Guerlain Ambre Samar is a unisex fragrance that launched in 2025 as part of the Absolus Allegoria collection. Created by Delphine Jelk, it has notes of cardamom, cinnamon, almond, amber, ambergris, honey, frankincense, amber, davana, benzoin, tonka bean, vanilla, and patchouli. Guerlain paired vanilla and incense with honey and an ambergris tincture. The fragrances contain more than 90% natural-origin ingredients. Guerlain Ambre Samar is an eau de parfum, edp.
From the brand - "Ambre Samar depicts the magic of a red moonlit night in a perfume full of contrasts. Dark and mysterious wreaths of frankincense and ambergris are illuminated by a flamboyant amber accord with sensual vanilla and honey accents. A chiaroscuro creation, inspired by the spectacular light that bursts forth from the darkness during a lunar eclipse. Absolus Allegoria, the absolute fragrance collection, is an enchanting and mysterious journey to the heart of the world’s wonders once night falls: fragrance trails celebrating deep and powerful nature, revealed by striking contrasts in the moonlight."
From the perfumer, Delphine Jelk - "AMBRE SAMAR IS A HOMAGE TO THE FLAMBOYANT LIGHT THAT ILLUMINATES NATURE DURING A NIGHT OF A RED MOON. A
CHIAROSCURO AMBER PERFUME THAT RADIATES SENSUALITY."
Fragrantica - "Golden, fizzy, and glowing — Ambre Samar feels like a sparkling, fizzy yet warm drink. It has this golden tension: glowing with honeyed warmth yet lifted by a subtle sparkle that keeps it radiant instead of heavy. Love the cardamom and cinnamon accents sprinkled over a base of honeyed resins. The result? An uplifting blend. Guerlain’s touch is unmistakable — rich, enveloping, but never cloying. For me, it’s a shimmering amber scent — a quiet glow that feels modern, luminous, and super wearable."
Fragrantica - "As some have already described below, this fragrance really captures the scent of mulled wine (Tom Ford Cherry Smoke gives off a similar vibe). This is a beautiful, spicy perfume, in which I also detect the cinnamon note. I think this will be my signature fragrance for the Christmas season."
Fragrantica - "Ambre Samar takes the smooth, rich, and creamy almond notes popularized by L’Homme Ideal and adds that Middle Eastern edge that the line pays homage to. Sure, there’s the almond and tonka, but there’s also the frankincense and oud. It’s almost gourmand, but doesn’t go quite that far. It’s impeccable."
Fragrantica - "Ambre Samar is closer to Ambre Nuit (after 1 hour), but denser, with a subtle incense facet. A sweetness—apparently from tonka and patchouli—softens the edges and carries the scent throughout. It’s addictive in its own way—not in a gourmand sense, but in a “mysterious, spiritual” way. The balance is so well executed that it exudes a quiet complexity. Probably one of the best releases this year, alongside Outlands from Amouage—though admittedly less original than Outland."
