Fragrance comparison

Ambre des Abysses vs Lomond

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 521 ratings analysed

Ambre des Abysses

Houbigant

4.38512 votes

Rank #22,727 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Lomond

Executive Shaving

4.569 votes

Rank #19,119 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lomond takes 4 of 5 categories.

Ambre des Abysses
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Lomond
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ambre des Abysses0/5

Lomond4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ambre des AbyssesHoubigant

LomondExecutive Shaving

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 512 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.56/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 43%Had 13%Want 43%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

78%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityLomond

SillageLomond

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value94

Category winnerLomondBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

white floral84%

vanilla77%

citrus69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

lavender80%

mossy70%

green60%

herbal50%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic 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

Top20-30 mins

LavenderLavender Extract

Heart3-5 hrs

OakmossRosemaryMintGeraniumBasil

Base8-12+ hrs

PatchouliAmber

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall0

Winter70

Day85

Night100

Spring83

Summer67

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men68

Unisex29

Women3

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 36%Casual 32%Date 20%Party 11%

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#19,119

PerfumerMatt Wilson

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerLomondHigher 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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Lomond by Executive Shaving delivers a crisp, bracing barbershop experience that opens with a vibrant burst of French lavender and sharp aromatic herbs. Crushed mint leaves, earthy oakmoss, and pungent rosemary form an invigorating green core that feels like stepping out of a classic Scottish shaving parlour on a cool…

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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 Lomond?

Lomond takes 4 of 5 categories. Ambre des Abysses is rated 4.38/5 from 512 votes; Lomond is rated 4.56/5 from 9 votes. Choose Ambre des Abysses for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Lomond for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre des Abysses or Lomond?

Lomond lasts longest (Lomond 86/100, Ambre des Abysses 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre des Abysses or Lomond?

Lomond projects furthest (Lomond 68/100, Ambre des Abysses 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre des Abysses and Lomond smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Geranium, Amber and Patchouli.

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

Ambre des Abysses suits evening wear; Lomond suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre des Abysses and Lomond?

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. Lomond has top notes of Lavender and Lavender Extract, heart notes of Oakmoss, Rosemary, Mint and Geranium, a base of Patchouli and Amber.