Amber Star

Amber Star by Xerjoff is a luxurious, opulent Oriental fragrance centered around an animalic, musky ambergris that unfolds with a smooth and sweetly vanillic base. It opens with dry cedar, ylang-ylang, and a powerful ambergris presence, creating a rich, sensual, and slightly metallic aura. The heart features gurjan balsam, guaiac wood, myrrh, and quiet spice, leading into a deep, powdery vanilla and benzoin base with soft sandalwood and opoponax. The fragrance has a creamy, resinous warmth that feels regal and mysterious, with a strong sillage and excellent longevity, though some users report it becomes a skin scent quickly. It wears best in winter and cold weather, and the composition leans heavily toward sweet vanilla and balsam, with barely any true amber note. Despite its luxurious quality, it is only available in a duo set with Star Musk, which many find unnecessary and frustrating. The scent sparkles with intensity in the opening, but the drydown can feel underwhelming or repetitive to some.