Fragrance comparison

Ambition vs Oliver

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 191 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ambition

Wal Mar

3.605 votes

Rank #66,630 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Oliver

Strangers Parfumerie

4.08186 votes

Rank #8,775 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambition takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ambition
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Oliver
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Ambition3/4

Oliver1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmbitionWal Mar

OliverStrangers Parfumerie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 55%Had 5%Want 40%

4.08/ 5 · 186 votes

Have 32%Had 11%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

42%Love

33%Like

16%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

186 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAmbition

SillageAmbition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value45

Category winnerAmbitionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

patchouli77%

powdery69%

green61%

citrus100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

green74%

fresh spicy65%

fresh56%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitBergamotMagnoliaJasmine

Heart

Herbal NotesGingerPowdery Notes

Base

PatchouliAmberMuskOrris RootCedar

Notes

PetitgrainBitter OrangeMojitoBergamotSea SaltGrapefruitClary SageOrange BlossomCypressMagnoliaBasilOakmoss

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot and Magnolia. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter3

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

Men38

Unisex57

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,630

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,775

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerOliverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ambition opens with a sharp burst of grapefruit and bergamot before settling into a warm core of ginger and herbal notes. Dense cedar, patchouli, and earthy orris root ground the dry down. It wears comfortably in crisp autumn air, making it a reliable pick for casual morning errands or structured office environments.

Reviews →

Prin Lomros built Oliver around a rush of bitter orange, sharp petitgrain, and icy mojito mint that cuts straight through humid summer heat. Bright grapefruit and salty sea breezes give way to a green heart of cut grass, basil, and orange blossom, resting on dry cypress and soft ambrette musk. It wears crisp and botan…

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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, Ambition or Oliver?

Ambition takes 3 of 4 categories. Ambition is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes; Oliver is rated 4.08/5 from 186 votes. Choose Ambition for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Oliver for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ambition or Oliver?

Ambition lasts longest (Ambition 69/100, Oliver 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambition or Oliver?

Projection is very close: Ambition 54/100, Oliver 52/100 for sillage.

Do Ambition and Oliver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot and Magnolia.

Is Ambition or Oliver better for summer or winter?

Ambition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambition and Oliver?

Ambition has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Magnolia and Jasmine, heart notes of Herbal Notes, Ginger and Powdery Notes, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Musk and Orris Root. Oliver features Petitgrain, Bitter Orange, Mojito, Bergamot and Sea Salt.