SOTD: Stronger With You Amber by Giorgio Armani 15/10/2025

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Stronger With You Amber is a limited-edition flanker ifrom 2023. Its my fifth bottle now in the highly successful SWY line, designed to amplify the warm, resinous aspects of the original scent DNA. It is a rich, powerful Amber Fougere.

With top notes of Fresh Lavender & Mandarin Essence, The initial blast is assertive & confident, with the aromatic freshness of lavender and a slight lift from mandarin. This aromatic quality is essential, as it cuts through the sweetness & prevents the fragrance from becoming to sweet. The heart is where the scent earns its name. The rich, warm amber accord fully emerges, blending seamlessly with the aromatic opening. This amber is resinous, slightly spicy, and deeply comforting, providing a luxurious, glowing warmth. The final dry-down is dominated by a creamy, indulgent vanilla bourbon. It's a deep, sweet, and slightly balsamic vanilla that anchors the amber, ensuring the fragrance remains warm and cozy on the skin for hours.

The heavy base of vanilla & amber ensures it clings to the skin and clothing for a significant duration. Most of my hoodies now have the scent embedded into them. Oh and so does my pillow. It projects assertively in the first 1-2 hours, creating a noticeable "scent bubble" that people will smell. After the initial blast, it settles into a more contained, but persistent, intimate warmth. This is a Fall & Winter wear. The warmth and density are perfectly suited for cold air. Perfect for evening & date night wear. Is it my favourite in the linem Maybe not, but its a damn fine addition for sure.

My Rating: 7.5/10

Scent: 2.5

Longevity: 2

Sillage: 2

Y/N: 1

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