Fragrance comparison

Ambitious vs Aspen

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 124 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ambitious

Boadicea the Victorious

4.2846 votes

Rank #25,886 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Aspen

Thera Cosméticos

4.1378 votes

Rank #10,084 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambitious takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ambitious
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Aspen
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Ambitious4/7

Aspen3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmbitiousBoadicea the Victorious

AspenThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 26%Had 6%Want 68%

4.13/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 51%Had 9%Want 40%

Category winnerAmbitiousRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

26%Like

11%Ok

2%Dislike

4%Hate

46 votes

46%Love

37%Like

5%Ok

6%Dislike

5%Hate

78 votes

Category winnerAmbitiousMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAmbitious

SillageAmbitious

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAspenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

rose61%

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

mossy60%

herbal50%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CorianderGuatemalan CardamomGeranium

Heart

Bulgarian RoseMoroccan RoseOrrisEgyptian Jasmine

Base

Siam BenzoinCrystal AmberSandalowoodPatchouliTonka BeanWhite Musk

Top

LavenderGreen NotesBergamotRosemaryArtemisiaCorianderNeroliCinnamon

Heart

PineJuniper BerriesTarragonLily-of-the-ValleyCarawayRoseCloveJasmine

Base

OakmossMuskCedarLeatherVetiverCoconutAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Bulgarian Rose, Egyptian Jasmine 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

Spring69

Summer19

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer55

Fall95

Winter70

Day97

Night100

Category winnerAspenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex67

Women17

Men93

Unisex5

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,886

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#10,084

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerAspenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ambitious by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a sharp burst of Guatemalan cardamom, green coriander, and peppery geranium. That bright spice quickly gives way to a dense heart where Bulgarian rose and Moroccan rose mingle with earthy orris and Egyptian jasmine. As the fragrance settles, rich base notes of Siam benzo…

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Thera Cosméticos Aspen opens with a sharp burst of rosemary, bergamot, and bitter artemisia before settling into a pine-heavy green soap feel. Perfumer Mário Torri Neto built this 2020 release around aromatic herbs, oakmoss, and dry cedarwood. It offers a dense barbershop vibe for cold mornings, outdoor wear, or sharp…

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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, Ambitious or Aspen?

Ambitious takes 4 of 7 categories. Ambitious is rated 4.28/5 from 46 votes; Aspen is rated 4.13/5 from 78 votes. Choose Ambitious for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Aspen for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambitious or Aspen?

They last about the same: Ambitious 75/100, Aspen 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ambitious or Aspen?

Ambitious projects furthest (Ambitious 72/100, Aspen 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambitious and Aspen smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Coriander, Bulgarian Rose, Egyptian Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is Ambitious or Aspen better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aspen is the stronger pick. For winter, Ambitious is the stronger pick. Ambitious suits day or night wear; Aspen suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambitious and Aspen?

Ambitious has top notes of Coriander, Guatemalan Cardamom and Geranium, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Moroccan Rose, Orris and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Siam Benzoin, Crystal Amber, Sandalowood and Patchouli. Aspen has top notes of Lavender, Green Notes, Bergamot and Rosemary, heart notes of Pine, Juniper Berries, Tarragon and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Cedar and Leather.