Ambitious vs Carbon Sapphire
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Carbon Sapphire takes 4 of 7 categories.
AmbitiousChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Carbon SapphireChoose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Ambitious2/7
Carbon Sapphire4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Carbon Sapphire
- Community sentiment
- Carbon Sapphire
- Longevity
- Carbon Sapphire
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Ambitious
- Versatility
- Ambitious
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Carbon Sapphire
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AmbitiousBoadicea the VictoriousCarbon SapphireBoadicea the VictoriousWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.28/ 5 · 46 votes
Have 26%Had 6%Want 68%
4.61/ 5 · 87 votes
Have 35%Had 7%Want 58%
Category winnerCarbon SapphireRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate57%Love
26%Like
11%Ok
2%Dislike
4%Hate
46 votes
72%Love
18%Like
8%Ok
0%Dislike
1%Hate
87 votes
Category winnerCarbon SapphireMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCarbon Sapphire
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAmbitiousBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
powdery69%
rose61%
woody100%
rose92%
oud84%
warm spicy77%
amber69%
earthy61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CorianderGuatemalan CardamomGeranium
Heart
Bulgarian RoseMoroccan RoseOrrisEgyptian Jasmine
Base
Siam BenzoinCrystal AmberSandalowoodPatchouliTonka BeanWhite Musk
Top
Bulgarian RoseGeraniumPalisander RosewoodEgyptian Jasmine
Heart
Rose de MaiSaffron
Base
Agarwood (Oud)Crystal AmberCypriol Oil or NagarmothaMuskSandalwoodGuaiac WoodCashmere WoodPatchouli
InformationalShared notesGeranium, Bulgarian Rose, Egyptian Jasmine and Crystal Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring69
Summer19
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night100
Spring77
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAmbitiousMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#25,886
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#5,531
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Category winnerCarbon SapphireHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAmbitious 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…
Reviews →Carbon Sapphire opens with a sharp burst of Bulgarian rose and herbal geranium before settling into a dense heart of Rose de Mai and bittersweet saffron. As the fragrance warms on skin, smoky Oud Assafi combines with earthy cypriol oil, dark guaiac wood, and dry amber to create a heavy resinous aura. The texture feels…
Reviews →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 Carbon Sapphire?
Carbon Sapphire takes 4 of 7 categories. Ambitious is rated 4.28/5 from 46 votes; Carbon Sapphire is rated 4.61/5 from 87 votes. Choose Ambitious for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Carbon Sapphire for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Ambitious or Carbon Sapphire?
Carbon Sapphire lasts longest (Carbon Sapphire 83/100, Ambitious 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ambitious or Carbon Sapphire?
Projection is very close: Ambitious 72/100, Carbon Sapphire 72/100 for sillage.
Do Ambitious and Carbon Sapphire smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Geranium, Bulgarian Rose, Egyptian Jasmine and Crystal Amber.
Is Ambitious or Carbon Sapphire better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ambitious is the stronger pick. For winter, Carbon Sapphire is the stronger pick. Ambitious suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ambitious and Carbon Sapphire?
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. Carbon Sapphire has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, Geranium, Palisander Rosewood and Egyptian Jasmine, heart notes of Rose de Mai and Saffron, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Crystal Amber, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Musk.
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