Fragrance comparison

Ambre Ardent vs Eyes Closed

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2,083 ratings analysed

Ambre Ardent

Avon

3.77402 votes

Rank #32,438 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Eyes Closed

Byredo

3.691,681 votes

Rank #3,381 Warm SpicyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eyes Closed takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ambre Ardent
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Eyes Closed
Choose it for a warm spicy and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.

Ambre Ardent3/7

Eyes Closed4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ambre ArdentAvon

Eyes ClosedByredo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 402 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

3.69/ 5 · 1,681 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerAmbre ArdentRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

46%Like

16%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

402 votes

32%Love

32%Like

16%Ok

15%Dislike

5%Hate

1,432 votes

Category winnerAmbre ArdentMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityEyes Closed

SillageEyes Closed

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value38

Category winnerAmbre ArdentBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber83%

patchouli65%

cinnamon48%

fresh spicy30%

warm spicy100%

powdery91%

cinnamon83%

iris74%

earthy65%

woody56%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both warm spicy and cinnamon

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomCinnamonCloveBlack PepperBergamotMirabelle

Heart

OrrisWhite DaturaJasmine

Base

AmberBenzoinPatchouli

Top

CinnamonCardamom

Heart

OrrisCarrotGinger

Base

PapyrusPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Cinnamon, Orris and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring22

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring35

Summer15

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEyes ClosedMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex60

Women35

Men14

Unisex66

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,438

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,381

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews313

Category winnerEyes ClosedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avon Ambre Ardent opens with an energetic blast of black pepper, crushed clove, and cinnamon bark. The initial spray feels dry and prickly, cut through by a subtle flash of bitter bergamot and dark mirabelle plum. As the sharp top notes soften, the heart reveals powdery orris root and white datura over a dark base of…

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Eyes Closed by Byredo presents a dry, spicy composition that prioritizes cinnamon and cardamom over sweetness. This fragrance leans into an earthy, rooty profile, anchored by orris and carrot seed. Designed for those who favor a unique, non-gourmand olfactory experience, it shines in cool autumn air when you want some…

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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 Ardent or Eyes Closed?

Eyes Closed takes 4 of 7 categories. Ambre Ardent is rated 3.77/5 from 402 votes; Eyes Closed is rated 3.69/5 from 1,681 votes. Choose Ambre Ardent for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Eyes Closed for a warm spicy and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Ardent or Eyes Closed?

Eyes Closed lasts longest (Eyes Closed 69/100, Ambre Ardent 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Ardent or Eyes Closed?

Eyes Closed projects furthest (Eyes Closed 57/100, Ambre Ardent 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Ardent and Eyes Closed smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and cinnamon accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Cinnamon, Orris and Patchouli.

Is Ambre Ardent or Eyes Closed better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eyes Closed is the stronger pick. For winter, Ambre Ardent is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Ardent and Eyes Closed?

Ambre Ardent has top notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon, Clove and Black Pepper, heart notes of Orris, White Datura and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Benzoin and Patchouli. Eyes Closed has top notes of Cinnamon and Cardamom, heart notes of Orris, Carrot and Ginger, a base of Papyrus and Patchouli.