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Ambre Blanc vs Sublime

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

Updated 840 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sublime takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Ambre Blanc

    Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.

  • Sublime

    Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Ambre Blanc1/7
Sublime6/7
Ratings & consensus
Sublime
Community sentiment
Sublime
Longevity
Sublime
Sillage & projection
Sublime
Value for money
Sublime
Versatility
Ambre Blanc
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Sublime

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Ambre BlancMaison Rebatchi
SublimeAura Perfume
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.76/ 5 · 164 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
4.25/ 5 · 676 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerSublimeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
35%Love
33%Like
22%Ok
5%Dislike
5%Hate

129 votes

56%Love
31%Like
8%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate

223 votes

Category winnerSublimeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity82
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate84
Category winners

LongevitySublime

SillageSublime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value47
¤ Price value58
Category winnerSublimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
musky100%
amber92%
woody84%
powdery77%
floral69%
vanilla61%
vanilla100%
amber92%
citrus84%
powdery77%
aromatic69%
iris61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both amber, vanilla and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
BergamotCarrot
Heart
HedioneSaffron
Base
AmbroxanMuskCashmeranVanillaWoody NotesCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Oakmoss
Top
LemonBergamot
Heart
IrisHedione
Base
VanillaBenzoinAmbergrisTonka BeanMuskWoody Notes
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Hedione, Musk and Vanilla. 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
Summer81
Fall0
Winter87
Day–
Night–
Spring85
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAmbre BlancMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men13
Unisex60
Women27
Men7
Unisex60
Women33
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,643

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#310

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews171

Category winnerSublimeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ambre Blanc by Maison Rebatchi is a minimalist, skin-centric composition built on soft musks, ambroxan, and a gentle woody foundation. Launched in 2021, this fragrance leans heavily into a clean, modern aesthetic. It is a versatile choice for those who prefer an unobtrusive scent that mimics the warmth of skin, making…

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Sublime by Aura Perfume is a balanced citrus and iris blend that leans heavily into a warm, vanilla-laden base. This 2015 release offers a versatile experience for both men and women who appreciate a powdery aromatic profile. It performs reliably during spring days and chilly winter evenings alike, providing a consist…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ambre Blanc or Sublime?

Sublime takes 6 of 7 categories. Ambre Blanc is rated 3.76/5 from 164 votes; Sublime is rated 4.25/5 from 676 votes. Choose Ambre Blanc for a musky and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring. Choose Sublime for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Blanc or Sublime?

Sublime lasts longest (Sublime 82/100, Ambre Blanc 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Blanc or Sublime?

Sublime projects furthest (Sublime 69/100, Ambre Blanc 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Blanc and Sublime smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, vanilla and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Hedione, Musk and Vanilla.

Is Ambre Blanc or Sublime better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ambre Blanc is the stronger pick. For winter, Sublime is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Blanc and Sublime?

Ambre Blanc has top notes of Bergamot and Carrot, heart notes of Hedione and Saffron, a base of Ambroxan, Musk, Cashmeran and Vanilla. Sublime has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris and Hedione, a base of Vanilla, Benzoin, Ambergris and Tonka Bean.

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