
Ancienne Ambiance was founded by Adriana Carlucci as an extension of her family’s involvement with ancient art and antiquities. Originally starting as a gallery range, the company expanded and became a brand in its own right. They developed a secure following early on thanks to their passion for quality and this eventually led to the opening of their flagship boutique in 2014. Located in the heart of London’s fashionable Chelsea, Ancienne Ambience continues to win awards for its products and for the last three years has been rewarded with the Editor’s Choice in the Beauty Shortlist Awards.
When it came to creating the fragrances for the company, Adriana decided to approach perfumers both in the United Kingdom and also in France so that she could curate a carefully constructed range. Even from the very beginning it was clear that there had to be a link between all of the fragranced products in the catalogue, both candles and perfumes. This meant that the home scents felt like an extension of the fragrances and so a consistent style could be experienced from the company’s range. Ancienne Ambiance has cleverly achieved this without sacrificing a feeling of newness in each of its products.

Imagine a leather armchair in a country house library, along with a glass of whisky resting on a mahogany table, and you’re heading in the right direction with Colonia Nine. It opens with a traditional bergamot but the tonka bean and patchouli are the next to show themselves. This almond-like earthiness is then pierced by traces of tuberose and jasmine but a campherous lavender manages to bring notes of tobacco to mind. The wonderfully dry cedarwood in here is mixed with a smooth sandalwood that, along with delicate touches of whiskied vanilla, completes a beautifully woody oriental.
Colonia Nine is available from the Ancienne Ambiance website at ancienneambiance.com and is priced at £80 for 100ml or as part of the discovery collection for £60. [Samples provided by Ancienne Ambiance]
Good morning Stephan. It sounds like my kind of scent. I'm very much into 'Gentleman's Club' type fragrances. Current favourites being, Oddfellows Bouquet, and Blacks Club Leather.
ReplyDeleteHello Barry, I really loved that set of five fragrances and would definitely recommend that you try them. Best, Stephan
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