Fragrance comparison

Alhambra vs Ambra

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 76 ratings analysed

3 wins

Alhambra

Antonio Visconti

4.1375 votes

Rank #11,350 AmberBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Ambra

Cave

5.001 votes

Rank #52,105 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alhambra takes 3 of 4 categories.

Alhambra
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Ambra
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Alhambra3/4

Ambra1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlhambraAntonio Visconti

AmbraCave

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 22%Had 7%Want 70%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAlhambra

SillageAlhambra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value25

Category winnerAmbraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

balsamic86%

warm spicy72%

woody58%

patchouli44%

sweet30%

amber100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LabdanumCorianderRoseBergamot

Heart

PatchouliOpoponaxSaffron

Base

MyrrhBenzoinSandalwoodIncenseAgarwood (Oud)

Top20-30 mins

CorianderOreganoMyrtleBenzoin

Heart2-4 hrs

AngelicaBay LeafMyrrhVanillaPowdery Notes

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumAmber

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Coriander, Patchouli and Myrrh. Durations are only published for Ambra, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring17

Summer33

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,350

PerfumerAntonio Visconti

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#52,105

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAlhambraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alhambra is a dark amber incense scent with a resinous, church-like feel from the first spray. Labdanum, opoponax, myrrh and benzoin give it a rich balsamic core, while saffron, coriander and patchouli keep it warm, spiced and slightly earthy. It usually wears best in cooler weather and suits someone who enjoys deep, …

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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, Alhambra or Ambra?

Alhambra takes 3 of 4 categories. Alhambra is rated 4.13/5 from 75 votes; Ambra is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Alhambra for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Ambra for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Alhambra or Ambra?

Alhambra lasts longest (Alhambra 80/100, Ambra 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alhambra or Ambra?

Alhambra projects furthest (Alhambra 72/100, Ambra 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alhambra and Ambra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Coriander, Patchouli and Myrrh.

Is Alhambra or Ambra better for summer or winter?

Alhambra suits day or night wear; Ambra suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alhambra and Ambra?

Alhambra has top notes of Labdanum, Coriander, Rose and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Opoponax and Saffron, a base of Myrrh, Benzoin, Sandalwood and Incense. Ambra has top notes of Coriander, Oregano, Myrtle and Benzoin, heart notes of Angelica, Bay Leaf, Myrrh and Vanilla, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Labdanum and Amber.