Guerlain
Shalimar Parfum Initial
Vanilla · Powdery · Citrus.
parfumbible.comAmber · Aromatic · Fresh spicy.
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Collection: FATH ESSENTIALS PARFUMS Vol. 1
The short answer
A scent, in focus.
Bel Ambre by Jacques Fath has a listed amber, aromatic, fresh spicy profile, with notes of Juniper Berries, Black Pepper, Bergamot, Lemon, Orris.
Based on listed notes and accords.
Catalog snapshot · 2026-05-29. Ratings and votes come from the source dataset, not Parfum Bible users or live measurements. This entry has not yet received an individual editorial review.
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01 / The scent profile
Understand what you smell.
These are the listed scent notes, not a complete ingredient formula. Note placement does not establish how long a fragrance lasts.
Inside the bottle.
Not specified by source · France listing · 100 mL bottle
Alcohol denat. (sd alcohol 40-b) – Parfum (fragrance) – Aqua (water) – Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate – Ethylhexyl salicylate – Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane – CI 19140 (yellow 5) – Bht – CI 14700 (red 4) – CI 17200 (red 33) – Citral – Coumarin – Geraniol – Limonene – Linalool.
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Source: Jacques Fath official European product ingredient declaration · Checked 2026-09-22
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Performance / Community impressions
How it wears.
Longevity
3.54 / 5
156 votes
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category average, not hours
Projection
2.46 / 4
209 votes
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1 = intimate; higher = stronger
Value perception
3.08 / 5
107 votes
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1 = overpriced; 5 = great value
These are subjective reports, not controlled measurements.
366Own it
137Previously owned
344Want it
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03 / Keep exploring
Often compared with…
Explore these suggested comparisons. Similarity is subjective.
Serge Lutens
Ambre Sultan
Amber · Aromatic · Fresh spicy.
The Zoo
Everlasting
Amber · Woody · Musky.
Laboratorio Olfattivo
Alkemi
Amber · Woody · Balsamic.
Explore a combination
Layering ideas to try.
Starting points from listed profiles, not community-tested pairings or compatibility scores.
Suggested experiment
Gypsy WaterBoth list Amber and Bergamot. Explore Bel Ambre’s amber direction alongside Gypsy Water’s woody profile. Shared notes offer a starting point for an experiment; the combination has not been wear-tested.
Compare each fragrance alone, then try a small amount together on a blotter. Keep the combination you enjoy; no application order or ratio has been validated.
Suggested experiment
Santal 33Both list Amber and Leather. Explore Bel Ambre’s amber direction alongside Santal 33’s woody profile. Shared notes offer a starting point for an experiment; the combination has not been wear-tested.
Compare each fragrance alone, then try a small amount together on a blotter. Keep the combination you enjoy; no application order or ratio has been validated.
A little more clarity.
Before you tryWhat does Bel Ambre smell like?
Bel Ambre by Jacques Fath has a listed amber, aromatic, fresh spicy profile, with notes of Juniper Berries, Black Pepper, Bergamot, Lemon, Orris.
Who created it?
The listed perfumer is Cécile Zarokian.
How long does it last?
The longevity rating is 3.54 out of 5, from 156 category votes. This is not a measurement in hours. A wear test is the best way to assess it for you.
Which notes define Bel Ambre?
Its listed notes include juniper berries, black pepper, bergamot, lemon, orris, caraway, white flowers, amber, leather, vetiver, musk. These describe the scent rather than its full ingredient formula.
04 / Find your next bottle
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PARFUM BIBLE / SCENT CARD
Bel Ambre
Jacques Fath
Leading accords
amber
aromatic
fresh spicy
powdery
iris
Relative prominence, not ingredient percentages.Listed notes · a selection
Juniper Berries · Black Pepper · Bergamot · Lemon · Orris · Caraway
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