Ambitious vs L’Aimée
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
21%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ambitious takes 5 of 7 categories.
AmbitiousChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
L’AiméeChoose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ambitious5/7
L’Aimée2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ambitious
- Community sentiment
- Ambitious
- Longevity
- Ambitious
- Sillage & projection
- Ambitious
- Value for money
- Ambitious
- Versatility
- L’Aimée
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- L’Aimée
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AmbitiousBoadicea the VictoriousL’AiméeMDCI ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.28/ 5 · 46 votes
Have 26%Had 6%Want 68%
3.82/ 5 · 144 votes
Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%
Category winnerAmbitiousRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate57%Love
26%Like
11%Ok
2%Dislike
4%Hate
46 votes
50%Love
30%Like
10%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate
120 votes
Category winnerAmbitiousMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAmbitious
SillageAmbitious
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%
white floral100%
fruity92%
sweet84%
citrus77%
powdery69%
woody61%
Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody and powdery
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
Italian MandarinBergamotBlack currant leaf
Heart
French orange flowerOrrisEgyptian JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyChampacaHeliotropeBulgarian Rose
Base
RaspberryPeachWhite MuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)AmyrisOakmossVanillaAustralian Sandalwood
InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose, Orris, Egyptian Jasmine and White Musk. 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
Spring100
Summer96
Fall83
Winter54
Day100
Night52
Category winnerL’AiméeMost 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#8,045
PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer
Launched—
Reviews25
Category winnerL’AiméeHigher 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 →L’Aimée is a polished floral with citrus brightness, orange blossom, soft powder and a gently fruity base. Reviewers often describe it as elegant, clean, vintage-leaning and distinctly feminine, with a classical French perfume feel rather than a trendy sweet floral mood. It suits shoppers who enjoy powdery white flora…
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 L’Aimée?
Ambitious takes 5 of 7 categories. Ambitious is rated 4.28/5 from 46 votes; L’Aimée is rated 3.82/5 from 144 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 L’Aimée for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Ambitious or L’Aimée?
Ambitious lasts longest (Ambitious 75/100, L’Aimée 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ambitious or L’Aimée?
Ambitious projects furthest (Ambitious 72/100, L’Aimée 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ambitious and L’Aimée smell similar?
Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Orris, Egyptian Jasmine and White Musk.
Is Ambitious or L’Aimée better for summer or winter?
For summer, L’Aimée is the stronger pick. For winter, Ambitious is the stronger pick. Ambitious suits day or night wear; L’Aimée suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ambitious and L’Aimée?
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. L’Aimée has top notes of Italian Mandarin, Bergamot and Black currant leaf, heart notes of French orange flower, Orris, Egyptian Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Raspberry, Peach, White Musk and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).
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