Fragrance comparison

Amber In Bloom vs Dear Gabby

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 162 ratings analysed

3 wins

Amber In Bloom

Zara

4.01159 votes

Rank #7,692 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Dear Gabby

Alexandria Fragrances

3.333 votes

Rank #61,104 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amber In Bloom takes 3 of 4 categories.

Amber In Bloom
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Dear Gabby
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Amber In Bloom3/4

Dear Gabby1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Amber In Bloom
Sillage & projection: Amber In Bloom
Value for money: Dear Gabby
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Amber In Bloom

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amber In BloomZara

Dear GabbyAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 159 votes

Have 61%Had 11%Want 28%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 29%Had 10%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

44%Like

13%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

159 votes

0%Love

33%Like

67%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityAmber In Bloom

SillageAmber In Bloom

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value100

Category winnerDear GabbyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

tuberose86%

amber72%

animalic58%

powdery44%

woody30%

white floral100%

woody92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

musky69%

fruity61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Jasmine

Heart

Tuberose

Base

AmberCashmeran

Top

GrapefruitOrange BlossomJasmineYlang-Ylang

Heart

Mandarin OrangeTuberoseBlack CurrantMusk

Base

SandalwoodLily-of-the-ValleyPearCashmeranPink PepperIris

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Tuberose and Cashmeran. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex23

Women76

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,692

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#61,104

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmber In BloomHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Looking for an affordable creamy tuberose? Our review of Amber In Bloom by Zara breaks down how this warm, white floral-amber blend wears on skin, its longevity, and how it compares to high-end niche alternatives.

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Dear Gabby reads as a bright white floral with a polished musky, woody base. Grapefruit and orange blossom give the opening a lively lift, then tuberose, jasmine, and soft fruit notes bring a smoother, creamier feel before sandalwood, cashmeran, and iris settle in. It looks best suited to someone who likes feminine fl…

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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, Amber In Bloom or Dear Gabby?

Amber In Bloom takes 3 of 4 categories. Amber In Bloom is rated 4.01/5 from 159 votes; Dear Gabby is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Amber In Bloom for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Dear Gabby for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amber In Bloom or Dear Gabby?

Amber In Bloom lasts longest (Amber In Bloom 64/100, Dear Gabby 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber In Bloom or Dear Gabby?

Projection is very close: Amber In Bloom 51/100, Dear Gabby 50/100 for sillage.

Do Amber In Bloom and Dear Gabby smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Tuberose and Cashmeran.

Is Amber In Bloom or Dear Gabby better for summer or winter?

Dear Gabby suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber In Bloom and Dear Gabby?

Amber In Bloom has top notes of Jasmine, heart notes of Tuberose, a base of Amber and Cashmeran. Dear Gabby has top notes of Grapefruit, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Mandarin Orange, Tuberose, Black Currant and Musk, a base of Sandalwood, Lily-of-the-Valley, Pear and Cashmeran.