It’s a warmer day, so we’re going fresh! If Sprite was a shower gel, it would be this.

Diving into this Heritage house of Santa Maria Novella Today just felt right with the Ambra! Here's ChatGPT's view on it. Ambra – Santa Maria Novella House: Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella (Florence, 1221) Fragrance Family: Amber / Resinous / Woody / Balsamic Gender: UnisexStyle: Classical amber, monastic warmth, contemplative luxury Ambra is one of Santa Maria Novella’s most archetypal creations. This is not “modern amber” (sweet, vanilla-heavy, glossy). Instead, it is historic amber—resins, warmth, powder, and quiet spiritual depth. This smells like heated stone, incense residue, and golden resins slowly warming in a candlelit room. 🔥 Scent Pyramid (Structured Profile) Top Notes - Soft citrus hints – muted, aged, gently bitter - Aromatic nuances – herbal and restrained, almost medicinal The opening is subdued and dignified. No sparkle, no sharpness—just a gentle introduction. Heart Notes - Amber accord – resinous, dry, classical - Warm spices – subtle, rounded, never sharp - Powdery facets – old parchment, cosmetic powder, antique drawers This is the core of Ambra. It feels warm but not sweet, enveloping but never heavy. Base Notes - Balsamic resins - Dry woods - Aromatic ambergris-style warmth (conceptual, not marine) The dry-down is long, comforting, and deeply old-world—almost ecclesiastical. 🧠 How Ambra Actually Smells (Plain Language) Ambra smells like: - Warm resin slowly melting - Antique wood furniture near a hearth - Incense smoke absorbed into stone walls - Golden powder and dried herbs It is: - Dry-warm (not sweet-warm) - Resinous - Powdered - Meditative This is a scent that slows time. ❄️🍂 Seasonality & Temperature Use Season ”Suitability 🍂 Fall Excellent ❄️ Winter Outstanding 🌸 Spring Good (cool days only) ☀️ Summer Not recommended Ideal Temperature Range:35°F–60°F (2°C–16°C) Ambra shines when the air is cold enough to let its warmth expand slowly. 💥 Performance Characteristics