Fragrance comparison

Aamal Metallique vs Ambra

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 170 ratings analysed

Aamal Metallique

The Spirit of Dubai

3.449 votes

Rank #64,666 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Ambra

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

4.35161 votes

Rank #8,353 AmberHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Aamal Metallique
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Ambra
Choose it for a amber and herbal character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Aamal Metallique2/4

Ambra2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aamal Metallique
Sillage & projection: Aamal Metallique
Value for money: Ambra
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ambra

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aamal MetalliqueThe Spirit of Dubai

AmbraLe Couvent Maison de Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 28%Had 3%Want 69%

4.35/ 5 · 161 votes

Have 39%Had 7%Want 54%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

22%Like

22%Ok

0%Dislike

22%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

50%Love

40%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

161 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityAamal Metallique

SillageAamal Metallique

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value60

Category winnerAmbraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

sweet92%

woody84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

amber100%

herbal91%

sweet83%

warm spicy74%

musky65%

woody56%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PetitgrainCoconutBlackcurrantPeachBergamotNutmegLemon

Heart

Solar NotesYlang YlangLily of the ValleySaltOrchidTiareImmortelleJasmine

Base

AgarwoodSandalwoodAmbergrisVetiverVanillaTonkaPatchouliLabdanum

Top15 to 30 minutes

Bergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

Immortelle

Base6 to 8 hours

Labdanum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Immortelle and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Ambra, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring51

Summer24

Fall100

Winter83

Day69

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex0

Women75

Men24

Unisex66

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,666

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,353

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerAmbraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aamal Metallique opens with an immediate burst of green petitgrain, tart blackcurrant, and juicy peach, backed by a rich swirl of creamy coconut. The top settles quickly into a radiant floral heart. Creamy ylang ylang, tiare, and powdery orchid mingle with a crisp mineral salt note and warm solar tones. As hours pass,…

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Ambra by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum delivers a focused study on resinous warmth shaped by perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena. The composition opens with a crisp flash of bergamot citrus before giving way to dry, sun-baked immortelle. At the base, rich labdanum anchors the fragrance with sticky balsamic depth and amber richn…

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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, Aamal Metallique or Ambra?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Aamal Metallique is rated 3.44/5 from 9 votes; Ambra is rated 4.35/5 from 161 votes. Choose Aamal Metallique for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Ambra for a amber and herbal character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aamal Metallique or Ambra?

Aamal Metallique lasts longest (Aamal Metallique 87/100, Ambra 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aamal Metallique or Ambra?

Aamal Metallique projects furthest (Aamal Metallique 67/100, Ambra 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aamal Metallique and Ambra smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Immortelle and Labdanum.

Is Aamal Metallique or Ambra better for summer or winter?

Aamal Metallique suits day or night wear; Ambra suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aamal Metallique and Ambra?

Aamal Metallique has top notes of Petitgrain, Coconut, Blackcurrant and Peach, heart notes of Solar Notes, Ylang Ylang, Lily of the Valley and Salt, a base of Agarwood, Sandalwood, Ambergris and Vetiver. Ambra has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Immortelle, a base of Labdanum.