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Ambery Vanilla
$49 · 76% similar to YSL Black Opium (our rating)
Opens with pink pepper and orange blossom, unfolding into a heart of coffee and jasmine, over a base of vanilla and patchouli. A cozy, moreish sweetness that invites a second sniff.
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What does Ambery Vanilla smell like?
Ambery Vanilla opens with pink pepper, orange blossom, a heart of coffee, jasmine, over a base of vanilla, patchouli.
Is Ambery Vanilla a good alternative to YSL Black Opium?
In our subjective opinion, Ambery Vanilla smells about 76% similar to Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Opium. Opens with pink pepper and orange blossom, unfolding into a heart of coffee and jasmine, over a base of vanilla and patchouli. A cozy, moreish sweetness that invites a second sniff.
Can you layer Ambery Vanilla with other fragrances?
Yes — Ambery Vanilla is one of the bottles LayerDen members use in our step-by-step layer suites. The full layering recipes are part of membership.
How much does Ambery Vanilla cost?
Ambery Vanilla is around $49, versus $140 for the original YSL Black Opium.
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