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Ambre Gris Aventure vs Mahana

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

Updated 75 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Gris Aventure takes 5 of 5 categories.

  • Ambre Gris Aventure

    Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Mahana

    Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ambre Gris Aventure5/5
Mahana0/5
Ratings & consensus
Ambre Gris Aventure
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Ambre Gris Aventure
Sillage & projection
Ambre Gris Aventure
Value for money
Ambre Gris Aventure
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Ambre Gris Aventure

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Ambre Gris AventurePastor Fragrances
MahanaFulton & Roark
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.33/ 5 · 48 votes
Have 63%Had 13%Want 24%
4.00/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 70%Had 9%Want 22%
Category winnerAmbre Gris AventureRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
54%Love
35%Like
2%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate

48 votes

29%Love
57%Like
7%Ok
0%Dislike
7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate83
⏱ Longevity48
〰 Sillage42
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityAmbre Gris Aventure

SillageAmbre Gris Aventure

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value84
¤ Price value48
Category winnerAmbre Gris AventureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
sweet92%
fruity84%
aromatic77%
woody69%
amber61%
citrus100%
musky92%
aromatic84%
soft spicy46%
sweet38%
fresh spicy30%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
PineappleBergamotLimeRed AppleLemonPomelo
Heart
CorianderJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyOrange Blossom
Base
AmbergrisVetiverMuskVanillaVirginian CedarSingapore PatchouliOakmossLeather
Top15-30 mins
PomeloWhite Musk
Heart1-3 hrs
CorianderBirch Leaf
Base3-5 hrs
Cedar
InformationalShared notesPomelo, Coriander and Virginian Cedar. Durations are only published for Mahana, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring89
Summer100
Fall94
Winter56
Day100
Night86
Spring100
Summer89
Fall44
Winter11
Day100
Night22
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men98
Unisex2
Women0
Men42
Unisex42
Women17
Casual 43%Work 35%Date 15%Party 8%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,019

PerfumerEdgar Pastor

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,713

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2020

Reviews4

Category winnerAmbre Gris AventureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ambre Gris Aventure by Pastor Fragrances opens with a sharp burst of pineapple, pomelo, and bergamot. As the initial citrus sizzle calms down on skin, coriander and white florals add an aromatic herbal edge. The base settles into salty ambergris, dark leather, and earthy oakmoss. It fits warm spring and summer afterno…

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Mahana delivers a sharp splash of ice-cold pomelo right out of the bottle. The citrus hits immediately. It smells like freshly sliced fruit pulp and bitter rind rather than a sugary soft drink. Within fifteen minutes, green birch leaf and crushed coriander seeds step forward. They bring an aromatic, coastal breeze cha…

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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 Gris Aventure or Mahana?

Ambre Gris Aventure takes 5 of 5 categories. Ambre Gris Aventure is rated 4.33/5 from 48 votes; Mahana is rated 4.00/5 from 27 votes. Choose Ambre Gris Aventure for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Mahana for a citrus and musky character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Gris Aventure or Mahana?

Ambre Gris Aventure lasts longest (Ambre Gris Aventure 73/100, Mahana 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Gris Aventure or Mahana?

Ambre Gris Aventure projects furthest (Ambre Gris Aventure 69/100, Mahana 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Gris Aventure and Mahana smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and sweet accords. Common notes include Pomelo, Coriander and Virginian Cedar.

Is Ambre Gris Aventure or Mahana better for summer or winter?

Ambre Gris Aventure suits daytime wear; Mahana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Gris Aventure and Mahana?

Ambre Gris Aventure has top notes of Pineapple, Bergamot, Lime and Red Apple, heart notes of Coriander, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orange Blossom, a base of Ambergris, Vetiver, Musk and Vanilla. Mahana has top notes of Pomelo and White Musk, heart notes of Coriander and Birch Leaf, a base of Cedar.

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