Fragrance comparison

Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas vs JD Fidele Ambre

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 112 ratings analysed

4 wins

Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas

Mercedes-Benz

4.14102 votes

Rank #7,980 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

JD Fidele Ambre

JD Jeffrey Dame

4.2010 votes

Rank #46,929 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas takes 4 of 5 categories.

Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
JD Fidele Ambre
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas4/5

JD Fidele Ambre1/5

Ratings & consensus: Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: JD Fidele Ambre
Sillage & projection: Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas
Value for money: Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Addictive Oriental by Alberto MorillasMercedes-Benz

JD Fidele AmbreJD Jeffrey Dame

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 38%Had 12%Want 50%

4.20/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 17%Had 22%Want 61%

Category winnerAddictive Oriental by Alberto MorillasRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

42%Like

6%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

102 votes

60%Love

20%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityJD Fidele Ambre

SillageAddictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value63

Category winnerAddictive Oriental by Alberto MorillasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green92%

woody84%

lavender77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

white floral77%

green69%

citrus61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintLemon

Heart

LavenderFig LeafClary Sage

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodCashmere Wood

Top

MintOrangeLemonLavenderClary SageBasil

Heart

GeraniumJasmineYlang-YlangGardeniaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

FirPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodCedarMuskCivetBenzoin

InformationalShared notesMint, Lemon, Lavender and Clary Sage. 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

Summer51

Fall0

Winter31

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex15

Women9

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,980

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#46,929

PerfumerHugh Spencer

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAddictive Oriental by Alberto MorillasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alberto Morillas created Addictive Oriental for Mercedes-Benz in 2015 as a fresh aromatic fragrance built around an unusual fig note. The composition opens with crisp mint and sour lemon before settling into green fig leaf, herbal lavender, and clary sage. A base of smooth tonka bean, sandalwood, and cashmere wood giv…

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JD Fidele Ambre by JD Jeffrey Dame opens with a sharp burst of mint, lemon, and herbal basil that instantly cues classic barbershop grooming. The aromatic top quickly yields to a heart of geranium and jasmine, introducing a cool floral layer over a darker, earthier base. As the fragrance settles, warm amber undertones…

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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, Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas or JD Fidele Ambre?

Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas takes 4 of 5 categories. Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas is rated 4.14/5 from 102 votes; JD Fidele Ambre is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes. Choose Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose JD Fidele Ambre for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas or JD Fidele Ambre?

JD Fidele Ambre lasts longest (JD Fidele Ambre 84/100, Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas or JD Fidele Ambre?

Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas projects furthest (Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas 63/100, JD Fidele Ambre 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas and JD Fidele Ambre smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and green accords. Common notes include Mint, Lemon, Lavender and Clary Sage.

Is Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas or JD Fidele Ambre better for summer or winter?

JD Fidele Ambre suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas and JD Fidele Ambre?

Addictive Oriental by Alberto Morillas has top notes of Mint and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Fig Leaf and Clary Sage, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Cashmere Wood. JD Fidele Ambre has top notes of Mint, Orange, Lemon and Lavender, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Gardenia, a base of Fir, Patchouli, Vetiver and Sandalwood.