Fragrance comparison

1902 Pamplemousse vs Ambra D'Oriente

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 30 ratings analysed

2 wins

1902 Pamplemousse

Parfums Berdoues

3.5929 votes

Rank #33,610 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Ambra D'Oriente

Officine del Profumo

4.001 votes

Rank #65,521 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1902 Pamplemousse takes 2 of 4 categories.

1902 Pamplemousse
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ambra D'Oriente
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

1902 Pamplemousse2/4

Ambra D'Oriente1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ambra D'Oriente
Sillage & projection: 1902 Pamplemousse
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1902 Pamplemousse

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

1902 PamplemousseParfums Berdoues

Ambra D'OrienteOfficine del Profumo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 42%Had 22%Want 37%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

10%Love

59%Like

17%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

29 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAmbra D'Oriente

Sillage1902 Pamplemousse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

fresh65%

aromatic48%

bitter30%

citrus100%

warm spicy90%

aromatic80%

amber70%

floral60%

fresh50%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

GrapefruitCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GrapefruitCitrusesCoriander

Heart

Floral NotesGingerCardamom

Base

Amber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit and Citruses. Durations are only published for 1902 Pamplemousse, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer100

Fall37

Winter5

Day100

Night19

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex70

Women20

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,610

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#65,521

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1902 PamplemousseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1902 Pamplemousse by Parfums Berdoues is an easygoing citrus aromatic fragrance built around sparkling grapefruit and crisp citruses. It opens with an immediate flash of tart, bitter fruit peel that quickly softens into a gentle, fresh spicy haze. Because it behaves like a traditional French splash cologne, the scent …

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Ambra D'Oriente by Officine del Profumo blends citrus top notes like grapefruit and coriander with a warm ginger and cardamom heart. It finishes on a grounding amber base. This oriental spicy scent offers an approachable style for both men and women, making it a reliable choice for casual daily wear during moderate sp…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1902 Pamplemousse or Ambra D'Oriente?

1902 Pamplemousse takes 2 of 4 categories. 1902 Pamplemousse is rated 3.59/5 from 29 votes; Ambra D'Oriente is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose 1902 Pamplemousse for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Ambra D'Oriente for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, 1902 Pamplemousse or Ambra D'Oriente?

Ambra D'Oriente lasts longest (Ambra D'Oriente 60/100, 1902 Pamplemousse 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1902 Pamplemousse or Ambra D'Oriente?

1902 Pamplemousse projects furthest (1902 Pamplemousse 54/100, Ambra D'Oriente 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1902 Pamplemousse and Ambra D'Oriente smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh accords. Common notes include Grapefruit and Citruses.

Is 1902 Pamplemousse or Ambra D'Oriente better for summer or winter?

1902 Pamplemousse suits daytime wear; Ambra D'Oriente suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1902 Pamplemousse and Ambra D'Oriente?

1902 Pamplemousse features Grapefruit and Citruses. Ambra D'Oriente has top notes of Grapefruit, Citruses and Coriander, heart notes of Floral Notes, Ginger and Cardamom, a base of Amber.