Fragrance comparison

Ambre a Sade vs Passionate Kisses

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 577 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ambre a Sade

Nez a Nez

3.78388 votes

Rank #4,531 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Passionate Kisses

Victoria's Secret

3.87189 votes

Rank #7,212 SweetFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre a Sade takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ambre a Sade
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Passionate Kisses
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ambre a Sade5/7

Passionate Kisses2/7

Ratings & consensus: Passionate Kisses
Community sentiment: Ambre a Sade
Longevity: Ambre a Sade
Sillage & projection: Ambre a Sade
Value for money: Passionate Kisses
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

Passionate KissesVictoria's Secret

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 388 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.87/ 5 · 189 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

Category winnerPassionate KissesRating 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

45%Love

39%Like

1%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

180 votes

Category winnerAmbre a SadeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAmbre a Sade

SillageAmbre a Sade

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value65

Category winnerPassionate KissesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet88%

vanilla77%

amber65%

caramel53%

warm spicy42%

sweet100%

fruity88%

cherry77%

vanilla65%

powdery53%

violet42%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and vanilla

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

Notes

CherryVanilleBlackberryRaspberryCoconutBig StrawberryCinnamonVioletAmberMuskJasmineRose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBig Strawberry, Blackberry, Raspberry and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer65

Fall100

Winter96

Day100

Night62

Spring100

Summer74

Fall59

Winter41

Day100

Night72

Category winnerAmbre a SadeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,531

PerfumerKarine Chevallier

Launched—

Reviews42

Overall rank#7,212

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews40

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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Passionate Kisses is a vibrant floral fruity fragrance that leans heavily into sweet, syrupy accords. It opens with an unmistakable blast of maraschino cherry and blackberry, settling into a comforting, powdery base of vanilla and musk. Perfect for casual weekend wear, this scent brings an effervescent energy to your …

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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, Ambre a Sade or Passionate Kisses?

Ambre a Sade takes 5 of 7 categories. Ambre a Sade is rated 3.78/5 from 388 votes; Passionate Kisses is rated 3.87/5 from 189 votes. Choose Ambre a Sade for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Passionate Kisses for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre a Sade or Passionate Kisses?

Ambre a Sade lasts longest (Ambre a Sade 81/100, Passionate Kisses 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre a Sade or Passionate Kisses?

Ambre a Sade projects furthest (Ambre a Sade 67/100, Passionate Kisses 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre a Sade and Passionate Kisses smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Big Strawberry, Blackberry, Raspberry and Cinnamon.

Is Ambre a Sade or Passionate Kisses better for summer or winter?

For summer, Passionate Kisses is the stronger pick. For winter, Ambre a Sade is the stronger pick. Ambre a Sade suits daytime wear; Passionate Kisses suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre a Sade and Passionate Kisses?

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. Passionate Kisses features Cherry, Vanille, Blackberry, Raspberry and Coconut.