Fragrance comparison

Ambre Antique vs Galloway

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 2,153 ratings analysed

Ambre Antique

Ava Luxe

3.867 votes

Rank #56,643 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Galloway

Parfums de Marly

4.042,146 votes

Rank #2,843 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Galloway takes 3 of 3 categories.

Ambre Antique
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Galloway
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ambre Antique0/3

Galloway3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ambre AntiqueAva Luxe

GallowayParfums de Marly

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 10%Had 6%Want 84%

4.04/ 5 · 2,146 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

41%Love

35%Like

13%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

2,146 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityGalloway

SillageGalloway

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value34

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

yellow floral84%

sweet77%

white floral69%

vanilla61%

citrus100%

musky92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

iris61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesRed Berries

Heart

Ylang-YlangOrange BlossomRoseIris

Base

VetiverAmberVanillaSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesPepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomIris

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Orange Blossom, Iris and Amber. Durations are only published for Galloway, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men76

Unisex21

Women3

Work 41%Casual 36%Date 15%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,643

PerfumerSerena Ava Franco

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,843

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews208

Category winnerGallowayHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ambre Antique is a warm unisex amber with a bright citrus and red berry opening, then a floral heart of ylang-ylang, orange blossom, rose, and iris. The base is the main story: amber, vanilla, sandalwood, and vetiver give it a sweet, woody, softly powdery finish. It suits shoppers who want an indie amber that feels fl…

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Parfums de Marly Galloway takes the classic crisp cologne profile and thickens it with modern niche weight. The opening crackles with tart citruses and a sharp dose of crushed black pepper. It wakes you up fast. After fifteen minutes, the initial bite softens as clean orange blossom and powdery iris smooth out the edg…

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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 Antique or Galloway?

Galloway takes 3 of 3 categories. Ambre Antique is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes; Galloway is rated 4.04/5 from 2,146 votes. Choose Ambre Antique for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Galloway for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Antique or Galloway?

Galloway lasts longest (Galloway 71/100, Ambre Antique 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Antique or Galloway?

Galloway projects furthest (Galloway 58/100, Ambre Antique 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Antique and Galloway smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Citruses, Orange Blossom, Iris and Amber.

Is Ambre Antique or Galloway better for summer or winter?

Ambre Antique suits evening wear; Galloway suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Antique and Galloway?

Ambre Antique has top notes of Citruses and Red Berries, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom, Rose and Iris, a base of Vetiver, Amber, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Galloway has top notes of Citruses and Pepper, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Iris, a base of Musk and Amber.