AMBRA NERA EDP

Ambra Nera is a unisex eau de parfum by Ortigia Sicilia, the house founded by Sue Townsend and inspired by the island of Ortigia, the ancient heart of Syracuse, with fragrances signed by the Florentine master perfumer Lorenzo Villoresi. It is one of the house's warmest, deepest fragrances, a rich, enveloping amber spicy scent that the house describes as the favourite of its male customers, but that wins over anyone who loves intense perfumes.

The Fragrance

Ambra Nera belongs to the Sicilia Orientale collection and tells the darker, more sensual side of the island: warm evenings, the wood of ancient churches, the heat that lingers in the stone after sunset. It is a rich, warm perfume, built to wrap the skin like an embrace. The same fragrance is also available in Ortigia's bath and body line, to build a complete scented ritual.

How It Evolves on Skin

The opening is green and spicy: galbanum adds a fresh, resinous touch that intertwines with warm spices. In the heart, resins and labdanum emerge, deep and balsamic, supported by the earthiness of patchouli. The drydown rests on a base of amber, oakmoss and vetiver, leaving a warm, dry, long-lasting trail on the skin.

Who We Recommend Ambra Nera To

We recommend Ambra Nera to those who love amber, resinous perfumes, intense yet elegant. It is perfect in autumn and winter, for evenings and occasions when you want a warm, recognisable signature. Unisex, it appeals to those looking for a deep perfume that lasts all day.

Fragrance Characteristics

Our Opinion

Ambra Nera has the kind of depth you usually find in far more expensive perfumes. It is one of those you recognise on other people from metres away once you have tried it.

Similar Fragrances

• Paranà by Bois 1920 shares galbanum, patchouli, oakmoss, amber and vetiver, in a fresher, more floral version with birch, rose and neroli.
• Matin à Mogador by Botanicae shares patchouli, vetiver and amber, in a more leathery, spicy profile with incense, cumin and vanilla.
• En Route by Botanicae shares patchouli and oakmoss, in a brighter version with pink pepper, jasmine and leather.

FAQ

Is it suitable for the warm season too?
It is at its best in autumn and winter, but it is also a pleasure to wear on summer evenings, with one or two sprays.

How long does it last on the skin?
It has excellent staying power: the amber, resinous base stays with the skin for many hours, with a warm, recognisable trail.

Is there a body line with the same fragrance?
Yes: the same fragrance is also available as a body cream, shower gel and other Ortigia body products, perfect for layering with the Eau de Parfum for a richer, longer-lasting trail.

Who is the nose behind Ambra Nera?
Lorenzo Villoresi, the Florentine master perfumer: he signs Ambra Nera and all Ortigia Sicilia perfumes, which the house describes as distilled from the flowers of Sicily.

Product Information

Brand

Ortigia Sicilia

Name

Ambra Nera

Concentration

Eau de Parfum

Size

30 ml

Olfactory family

Amber Spicy

Launch year

Not disclosed

Made in

Italy