Ambery Vanilla is Dossier’s eau de parfum inspired by YSL Black Opium. Pear and licorice lead into jasmine and orange blossom, with vanilla, coffee, patchouli and cedarwood in the maker’s base notes. Consider it for a sweet floral vanilla with a licorice opening; it is not Dossier’s Baccarat Rouge interpretation.
What People Say
One wearer enjoys the vanilla drydown with hints of patchouli and cedarwood.
One buyer likes the sweetness for everyday wear and layering.
The wearer who enjoys the drydown finds the licorice opening too strong for their taste.
That wearer also finds the coffee subtle, making this a poor fit for someone seeking a prominent coffee scent.
Great for
Try it if you enjoy sweet vanilla and white flowers and are comfortable with a noticeable licorice opening.
Not for
Sample first if licorice bothers you, or choose another direction if a strong coffee note is the main attraction.
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How It Compares
vs. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540
BR540 EDP is a saffron, jasmine and woody-amber perfume. Ambery Vanilla follows YSL Black Opium’s coffee-and-white-flower direction, with pear, licorice and vanilla; it is not Dossier’s BR540 interpretation.
Read the full comparison →vs. Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium
Ambery Vanilla is Dossier’s named Black Opium interpretation. Dossier lists pear and licorice, jasmine and orange blossom, then vanilla, coffee, patchouli and cedarwood; YSL describes original Black Opium EDP through coffee, white flowers and vanilla.
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