Amber Shadow lures you in with its glowing light and exquisite fruits, darkened by black tea. Woody silhouettes cast enigmatic shadows between velvet moonbeams. Our Dark Academia concept “Ambral Sanctum” is a portmanteau with Umbral (shadow) and Amber. Sanctum is a sacred place, like a dark library for magic seekers to learn about elixirs and spells.
“Perfumery, like alchemy, is an art form which has been steeped with secrecy for centuries. Both require years of study to master through painstaking trial and error. We all have the opportunity to strive for mastery in our own fields. Sometimes, this means stepping into the darkness and facing our innermost fears head on. Like the alchemists, as well as the physical world, we can transmute our persona, refine our spirit and reach our fullest potential.”
-Sam Macer
Gorgeous amber fragrance for fall & winter! Very deep, mysterious and complex with a playful and romantic edge. Perfectly unisex with a nice sillage, projection and longevity.
This fragrance is so smooth and well blended. I loved it at first sniff. It feels deep and mysterious while still being playful. It immediately makes me feel like reading a good book in an old library with my favorite tea. I had to buy two bottles because I love it so much. I love wearing it in fall or winter. Sam Macer is such a talented perfumer.
I’ve been on the hunt for all “dark academia” perfumes, but this just didn’t do it for me. All I really get is artificial apricot, like a gummy candy, and maybe a hint of leather in the dry down. It’s not the WORST, but waaayyyyy too fruity and definitely not dark academia.
Really loved this fragrance
On Sam's YouTube page, he describes how he was given an assignment to create a fragrance with specific qualities. I bought the travel size product after hearing him describe all the care he went through, including artwork as part of the package. He absolutely nailed it. It's unique enough that some people might not be pleased by it, so I am wearing it for my own enjoyment at home.