Fragrance comparison

Ambra vs London

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 201 ratings analysed

Ambra

Cave

5.001 votes

Rank #52,105 AmberAromatic

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54%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

London

Roja Dove

4.25200 votes

Rank #3,106 Warm SpicyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

London takes 4 of 4 categories.

Ambra
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
London
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ambra0/4

London4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmbraCave

LondonRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%

4.25/ 5 · 200 votes

Have 28%Had 9%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

65%Love

23%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

4%Hate

110 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityLondon

SillageLondon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value45

Category winnerLondonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

balsamic69%

vanilla61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both amber, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CorianderOreganoMyrtleBenzoin

Heart2-4 hrs

AngelicaBay LeafMyrrhVanillaPowdery Notes

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumAmber

Top

LavenderSageBergamotOregano

Heart

LabdanumMay Rose

Base

BenzoinIncenseCypressCloveVanillaCardamomSandalwoodCoriander

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Oregano, Benzoin and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Ambra, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring29

Summer15

Fall100

Winter91

Day68

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men52

Unisex40

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,105

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,106

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews29

Category winnerLondonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cave Ambra brings a distinctive Mediterranean herbal twist to traditional warm resin perfumes. Instead of diving straight into thick dessert vanilla, the scent opens with an unexpected pairing of savory oregano, crushed coriander seeds, and refreshing wild myrtle over sweet golden benzoin resin. As the perfume settles…

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Roja Dove London opens as a smooth, resin-rich amber with labdanum front and centre, then settles into a softer mix of herbs, spice, incense and gentle sweetness. It wears polished rather than loud. This suits someone who enjoys warm, refined amber fragrances with a leathery, slightly smoky edge. It makes the most sen…

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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, Ambra or London?

London takes 4 of 4 categories. Ambra is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; London is rated 4.25/5 from 200 votes. Choose Ambra for a amber and aromatic character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose London for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambra or London?

London lasts longest (London 81/100, Ambra 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambra or London?

London projects furthest (London 70/100, Ambra 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambra and London smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Coriander, Oregano, Benzoin and Vanilla.

Is Ambra or London better for summer or winter?

Ambra suits day or night wear; London suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambra and London?

Ambra has top notes of Coriander, Oregano, Myrtle and Benzoin, heart notes of Angelica, Bay Leaf, Myrrh and Vanilla, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Labdanum and Amber. London has top notes of Lavender, Sage, Bergamot and Oregano, heart notes of Labdanum and May Rose, a base of Benzoin, Incense, Cypress and Clove.