Fragrance comparison

Ambre Étoilé vs VF Onyx

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 174 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ambre Étoilé

Le Monde Gourmand · 2016

4.37150 votes

Rank #6,267 AmberMusky

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41%scent match

Some overlap

VF Onyx

We Pink

4.3824 votes

Rank #36,177 LactonicVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Étoilé takes 3 of 5 categories.

Ambre Étoilé
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
VF Onyx
Choose it for a lactonic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Ambre Étoilé3/5

VF Onyx2/5

Ratings & consensus: Ambre Étoilé
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: VF Onyx
Sillage & projection: VF Onyx
Value for money: Ambre Étoilé
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ambre Étoilé

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ambre ÉtoiléLe Monde Gourmand

VF OnyxWe Pink

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 150 votes

Have 49%Had 8%Want 43%

4.38/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 59%Had 4%Want 37%

Category winnerAmbre ÉtoiléRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

35%Like

10%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

150 votes

63%Love

21%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityVF Onyx

SillageVF Onyx

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value80

Category winnerAmbre ÉtoiléBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

musky88%

sweet77%

powdery65%

vanilla53%

animalic42%

lactonic100%

vanilla90%

powdery80%

woody70%

sweet60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both powdery, vanilla and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AmberWhipped CreamMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Milk

Heart

VanillaOrchidHoneysuckle

Base

SandalowoodWhipped CreamMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesAmber, Whipped Cream and Musk. Durations are only published for Ambre Étoilé, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring30

Summer26

Fall100

Winter74

Day88

Night100

Spring60

Summer30

Fall80

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex20

Women77

Men0

Unisex42

Women58

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,267

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2016

Reviews27

Overall rank#36,177

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAmbre ÉtoiléHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ambre Étoilé by Le Monde Gourmand is a cozy, sweet amber scent built for easy everyday comfort. The composition centers on warm amber, airy whipped cream, and clean musk, creating a gentle profile that never feels heavy. Right from the first spray, a soft dessert-like sweetness emerges through creamy lactonic tones, q…

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VF Onyx opens with a distinct splash of cold milk, establishing a dense, lactonic profile right away. As it settles, a sweet orchid note cuts through the initial dairy richness, preventing the blend from turning into a simple kitchen scent. The base anchors the experience with warm amber and dry sandalwood, making it …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ambre Étoilé or VF Onyx?

Ambre Étoilé takes 3 of 5 categories. Ambre Étoilé is rated 4.37/5 from 150 votes; VF Onyx is rated 4.38/5 from 24 votes. Choose Ambre Étoilé for a amber and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose VF Onyx for a lactonic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Étoilé or VF Onyx?

VF Onyx lasts longest (VF Onyx 67/100, Ambre Étoilé 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Étoilé or VF Onyx?

VF Onyx projects furthest (VF Onyx 52/100, Ambre Étoilé 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Étoilé and VF Onyx smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Amber, Whipped Cream and Musk.

Is Ambre Étoilé or VF Onyx better for summer or winter?

Ambre Étoilé suits evening wear; VF Onyx suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Étoilé and VF Onyx?

Ambre Étoilé features Amber, Whipped Cream and Musk. VF Onyx has top notes of Milk, heart notes of Vanilla, Orchid and Honeysuckle, a base of Sandalowood, Whipped Cream, Musk and Amber.