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Ambra Estratto vs Plum in Cognac

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

Updated 1,074 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Plum in Cognac takes 2 of 2 categories.

  • Ambra Estratto

    Choose it for a woody and amber character. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Plum in Cognac

    Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Ambra Estratto0/2
Plum in Cognac2/2
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Plum in Cognac
Sillage & projection
Not scored
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Plum in Cognac

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Ambra EstrattoNobile 1942
Plum in CognacScents of Wood
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 4%Had 4%Want 92%
4.22/ 5 · 1,074 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

56%Love
25%Like
12%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate

802 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hateN/A
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate82
Category winners

LongevityPlum in Cognac

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value46
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
amber92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
citrus69%
sweet61%
fruity100%
sweet92%
amber84%
warm spicy77%
woody69%
balsamic61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Notes
PlumRumCinnamonVanillaPeru BalsamLabdanumImmortelleHaitian VetiverOsmanthus

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesImmortelle, Labdanum and Haitian Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring32
Summer12
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men36
Unisex51
Women13
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,157

PerfumerMarie Duchêne

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#400

PerfumerPascal Gaurin

Launched—

Reviews226

Category winnerPlum in CognacHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ambra Estratto by Nobile 1942 opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and neroli before shifting into its core resinous identity. Created by perfumer Marie Duchêne, the scent pairs sticky labdanum with dry herbal immortelle, giving the amber accord a bittersweet, slightly medicinal edge rather than a syrupy dessert profi…

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Plum in Cognac by Scents of Wood is a dense, woody spicy fragrance that centers on a rich, boozy plum accord. Launched in 2020, this unisex scent provides a mature, grounded profile suitable for cool autumn days and evening wear. Its complex structure balances sweetness with earthy depth, offering a sophisticated alte…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which lasts longer, Ambra Estratto or Plum in Cognac?

Plum in Cognac lasts longest (Plum in Cognac 76/100, Ambra Estratto 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambra Estratto and Plum in Cognac smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Immortelle, Labdanum and Haitian Vetiver.

Is Ambra Estratto or Plum in Cognac better for summer or winter?

Ambra Estratto suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambra Estratto and Plum in Cognac?

Ambra Estratto features Amber, Neroli, Bergamot, Immortelle and Labdanum. Plum in Cognac features Plum, Rum, Cinnamon, Vanilla and Peru Balsam.

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