Fragrance comparison

Ambre d'Automne vs Amber Bound

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 28 ratings analysed

Ambre d'Automne

Alkemia Perfumes

4.1520 votes

Rank #21,353 SmokySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Amber Bound

West Third Brand

3.628 votes

Rank #49,201 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amber Bound takes 2 of 3 categories.

Ambre d'Automne
Choose it for a smoky and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Amber Bound
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Ambre d'Automne1/3

Amber Bound2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Amber Bound
Sillage & projection: Amber Bound
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ambre d'Automne

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ambre d'AutomneAlkemia Perfumes

Amber BoundWest Third Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 15%Had 7%Want 78%

3.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 17%Had 13%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

35%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

38%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

38%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityAmber Bound

SillageAmber Bound

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

sweet91%

tobacco83%

amber74%

leather65%

fruity56%

citrus100%

vanilla88%

amber77%

powdery65%

woody53%

fresh spicy42%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SmokeTobacco LeafMaple syrupAmberBirch TarMyricaMushroomCinnamon Leaf

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

OrangeAmberBourbon VanillaWoody NotesSandalwoodMuskRoseMaple syrupRaspberryPatchouliTobacco Leaf

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesTobacco Leaf, Maple syrup and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring9

Summer9

Fall100

Winter36

Day100

Night33

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,353

PerfumerSharra Lamoureaux

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#49,201

PerfumerMichael Loring Probst

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerAmbre d'AutomneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ambre d'Automne by Alkemia Perfumes is a fragrance for women and men. The nose behind this fragrance is Sharra Lamoureaux.

Reviews →

Amber Bound opens with a bright, sweet orange effect, backed by raspberry and a boozy vanilla tone that can read almost candied at first. As it settles, the fragrance turns softer and warmer, with amber, musk, sandalwood and a light patchouli trace. It suits someone who enjoys citrus led sweetness with a smooth amber …

Reviews →

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 d'Automne or Amber Bound?

Amber Bound takes 2 of 3 categories. Ambre d'Automne is rated 4.15/5 from 20 votes; Amber Bound is rated 3.62/5 from 8 votes. Choose Ambre d'Automne for a smoky and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Amber Bound for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre d'Automne or Amber Bound?

Amber Bound lasts longest (Amber Bound 80/100, Ambre d'Automne 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre d'Automne or Amber Bound?

Amber Bound projects furthest (Amber Bound 70/100, Ambre d'Automne 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre d'Automne and Amber Bound smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Tobacco Leaf, Maple syrup and Amber.

Is Ambre d'Automne or Amber Bound better for summer or winter?

Ambre d'Automne suits daytime wear; Amber Bound suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre d'Automne and Amber Bound?

Ambre d'Automne features Smoke, Tobacco Leaf, Maple syrup, Amber and Birch Tar. Amber Bound features Orange, Amber, Bourbon Vanilla, Woody Notes and Sandalwood.