Fragrance comparison

Ambre des Abysses vs Marrakesh

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 512 ratings analysed

1 wins

Ambre des Abysses

Houbigant

4.38512 votes

Rank #22,727 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Marrakesh

Swiss Arabian

—0 votes

Rank #65,018 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre des Abysses takes 1 of 1 categories.

Ambre des Abysses
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Marrakesh
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character.

Ambre des Abysses1/1

Marrakesh0/1

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

MarrakeshSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 512 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

white floral84%

vanilla77%

citrus69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

white floral69%

fresh61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and white floral

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

CaloneCorianderGreen NotesLavenderMintRosemarySea water

Heart

GeraniumJasmineNeroliSandalwood

Base

AmberCedarMuskOakmossTobacco

InformationalShared notesMint, Geranium, Amber 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men68

Unisex29

Women3

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

Not enough votes yet

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#65,018

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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Marrakesh by Swiss Arabian presents a crisp, aromatic profile built for daily wear. The opening relies on a sharp, aquatic blend of Calone and sea water, immediately followed by mint and rosemary. It feels like an outdoor breeze, settling into a grounded base of oakmoss and tobacco. This is a straightforward, clean ch…

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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.

Do Ambre des Abysses and Marrakesh smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and white floral accords. Common notes include Mint, Geranium, Amber and Rosemary.

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

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

What are the notes in Ambre des Abysses and Marrakesh?

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. Marrakesh has top notes of Calone, Coriander, Green Notes and Lavender, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine, Neroli and Sandalwood, a base of Amber, Cedar, Musk and Oakmoss.