Fragrance comparison

Abyss Rose vs Ambre Nuit

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5,823 ratings analysed

Abyss Rose

Salum Parfums · 2023

2.7827 votes

Rank #70,862 WoodyMusky

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34%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Ambre Nuit

Dior · 2009

4.305,796 votes

Rank #216 RoseFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Nuit takes 6 of 7 categories.

Abyss Rose
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ambre Nuit
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Abyss Rose1/7

Ambre Nuit6/7

Ratings & consensus: Ambre Nuit
Community sentiment: Ambre Nuit
Longevity: Ambre Nuit
Sillage & projection: Ambre Nuit
Value for money: Ambre Nuit
Versatility: Abyss Rose
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ambre Nuit

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Abyss RoseSalum Parfums

Ambre NuitDior

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.78/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 23%Had 6%Want 71%

4.30/ 5 · 5,796 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerAmbre NuitRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

15%Like

15%Ok

15%Dislike

33%Hate

27 votes

60%Love

26%Like

7%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

1,920 votes

Category winnerAmbre NuitMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate44

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Nuit

SillageAmbre Nuit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value29

¤ Price value54

Category winnerAmbre NuitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky92%

leather84%

powdery77%

rose69%

patchouli61%

rose100%

floral70%

amber40%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Damask RoseYlang-YlangPink PepperBergamotSea Salt

Heart

PatchouliGuaiac WoodStyrax

Base

MuskSuedeBirchCedarVanillaAmber

Top

BergamotGrapefruit

Heart

Damask RosePink Pepper

Base

AmbergrisGuaiac WoodCedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesDamask Rose, Pink Pepper, Bergamot 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

Spring90

Summer80

Fall100

Winter60

Day44

Night100

Spring66

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAbyss RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

Men26

Unisex59

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,862

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched2023

Reviews0

Overall rank#216

PerfumerFrançois Demachy

Launched2009

Reviews981

Category winnerAmbre NuitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Salum Parfums Abyss Rose takes a classic crimson Damask rose and plunges it into a stormy coastal landscape. Created by perfumer Luca Maffei in 2023, the scent kicks off with crisp bergamot, mineral sea salt, and a pinch of spicy pink pepper. As the sharp marine breeze softens, earthy patchouli and smoky guaiac wood w…

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Dior Ambre Nuit delivers a sparkling, luminous contrast between bright citrus fruits, velvety floral petals, and dry woody warmth. The fragrance opens with a refreshing splash of bergamot and grapefruit, dusted with a fine crackle of pink pepper. As the zesty sparkle settles, a dewy Damask rose emerges at the heart, r…

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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, Abyss Rose or Ambre Nuit?

Ambre Nuit takes 6 of 7 categories. Abyss Rose is rated 2.78/5 from 27 votes; Ambre Nuit is rated 4.30/5 from 5,796 votes. Choose Abyss Rose for a woody and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ambre Nuit for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Abyss Rose or Ambre Nuit?

Ambre Nuit lasts longest (Ambre Nuit 75/100, Abyss Rose 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abyss Rose or Ambre Nuit?

Ambre Nuit projects furthest (Ambre Nuit 65/100, Abyss Rose 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abyss Rose and Ambre Nuit smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose accords. Common notes include Damask Rose, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Patchouli.

Is Abyss Rose or Ambre Nuit better for summer or winter?

For summer, Abyss Rose is the stronger pick. For winter, Ambre Nuit is the stronger pick. Abyss Rose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abyss Rose and Ambre Nuit?

Abyss Rose has top notes of Damask Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Guaiac Wood and Styrax, a base of Musk, Suede, Birch and Cedar. Ambre Nuit has top notes of Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Damask Rose and Pink Pepper, a base of Ambergris, Guaiac Wood, Cedar and Patchouli.