Sensual Amber

In my quest to find scents that I can wear without negative reactions, I ventured into Bath & Body Works, it was there that I came upon..... "Sensual Amber"!



Seductive. Rich. Beautiful.
Pink lotus petals enveloped by a golden piece of precious amber

A sophisticated fine fragrance inspired by your favorite Bath & Body Works.

Top Notes: Bergamot, Wild Berries, Succulent Plum
Middle Notes: White Rose NP, Orange Flower NP, Lotus Petals, Iris NP
Base Notes: Amber, Creamy Sandalwood, Vanilla, Patchouli, Praline, Musk Captive


This is an intoxicating scent... it smells rich, creamy and sweet without being sugary sweet. It is just lovely and I am liking it every bit as much as the Emeraude! :D

Sensual Amber and Emeraude are similiar in notes and both are listed as "Amber", or also known as, "Oriental" scents. Here is some information on Amber/Oriental scents:

Amber-Based Perfumes – What Makes the Magic?
November 14th, 2007 Scents, Perfume
(taken from http://www.cheap-perfume.co.uk/category/perfume)

Amber-based perfumes are notable for their rich, exotic scent. Often classified as Orientals, these scents are deep, whether they are a bit spicy or more floral in nature. Guerlain of Paris has had great success with amber-based scents through the years, as have many of the other well-known perfume houses. And, it’s not just the classic perfumers offering such fragrances. Prada today has a perfume out that blends amber, sandalwood and patchouli. Amber as a part of a rich, sensual perfume goes back deep into the history of fragrance, found in the Arabian Tales and traded in Africa as far back as 1000 BC.

The amber that is used in perfume has nothing to do with the fossilized sap that is typically golden in color and sometimes has ancient insects and plant matter trapped inside. When perfumers, at least the finest ones, say amber, they are referring to ambergris. Not only does it have an unmatchable fragrance, but it also helps to increase the staying power of a perfume, as it help to adhere the scent to the skin.

This rare and expensive substance comes from sperm whales. It is expelled by the whales and floats around atop the water for years, gradually changing from a loose foamy substance smelling like the digestive aid that it is to a denser form that gives off the rich fragrance that has bewitched so many through the years. It washes up onto beaches and those lucky enough to collect it make a great contribution to the art of perfumery, in addition to making a pretty penny on the sale of this comparatively rare find to perfumers.

Because of its scarcity, especially in terms of the amounts needed for mass production, synthetic amber is the source of the scent in the most common amber-based perfumes on the market today, although it is possible to fine perfumers that do use real, natural ambergris. There are a variety of types of amber-based perfumes, ranging from the types that run to a woody sort of Oriental to those that fall closer to a sort of floral Oriental, using ylang-ylang, jasmine, and other sultry blossoms.

The richness and warmth of amber make it especially delightful as a part of a perfume. It’s depth and fullness help it to blend with the natural scent of the body, personalizing a perfume, making it a part of the wearer. While perfume that uses real ambergris is going to be a bit pricey, there are many affordable options on the market making use of quality synthetics. In this case, perfume is going to be the better choice, as opposed to more dilute colognes. Perfume will offer a richer and longer lasting fragrance experience, with amber being just right for a deep and earthy, intimate sort of scent.