Fragrance comparison

A Book Liason In Lisbon vs Amberbomb

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 385 ratings analysed

5 wins

A Book Liason In Lisbon

Zara

3.81180 votes

Rank #12,084 FruityPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Amberbomb

Laboratorio Olfattivo

3.52205 votes

Rank #13,530 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A Book Liason In Lisbon takes 5 of 7 categories.

A Book Liason In Lisbon
Choose it for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Amberbomb
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

A Book Liason In Lisbon5/7

Amberbomb2/7

Ratings & consensus: A Book Liason In Lisbon
Community sentiment: A Book Liason In Lisbon
Longevity: Amberbomb
Sillage & projection: Amberbomb
Value for money: A Book Liason In Lisbon
Versatility: A Book Liason In Lisbon
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: A Book Liason In Lisbon

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A Book Liason In LisbonZara

AmberbombLaboratorio Olfattivo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 180 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.52/ 5 · 205 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerA Book Liason In LisbonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

55%Like

22%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

180 votes

33%Love

24%Like

17%Ok

15%Dislike

11%Hate

205 votes

Category winnerA Book Liason In LisbonMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityAmberbomb

SillageAmberbomb

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value45

Category winnerA Book Liason In LisbonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

patchouli88%

sweet77%

woody65%

warm spicy53%

earthy42%

woody100%

leather92%

animalic84%

earthy77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody, earthy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Plum

Heart

Strawberry

Base

Patchouli

Top

CoffeePlumCoconutStrawberryApple

Heart

IrisJasmineLily of the ValleyRose

Base

LeatherCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCedarPatchouliAmberSandalwoodWhite MuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesPlum, Strawberry and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer59

Fall93

Winter51

Day100

Night25

Spring31

Summer12

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerA Book Liason In LisbonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex21

Women78

Men57

Unisex34

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,084

PerfumerAne Ayo

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#13,530

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerA Book Liason In LisbonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara A Book Liason In Lisbon opens with a punch of juicy plum before settling into sweet strawberry and an earthy patchouli base. Composed by perfumer Ane Ayo, this fruity chypre delivers a bright profile tailored for casual spring mornings and crisp autumn afternoons. It offers an easy budget grab for anyone who enjo…

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Laboratorio Olfattivo Amberbomb punches through the air with a bold opening of dark coffee and tart plum. As the initial sweetness recedes, heavy leather and smoky cypriol oil take over the dry-down. Soft touches of vanilla and tonka bean smooth out the base, keeping the profile grounded for cold winter wear.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, A Book Liason In Lisbon or Amberbomb?

A Book Liason In Lisbon takes 5 of 7 categories. A Book Liason In Lisbon is rated 3.81/5 from 180 votes; Amberbomb is rated 3.52/5 from 205 votes. Choose A Book Liason In Lisbon for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Amberbomb for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, A Book Liason In Lisbon or Amberbomb?

Amberbomb lasts longest (Amberbomb 79/100, A Book Liason In Lisbon 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A Book Liason In Lisbon or Amberbomb?

Amberbomb projects furthest (Amberbomb 67/100, A Book Liason In Lisbon 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A Book Liason In Lisbon and Amberbomb smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Plum, Strawberry and Patchouli.

Is A Book Liason In Lisbon or Amberbomb better for summer or winter?

For summer, A Book Liason In Lisbon is the stronger pick. For winter, Amberbomb is the stronger pick. A Book Liason In Lisbon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A Book Liason In Lisbon and Amberbomb?

A Book Liason In Lisbon has top notes of Plum, heart notes of Strawberry, a base of Patchouli. Amberbomb has top notes of Coffee, Plum, Coconut and Strawberry, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley and Rose, a base of Leather, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Cedar and Patchouli.