Fragrance comparison

Ambre des Abysses vs Isadora

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 566 ratings analysed

Ambre des Abysses

Houbigant

4.38512 votes

Rank #22,727 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Isadora

Isadora Paris

4.2054 votes

Rank #31,692 AmberLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Isadora takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ambre des Abysses
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Isadora
Choose it for a amber and leather character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Ambre des Abysses2/7

Isadora4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ambre des AbyssesHoubigant

IsadoraIsadora Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 512 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.20/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 40%Had 11%Want 49%

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

39%Love

50%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

54 votes

Category winnerIsadoraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageIsadora

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value88

Category winnerIsadoraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

white floral84%

vanilla77%

citrus69%

amber61%

amber100%

leather92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and amber

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

MintGeraniumBergamotOrange Blossom

Heart

Bulgarian RoseIrisSpicesLavenderJasmine

Base

LeatherOpoponaxVanillaOakmossMuskAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Mint, Bergamot and Geranium. 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

Spring50

Summer50

Fall94

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Category winnerIsadoraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men68

Unisex29

Women3

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

Men13

Unisex25

Women63

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#31,692

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmbre des AbyssesHigher 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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Isadora by Isadora Paris opens with a cold burst of mint and tart bergamot that sits surprisingly sharp alongside green geranium. Within fifteen minutes, the cool top fades into a rich heart of powdery iris, Bulgarian rose, and aromatic lavender. The real weight lives in the base, where dark leather and resinous opopo…

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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 Isadora?

Isadora takes 4 of 7 categories. Ambre des Abysses is rated 4.38/5 from 512 votes; Isadora is rated 4.20/5 from 54 votes. Choose Ambre des Abysses for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Isadora for a amber and leather character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre des Abysses or Isadora?

They last about the same: Ambre des Abysses 76/100, Isadora 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ambre des Abysses or Isadora?

Isadora projects furthest (Isadora 63/100, Ambre des Abysses 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre des Abysses and Isadora smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Mint, Bergamot and Geranium.

Is Ambre des Abysses or Isadora better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ambre des Abysses and Isadora?

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. Isadora has top notes of Mint, Geranium, Bergamot and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Iris, Spices and Lavender, a base of Leather, Opoponax, Vanilla and Oakmoss.