Fragrance comparison

Ambre d'Automne vs Vanilla Cigars

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 31 ratings analysed

Ambre d'Automne

Alkemia Perfumes

4.1520 votes

Rank #21,353 SmokySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Vanilla Cigars

Mystiq Parfums

4.4511 votes

Rank #28,906 SmokySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vanilla Cigars takes 4 of 5 categories.

Ambre d'Automne
Choose it for a smoky and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Vanilla Cigars
Choose it for a smoky and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Ambre d'Automne1/5

Vanilla Cigars4/5

Ratings & consensus: Vanilla Cigars
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vanilla Cigars
Sillage & projection: Vanilla Cigars
Value for money: Vanilla Cigars
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

Vanilla CigarsMystiq Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 15%Had 7%Want 78%

4.45/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 29%Had 6%Want 65%

Category winnerVanilla CigarsRating 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

55%Love

36%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityVanilla Cigars

SillageVanilla Cigars

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value91

Category winnerVanilla CigarsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

sweet91%

tobacco83%

amber74%

leather65%

fruity56%

smoky100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

woody61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both smoky, sweet and fruity

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

Top

SmokeBergamotOrange

Heart

PineappleTobacco LeafPatchouliCedarwood

Base

VanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesSmoke, Tobacco Leaf 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

Spring33

Summer17

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,353

PerfumerSharra Lamoureaux

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#28,906

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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.

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Vanilla Cigars leans into smoky vanilla and tobacco first, then softens with a brighter twist of bergamot, orange, and a slightly juicy pineapple nuance. It wears warm, sweet, and woody, with an elegant feel rather than a rough cigar effect. If you enjoy Tobacco Vanille-style scents but want something smokier and a to…

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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 d'Automne or Vanilla Cigars?

Vanilla Cigars takes 4 of 5 categories. Ambre d'Automne is rated 4.15/5 from 20 votes; Vanilla Cigars is rated 4.45/5 from 11 votes. Choose Ambre d'Automne for a smoky and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Vanilla Cigars for a smoky and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre d'Automne or Vanilla Cigars?

Vanilla Cigars lasts longest (Vanilla Cigars 78/100, Ambre d'Automne 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre d'Automne or Vanilla Cigars?

Vanilla Cigars projects furthest (Vanilla Cigars 64/100, Ambre d'Automne 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre d'Automne and Vanilla Cigars smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share smoky, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Smoke, Tobacco Leaf and Amber.

Is Ambre d'Automne or Vanilla Cigars better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ambre d'Automne and Vanilla Cigars?

Ambre d'Automne features Smoke, Tobacco Leaf, Maple syrup, Amber and Birch Tar. Vanilla Cigars has top notes of Smoke, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Pineapple, Tobacco Leaf, Patchouli and Cedarwood, a base of Vanilla and Amber.