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Secret Amber
by Jovan
Jovan Secret Amber presents a warm, cozy, gourmand amber with a distinct spicy-sweet opening featuring ginger, nutmeg, and cinnamon. It evolves into a smooth, powdery, vanillic base with a hint of musk and amber, creating a comforting, almost edible allure. The initial burst can be intense or overly sweet for some, though it mellows quickly into a soft, skin-scented amber that lingers pleasantly. It performs best in colder months and is commonly praised as an affordable stand-in for more expensive fragrances like Ambre Narguile or Sensuous Noir. While longevity is moderate to slightly weak on skin, it holds well on clothing and offers serious value for under $10. The scent fits a unisex profile, though its warmth and sweetness lean more toward the feminine or adventurous spice lover.
Pros
- +Affordable, high-quality-scent experience for under $10
- +Warm, spicy-sweet gourmand amber that wears well and is comforting
- +Smells remarkably sophisticated for its price, with good sillage and moderate longevity
Cons
- −Performance is inconsistent across skin types; some find it too sweet or nose-itchy
- −Can be overwhelmingly sweet or gourmand for those who dislike vanilla-heavy scents
- −Can exhibit an odd musky or animalic note on certain chemistries, which some describe as sour or off-putting