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Perfume extract
Amthra Burning Black
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Amthra Burning Black — a fragrance with character
Amthra Burning Black is a rich perfume extract released in 2024 by the Indonesian brand Amthra.
This unisex fragrance belongs to the oriental and gourmand families and was created for those who love dense, expressive compositions with prominent spicy, sweet and dark accents.
The name Burning Black alone sets the mood: the fragrance smells warm, deep and striking, like evening light on polished leather.
The composition is built around a contrast between a fresh citrus opening and a dense, almost smoky base.
It combines spicy, fruity, gourmand, woody, leathery, ambery and balsamic nuances.
Thanks to this structure, Burning Black unfolds dynamically rather than flatly: the first minutes are brighter and livelier, the heart becomes more enveloping, and the dry-down leaves a lasting warm impression.
Development and character
The fragrance opens with spicy cardamom, juicy mandarin and a hint of dried fruit.
Cardamom adds a dry piquancy, mandarin brings a brief burst of citrus freshness, while the dried fruit immediately hints at the sweetness to come.
This accord does not feel light or sporty: even from the start, it has a distinctly oriental richness.
Coffee, honey, rum and tobacco emerge at the heart. Coffee's bitterness blends with honeyed softness, the alcoholic warmth of rum and a dry tobacco nuance.
As a result, Burning Black develops an especially appealing gourmand character, but it does not become a simple sweet composition: tobacco and spices maintain the balance and add a mature, expressive edge.
Sillage and wearability
Amthra Burning Black is described as having very strong sillage, so it calls for careful attention to dosage.
It is best suited to evenings, cool weather, special occasions and situations when you want to emphasize your individuality.
In warm indoor spaces and hot climates, it may unfold with particular intensity, while in autumn and winter the ambery-leathery base sounds most harmonious.
Specific recommendations for the number of sprays on skin and clothing are not available in the published data.
Given its “Perfume (Extract)” concentration and very strong sillage, it is wise to begin with a minimal application and increase it only after observing how the fragrance behaves on your skin.
The composition may last longer on fabric, so a particularly careful approach is important when applying it to clothing.
The fragrance in the brand's style
Amthra Burning Black presents the Indonesian brand Amthra through a rich oriental palette in which gourmand nuances meet leather, amber, tobacco and woody facets.
The release comes across as confident and noticeable: it does not try to be an unobtrusive everyday background, but creates an expressive atmosphere around the wearer.
At the same time, its unisex positioning makes it appealing to anyone who enjoys warm, spicy-sweet fragrances, regardless of gender.
Similar fragrances
To explore a similar mood, consider The Spirit of Dubai Turath, as well as Mugler A*Men Pure Leather and Nabeel Acqua di Nabeel Absolute.
These fragrances share an affinity for dense, warm and distinctive combinations, but Burning Black stands out with its blend of coffee, rum, honey and tobacco set against a deep ambery-leathery base.
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