Fragrance comparison

Ambre des Abysses vs Bouquet Imperial

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 623 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ambre des Abysses

Houbigant

4.38512 votes

Rank #22,727 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Bouquet Imperial

Roger & Gallet

4.14111 votes

Rank #14,823 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre des Abysses takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ambre des Abysses
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Bouquet Imperial
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Ambre des Abysses4/7

Bouquet Imperial2/7

Ratings & consensus: Ambre des Abysses
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Ambre des Abysses
Sillage & projection: Ambre des Abysses
Value for money: Bouquet Imperial
Versatility: Ambre des Abysses
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bouquet Imperial

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ambre des AbyssesHoubigant

Bouquet ImperialRoger & Gallet

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 512 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.14/ 5 · 111 votes

Have 34%Had 37%Want 29%

Category winnerAmbre des AbyssesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

26%Like

6%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

512 votes

35%Love

53%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

111 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAmbre des Abysses

SillageAmbre des Abysses

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value57

Category winnerBouquet ImperialBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

white floral84%

vanilla77%

citrus69%

amber61%

citrus100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

woody74%

lavender65%

sweet56%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Orange BlossomMintBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumAmberPatchouliRosemaryJasmine

Base8-12 hrs

VanillaTonka BeanOakmossLeather

Top

RosemaryLavenderOrangeBergamotLemonAnise

Heart

Orange BlossomGeraniumRose

Base

Tonka BeanMuskOakmossCedar

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Bergamot, Geranium and Rosemary. Durations are only published for Ambre des Abysses, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall0

Winter70

Day85

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter26

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAmbre des AbyssesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men68

Unisex29

Women3

Work 32%Date 28%Casual 25%Party 15%

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,727

PerfumerAntoine Lie, Luca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,823

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerBouquet ImperialHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ambre des Abysses by Houbigant pulls off a rare balancing act on skin. The opening hits with cold garden mint and sparkling bergamot before bitter orange blossom warms up the center. It feels remarkably crisp. Then the foundation turns dark, unfurling rich amber, earthy oakmoss, and soft leather over a comforting base…

Reviews →

Bouquet Imperial is a bright, aromatic citrus floral that wears with old-school polish rather than heavy spice. Lemon, bergamot, rosemary and lavender give it a brisk, clean opening, then rose, orange blossom and soft woods bring a drier, more tailored feel. On skin, it often reads elegant, slightly mossy and quietly …

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 des Abysses or Bouquet Imperial?

Ambre des Abysses takes 4 of 7 categories. Ambre des Abysses is rated 4.38/5 from 512 votes; Bouquet Imperial is rated 4.14/5 from 111 votes. Choose Ambre des Abysses for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Bouquet Imperial for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ambre des Abysses or Bouquet Imperial?

Ambre des Abysses lasts longest (Ambre des Abysses 76/100, Bouquet Imperial 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre des Abysses or Bouquet Imperial?

Ambre des Abysses projects furthest (Ambre des Abysses 60/100, Bouquet Imperial 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre des Abysses and Bouquet Imperial smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Geranium and Rosemary.

Is Ambre des Abysses or Bouquet Imperial better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ambre des Abysses is the stronger pick. For winter, Ambre des Abysses is the stronger pick. Ambre des Abysses suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre des Abysses and Bouquet Imperial?

Ambre des Abysses has top notes of Orange Blossom, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Amber, Patchouli and Rosemary, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Oakmoss and Leather. Bouquet Imperial has top notes of Rosemary, Lavender, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Geranium and Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Musk, Oakmoss and Cedar.