Fragrance comparison

Ambre et Diamant Noir vs Decadence Sheer

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 20 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ambre et Diamant Noir

Ambregris

4.6913 votes

Rank #35,679 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Decadence Sheer

Parlux

3.867 votes

Rank #57,148 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre et Diamant Noir takes 3 of 3 categories.

Ambre et Diamant Noir
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Decadence Sheer
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ambre et Diamant Noir3/3

Decadence Sheer0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ambre et Diamant Noir
Sillage & projection: Ambre et Diamant Noir
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ambre et Diamant Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ambre et Diamant NoirAmbregris

Decadence SheerParlux

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.69/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 25%Had 10%Want 64%

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 25%Had 20%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

69%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

14%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAmbre et Diamant Noir

SillageAmbre et Diamant Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

musky84%

powdery77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

earthy92%

yellow floral84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

patchouli61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderTarragonSageBergamotNeroli

Heart

IrisOrange BlossomNarcissusYlang-YlangJasmineRose

Base

BenzoinMuskPatchouliOakmossAmbergrisVanillaSandalwoodCastoreum

Top

Fruity Notes

Heart

NarcissusRoseJasmineIris

Base

SandalwoodOakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesIris, Narcissus, Jasmine and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,679

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,148

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmbre et Diamant NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ambre et Diamant Noir by Ambregris is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. Top notes are Lavender, Tarragon, Sage, Bergamot and Neroli; middle notes are Iris, Orange Blossom, Narcissus, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Rose; base notes are Benzoin, Musk, Patchouli, Oakmoss, Ambergris, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Castoreum,…

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Decadence Sheer opens with a bright burst of fruity top notes that quickly settles into a rich floral core. Narcissus and iris give the heart a dry, powdery pollen texture, while soft rose and jasmine add subtle sweetness. The floral layer rests on a grounded base of oakmoss and patchouli. As the fragrance settles, s…

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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 et Diamant Noir or Decadence Sheer?

Ambre et Diamant Noir takes 3 of 3 categories. Ambre et Diamant Noir is rated 4.69/5 from 13 votes; Decadence Sheer is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose Ambre et Diamant Noir for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Decadence Sheer for a woody and earthy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre et Diamant Noir or Decadence Sheer?

Ambre et Diamant Noir lasts longest (Ambre et Diamant Noir 80/100, Decadence Sheer 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre et Diamant Noir or Decadence Sheer?

Ambre et Diamant Noir projects furthest (Ambre et Diamant Noir 63/100, Decadence Sheer 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre et Diamant Noir and Decadence Sheer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Iris, Narcissus, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Ambre et Diamant Noir or Decadence Sheer better for summer or winter?

Ambre et Diamant Noir suits day or night wear; Decadence Sheer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre et Diamant Noir and Decadence Sheer?

Ambre et Diamant Noir has top notes of Lavender, Tarragon, Sage and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Orange Blossom, Narcissus and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Benzoin, Musk, Patchouli and Oakmoss. Decadence Sheer has top notes of Fruity Notes, heart notes of Narcissus, Rose, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Patchouli.