Fragrance comparison

Ambre a Sade vs Gabriela Mel e Pimenta

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 474 ratings analysed

6 wins

Ambre a Sade

Nez a Nez

3.78388 votes

Rank #4,205 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Gabriela Mel e Pimenta

Quem Disse Berenice

3.8086 votes

Rank #26,504 SweetHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre a Sade takes 6 of 7 categories.

Ambre a Sade
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Gabriela Mel e Pimenta
Choose it for a sweet and honey character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Ambre a Sade6/7

Gabriela Mel e Pimenta1/7

Ratings & consensus: Ambre a Sade
Community sentiment: Ambre a Sade
Longevity: Ambre a Sade
Sillage & projection: Ambre a Sade
Value for money: Gabriela Mel e Pimenta
Versatility: Ambre a Sade
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ambre a Sade

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ambre a SadeNez a Nez

Gabriela Mel e PimentaQuem Disse Berenice

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 388 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.80/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 36%Had 37%Want 27%

Category winnerAmbre a SadeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

48%Like

1%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

309 votes

31%Love

43%Like

3%Ok

19%Dislike

3%Hate

86 votes

Category winnerAmbre a SadeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAmbre a Sade

SillageAmbre a Sade

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value73

Category winnerGabriela Mel e PimentaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet88%

vanilla77%

amber65%

caramel53%

warm spicy42%

sweet100%

honey92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

soft spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Big StrawberryStrawberryCaramelBlackberry

Heart

RaspberryCinnamonVirginia Cedar

Base

VanillaAmberTonka BeanLeatherPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperCinammonSicilian LemonRaspberryBlackberryStrawberry

Heart2-3 hrs

White HoneyBlack PepperNeroliRoseJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

VanillaCaramelCedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesStrawberry, Caramel, Blackberry and Raspberry. Durations are only published for Gabriela Mel e Pimenta, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer65

Fall100

Winter96

Day100

Night62

Spring49

Summer23

Fall73

Winter100

Day100

Night77

Category winnerAmbre a SadeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 38%Date 29%Party 18%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,205

PerfumerKarine Chevallier

Launched—

Reviews42

Overall rank#26,504

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerAmbre a SadeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ambre a Sade by Nez a Nez is a woody spicy fragrance that centres on a vibrant, syrupy berry and caramel opening. It evolves into a complex scent of leather, amber, and patchouli that feels warm and grounding. This unisex creation performs well during cooler autumn and winter days, offering a distinctive profile for t…

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Quem Disse Berenice Gabriela Mel e Pimenta pairs rich golden honey with a sharp, crackling kick of pink pepper and dark berries. Do not expect a shy floral. The opening bursts open with tart blackberry, zesty Sicilian lemon, and tingling spice before melting into sticky honeycomb and warm cinnamon bark. It settles on …

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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 is better, Ambre a Sade or Gabriela Mel e Pimenta?

Ambre a Sade takes 6 of 7 categories. Ambre a Sade is rated 3.78/5 from 388 votes; Gabriela Mel e Pimenta is rated 3.80/5 from 86 votes. Choose Ambre a Sade for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Gabriela Mel e Pimenta for a sweet and honey character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre a Sade or Gabriela Mel e Pimenta?

Ambre a Sade lasts longest (Ambre a Sade 81/100, Gabriela Mel e Pimenta 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre a Sade or Gabriela Mel e Pimenta?

Ambre a Sade projects furthest (Ambre a Sade 67/100, Gabriela Mel e Pimenta 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre a Sade and Gabriela Mel e Pimenta smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Strawberry, Caramel, Blackberry and Raspberry.

Is Ambre a Sade or Gabriela Mel e Pimenta better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ambre a Sade is the stronger pick. For winter, Gabriela Mel e Pimenta is the stronger pick. Ambre a Sade suits daytime wear; Gabriela Mel e Pimenta suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre a Sade and Gabriela Mel e Pimenta?

Ambre a Sade has top notes of Big Strawberry, Strawberry, Caramel and Blackberry, heart notes of Raspberry, Cinnamon and Virginia Cedar, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Tonka Bean and Leather. Gabriela Mel e Pimenta has top notes of Pink Pepper, Cinammon, Sicilian Lemon and Raspberry, heart notes of White Honey, Black Pepper, Neroli and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Caramel, Cedar and Sandalwood.