The cynic in me wants to scream 'D&G rip off!!!' (Not that I like the term or would ever say that.) My instant thoughts on Yves Rocher's Ambre Noire, even before seeing the flacon was that it would maybe resemble 'The One' and it does in more ways than one. The tester I tried didn't have a stopper on it but the bottle is very similar, not that it's a criticism, if you're going to copy something then you could definitely choose less wisely. However, upon sampling this amber coloured juice I noted that it has it's own distinct vibe going on. It's not really fair to compare them because they're far enough apart to justify both in your wardrobe for sure although comparisons will obviously be made. The sweet, warm amber/tobacco/vanilla is one thing and reminscent of D&G's The One but then this has a slightly herbal element of vetiver and patchouli with the vanilla toned down and more of a tonka bean scent. Despite this, I think Amber Noire actually comes across a bit smoother and sweeter even than the one. I liked it but then I am a sucker for warm oriental fragrances and if you are too then this is worth a sniff. Longevity and projection are pretty average, well out performs The One though, food for thought perhaps?
Ambre Noir, from Yves Rocher was released in 2013. The perfumer behind this creation is Christophe Raynaud. The notes are Amber, Cedarwood, Lavender, Patchouli, Tonka Bean, Vetiver.
The cynic in me wants to scream 'D&G rip off!!!' (Not that I like the term or would ever say that.) My instant thoughts on Yves Rocher's Ambre Noire, even before seeing the flacon was that it would maybe resemble 'The One' and it does in more ways than one. The tester I tried didn't have a stopper on it but the bottle is very similar, not that it's a criticism, if you're going to copy something then you could definitely choose less wisely. However, upon sampling this amber coloured juice I noted that it has it's own distinct vibe going on. It's not really fair to compare them because they're far enough apart to justify both in your wardrobe for sure although comparisons will obviously be made. The sweet, warm amber/tobacco/vanilla is one thing and reminscent of D&G's The One but then this has a slightly herbal element of vetiver and patchouli with the vanilla toned down and more of a tonka bean scent. Despite this, I think Amber Noire actually comes across a bit smoother and sweeter even than the one. I liked it but then I am a sucker for warm oriental fragrances and if you are too then this is worth a sniff. Longevity and projection are pretty average, well out performs The One though, food for thought perhaps?