The fragrance, however, is far from one dimensional; the greenery spreads everywhere, but in the base it makes way for jasmine, which becomes the main floral note without being sharp or overpowering, only developing the composition with a pinch of coriander. Like the path to the beach, where we encounter cacti, blooming shrubs, and trees characteristic of Calabria. At this stage, the fragrance is very alive and seems to vibrate, tense with sour freshness, while the flowers and spices set the stage for the second major accord: amber, which enters softly yet noticeably, walking hand in hand with musk and vanilla, which at first glance seem to have no place in this type of pyramid.
The fragrance smooths out, the sharp green accords are toned down, the cool stream warms up, and the sound shifts into a sultry vanilla dancing on the sand. Splashes of sea water, citrus freshness, and amber sun in a bottle, the scent of cannoli and limoncello on long summer afternoons. Absolute delight even for the hottest days, boldly breaking away from the dense vanilla resin model, carrying a lively freshness, light, and practicality, like a favorite summer garment.
Dualistic, casually elegant, and with a touch of adventure, Ambra Calabria captivates with its exceptional composition and sound, combining citrus coolness with musky amber, a true olfactory oxymoron! The fragrance is a definite find for lovers of the fresh offerings of Xerjoff and the cult vanilla of Nishane's Ani, a find that offers the best of both olfactory families, capturing the hot Calabrian summer in a bottle!
