Fragrance comparison

Ambre des Abysses vs Cap Neroli

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,130 ratings analysed

6 wins

Ambre des Abysses

Houbigant

4.38512 votes

Rank #22,727 AromaticFresh Spicy

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60%scent match

Closely related

Cap Neroli

Nicolai Parfumeur Createur

3.84618 votes

Rank #5,685 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre des Abysses takes 6 of 7 categories.

Ambre des Abysses
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
Cap Neroli
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Ambre des Abysses6/7

Cap Neroli1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ambre des AbyssesHoubigant

Cap NeroliNicolai Parfumeur Createur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 512 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.84/ 5 · 618 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

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

30%Love

40%Like

14%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

618 votes

Category winnerAmbre des AbyssesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAmbre des Abysses

SillageAmbre des Abysses

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value49

Category winnerAmbre des AbyssesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

white floral84%

vanilla77%

citrus69%

amber61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

woody61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, white floral and fresh spicy

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

PetitgrainRosemaryOrangeBergamotMintMandarin Orange

Heart

NeroliOrange BlossomJasmineYlang-YlangHedione

Base

OakmossMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Mint, Bergamot 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

Winter13

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%

Men7

Unisex58

Women36

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#5,685

PerfumerPatricia de Nicolai

Launched—

Reviews59

Category winnerCap NeroliHigher 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…

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Cap Neroli from Nicolai Parfumeur Createur is a bright, Mediterranean-inspired floral fragrance. It opens with a vibrant burst of bitter petitgrain, rosemary, and mint. This scent settles into a sophisticated neroli and orange blossom heart, anchored by a grounding base of oakmoss. It is a crisp, refreshing choice per…

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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 des Abysses or Cap Neroli?

Ambre des Abysses takes 6 of 7 categories. Ambre des Abysses is rated 4.38/5 from 512 votes; Cap Neroli is rated 3.84/5 from 618 votes. Choose Ambre des Abysses for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Cap Neroli for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ambre des Abysses or Cap Neroli?

Ambre des Abysses lasts longest (Ambre des Abysses 76/100, Cap Neroli 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre des Abysses or Cap Neroli?

Ambre des Abysses projects furthest (Ambre des Abysses 60/100, Cap Neroli 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre des Abysses and Cap Neroli smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, white floral and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Mint, Bergamot and Rosemary.

Is Ambre des Abysses or Cap Neroli 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 Cap Neroli?

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. Cap Neroli has top notes of Petitgrain, Rosemary, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Neroli, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Vanilla.