AERIN Amber Musk Eau de Parfum

I've never owned or smelled an Aerin fragrance and going by the name alone, this is not one I would have normally been attracted to. But my friend gave me a huge bag of perfume samples, this being one of them, and this was an instant love at first sniff. I'm not, or didn't think I was a fan of amber or musk, but this one smells so soft and pretty. Compared to some other amber fragrances, this one is softer and not as overwhelming, so perhaps for people like myself who aren't a big fan of strong amber notes, this one might be a good one to ease into. The first day I wore this perfume, I was wearing a super soft and pale nude/light tan sweater, and if perfumes could have a corresponding color and texture, it would be that. The scent is so warm, softly sensual and romantic and just so beautiful. I feel so feminine when I'm wearing this.

I don't remember the last time I thought, oh, what a nice scent, and I have over 500 perfumes. I tried it for the first time in a perfumery, it left a good impression and I didn't forget it, I was waiting for a moment to buy it on a good offer, today I got it with Estee Lauder deal, amazing.

Warm, gentle, not at all aggressive, but exciting, it makes it clear that he is wrapped in your aura.

If I had bought it for fragrant notes, I would hardly have ever chosen it, but the right perfume always finds its way to us.

This is so delicately soft and pretty. It's such a comforting scent that makes you feel warm and cozy, especially on days that call for a lighter perfume. This is definitely a very light scent that needs to be reapplied every so often. The great thing about it though is that no matter how many times you reapply, it never offends anyone.

Whilst I understand where some of the negative reviews are coming from regarding price for a skin-scent, for me, the cozy deliciousness of this fragrance, coupled with the fact it shares similarities with a long-lost fragrance I really enjoyed, makes this a winner in my book. Amber Musk definitely smells like an offering from Cacharel, but I think it's reminiscent of the discontinued Gloria, which now costs the earth should you want a bottle. Gloria, with its amber-croissant-vanilla-custard-cherry accords (especially prominent in the body oil) was a super gourmand from before fragrances became syrupy-sweet, and this smells almost exactly like it. It is diffuse and light, but hangs around close to the skin in a wonderful hug. I also agree that it's similar to the fantastic original Chanel Egoiste, which had a buttery amber and pluminess, and you could also place it beside Lalique le parfum as a smellalike.

I fell in love with this one the first time I smelled it in the store. Scent wise it is perfection to me. It truly is like a thin beige cashmere sweater - cozy and calming yet light to wear. Amber musk has a certain airiness to it that stops it from ever being cloying or overwhelming. Perfect for a cozy night at home, but just as perfect as an inoffensive office fragrance. Sometimes even the thought of some of my more “dense” perfumes can make me feel nauseous- but those days I can still wear Amber musk without any problem at all. Do I wish it lasted a bit longer or maybe projected a bit more - sure, but performance isn’t THAT bad, and in some settings, such as at the office, the moderate projection is actually a plus. I’m really glad I have Amber musk in my collection.