Fragrance comparison

Ambra vs was™

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 77 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ambra

Dr. Vranjes Firenze

4.0958 votes

Rank #31,902 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

was™

Neandertal

3.2119 votes

Rank #25,280 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambra takes 3 of 5 categories.

Ambra
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
was™
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ambra3/5

was™2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmbraDr. Vranjes Firenze

was™Neandertal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 39%Had 13%Want 49%

3.21/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 16%Had 2%Want 82%

Category winnerAmbraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

34%Like

17%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

58 votes

37%Love

16%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

32%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityAmbra

SillageAmbra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value69

Category winnerwas™Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody88%

powdery77%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy53%

vanilla42%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

iris84%

powdery77%

musky69%

woody61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both powdery, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

GeraniumIris Flower

Heart2-4 hrs

AmberLabdanumPatchouliRock rose

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodCedarwoodVanilla

Top

BergamotNutmegMateCardamom

Heart

DivinirisGeraniumCloveRock rose

Base

CedarwoodMuskPatchouliAmberSandalwoodVanillaVetiverStyrax

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Amber, Patchouli and Rock rose. Durations are only published for Ambra, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day71

Night100

Spring50

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex64

Women19

Men62

Unisex38

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,902

PerfumerPaolo Vranjes

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,280

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerwas™Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ambra by Dr. Vranjes Firenze opens with an unexpected flicker of green geranium and cool iris flower before easing into a cozy, golden room of warm resins. Rather than hitting you with heavy, syrupy sweetness, the fragrance develops around an earthy heart of rock rose, labdanum, and herbal patchouli. As the perfume re…

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was by Neandertal opens with sharp bergamot, cracked cardamom, and dry nutmeg before settling into a cool heart of Diviniris and geranium. As it sits on skin, the fragrance turns darker and woodier, drawing out cedarwood, patchouli, and earthy vetiver alongside a light touch of styrax resin and musk. Instead of a typi…

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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 was™?

Ambra takes 3 of 5 categories. Ambra is rated 4.09/5 from 58 votes; was™ is rated 3.21/5 from 19 votes. Choose Ambra for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose was™ for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambra or was™?

Ambra lasts longest (Ambra 74/100, was™ 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambra or was™?

Ambra projects furthest (Ambra 54/100, was™ 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambra and was™ smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Geranium, Amber, Patchouli and Rock rose.

Is Ambra or was™ better for summer or winter?

Ambra suits evening wear; was™ suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambra and was™?

Ambra has top notes of Geranium and Iris Flower, heart notes of Amber, Labdanum, Patchouli and Rock rose, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood and Vanilla. was™ has top notes of Bergamot, Nutmeg, Mate and Cardamom, heart notes of Diviniris, Geranium, Clove and Rock rose, a base of Cedarwood, Musk, Patchouli and Amber.