Fragrance comparison

Ambre Antique vs Imprinting

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 58 ratings analysed

Ambre Antique

Ava Luxe

3.867 votes

Rank #61,777 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Imprinting

Il Profvmo

3.7051 votes

Rank #17,827 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Imprinting takes 3 of 3 categories.

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

Ambre Antique0/3

Imprinting3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ambre AntiqueAva Luxe

ImprintingIl Profvmo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 10%Had 6%Want 84%

3.70/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 19%Had 13%Want 69%

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

47%Love

32%Like

0%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityImprinting

SillageImprinting

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

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%

white floral88%

aromatic77%

musky65%

fresh spicy53%

woody42%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and woody

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

Top

GraperfuitCitrusesBitter OrangeBergamot

Heart

Lemon VerbenaTeaOrange BlossomJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

MuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom and 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring67

Summer100

Fall17

Winter0

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,777

PerfumerSerena Ava Franco

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,827

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerImprintingHigher 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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Imprinting is a bright, citrus green scent that opens with a confident burst of grapefruit and bitter orange. As it settles, it turns cleaner and softer, with a tea like freshness, lemon verbena, and a light, soapy white floral feel. The dry down stays tidy with musk and a gentle vetiver touch. It suits warm weather a…

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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 Antique or Imprinting?

Imprinting takes 3 of 3 categories. Ambre Antique is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes; Imprinting is rated 3.70/5 from 51 votes. Choose Ambre Antique for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Imprinting for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Antique or Imprinting?

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

Which projects more, Ambre Antique or Imprinting?

Imprinting projects furthest (Imprinting 53/100, Ambre Antique 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Antique and Imprinting smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Citruses, Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom and Vetiver.

Is Ambre Antique or Imprinting better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ambre Antique and Imprinting?

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. Imprinting has top notes of Graperfuit, Citruses, Bitter Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Lemon Verbena, Tea, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Vetiver.