Captured in Amber is a perfume in EnVoyage Perfumes’ Souvenir de Chocolate Trio. This is a scent that is meant to “evoke the Victorian era fetish for the Orient“. And I get that from this sweet, animalic amber that uses materials from around the globe.
Captured in Amber is an amber gourmand. It opens as a rich, sticky honey that is sweet and animalic. It wears as a sweet yet animalic amber with dark, spicy Mexican hot chocolate. The best word to describe this heart is “syrupy”. It’s a rich and sweet amber. The dry-down of Captured in Amber is both sweet and savory. It’s chocolate with a salty ambergris with a hint of patchouli.
A local coffee shop used to do an “amber mocha”. This was a mocha with honey, clove and peru balsam. I’d order it with almond milk. It was rich, but a really great treat to have occasionally. And being a perfume lover, I was delighted to see it on the menu. Captured in Amber reminds me so much of this “amber mocha” I used to order. And this is a wonderful thing. And now I’m craving that mocha now more than ever…
Notes listed include Persian amber and dark chocolate. Launched in 2014. PERFUMER – Shelley Wallington
Give Captured in Amber a try if you like sweet amber perfumes or sophisticated gourmands. Or perfumes like Smell Bent Gelty Pleasures, Guerlain Gourmand Coquin, La Via del Profumo Amber Chocolate, Pacifica Mexican Cocoa and/or DSH Perfumes Piment et Chocolat.
Projection is average and longevity is above average in the extrait concentration. It’s also available as an EDP.
Captured in Amber comes in a few concentrations. I’ve reviewed the extrait that retails for $30 at EnVoyage Perfumes.
Victoria’s Final EauPINION – Sweet, spicy and smooth amber. If you like sweet ambers that don’t lean powdery, this is one to try. If you want something that resembles a spiced hot chocolate, this is one to try.
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Thank you for your kind words about Captured in Amber.
I confess, I’m envious of your amber mocha.
What a great idea!
Thank you for sharing!
That “amber mocha” description sounds super good, both in terms of the coffee and this perfume!
I’ve been wanting an amber mocha for weeks now…
[…] EnVoyage Perfumes Captured in Amber Extrait – If you’re going to be drinking dark ales, let me suggest a chocolate amber like Captured in Amber. It’s a sweet amber that doesn’t go powdery. Pairs well with really good beer. Retails for $30 at EnVoyage Perfumes. Full review here. […]