Ambassadora

A classic, floral fragrance. Elegant, feminine, with a subtly sweet undertone. The flowers are distinctive, with a slightly lavender-like coolness. The scent lasts well, gradually softening into a powdery finish. The vintage-style bottle beautifully complements the perfume.

The fragrance opens with notes of pink pepper and juicy mandarin. The pyramid also lists violet and blueberries, but unfortunately my nose doesn’t pick them up. In the heart there’s a well blended bouquet of white flowers. This stage shares a certain similarity with YSL Libre, although I’d say they’re more distant cousins than sisters. Ambassadora feels denser and heavier, while Libre comes across as lighter and more airy. The base of Ambassadora is musky, woody and creamy. As it develops, the scent becomes soft and comforting, like wrapping yourself in your favourite blanket on a cooler evening. I had heard a lot about the impressive longevity of this composition, but on my skin it lasted a little over five hours. The projection at first is about an arm’s length, though it settles closer to the skin fairly quickly. It’s a pleasant fragrance for cooler weather, but it didn’t leave a particularly lasting impression on me.