Fragrance comparison

Ambre Noir vs Mon Boudoir

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 254 ratings analysed

7 wins

Ambre Noir

Jinkoh Store

4.5636 votes

Rank #6,858 AmberWarm Spicy

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49%scent match

Some overlap

Mon Boudoir

Houbigant · 2019

4.20218 votes

Rank #24,037 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Noir takes 7 of 7 categories.

Ambre Noir
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Mon Boudoir
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ambre Noir7/7

Mon Boudoir0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ambre NoirJinkoh Store

Mon BoudoirHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.56/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 28%Had 13%Want 60%

4.20/ 5 · 218 votes

Have 10%Had 10%Want 80%

Category winnerAmbre NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

33%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

48%Love

35%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

218 votes

Category winnerAmbre NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Noir

SillageAmbre Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value44

Category winnerAmbre NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy91%

sweet83%

balsamic74%

fruity65%

woody56%

amber100%

woody77%

balsamic69%

patchouli46%

rose38%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both amber, balsamic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CloveHeliotropeCinnamonBergamotCardamomBark

Heart

ApricotPlumDried PlumCarnationPowdery NotesRoseDried FruitsDates

Base

Peru BalsamAmberMyrrhAmbergrisMuskVanillaOpoponaxSpanish Labdanum

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperBergamotGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

HeliotropePatchouliRoseOrrisYlang-YlangJasmineVioletGeranium

Base6-10+ hrs

Tahitian VanillaBenzoinAmbergrisOpoponaxMyrrhSandalwoodMuskAmbroxan

InformationalShared notesHeliotrope, Bergamot, Rose and Amber. Durations are only published for Mon Boudoir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring35

Summer20

Fall90

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerAmbre NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men30

Unisex61

Women9

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 35%Work 29%Casual 23%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,858

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#24,037

PerfumerRobert Bienaimé

Launched2019

Reviews0

Category winnerAmbre NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ambre Noir by Jinkoh Store opens with a dark, mouthwatering rush of simmered plum jam, spicy clove, and warm cinnamon. Rather than smelling like a dusty spice cabinet, the top notes sparkle with zesty bergamot and a velvety, almond-like heliotrope petal texture. As the fragrance warms on your skin, a feast of sticky d…

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Mon Boudoir opens with a zesty burst of fresh bergamot, raw ginger, and pink pepper that softens within minutes. The perfume quickly settles into a plush, powdery heart of almond-scented heliotrope, earthy orris, and sweet rose. As it warms against your pulse points, thick Tahitian vanilla blends into dark amber, benz…

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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 Noir or Mon Boudoir?

Ambre Noir takes 7 of 7 categories. Ambre Noir is rated 4.56/5 from 36 votes; Mon Boudoir is rated 4.20/5 from 218 votes. Choose Ambre Noir for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Mon Boudoir for a amber and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Noir or Mon Boudoir?

Ambre Noir lasts longest (Ambre Noir 91/100, Mon Boudoir 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Noir or Mon Boudoir?

Ambre Noir projects furthest (Ambre Noir 80/100, Mon Boudoir 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Noir and Mon Boudoir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, balsamic and woody accords. Common notes include Heliotrope, Bergamot, Rose and Amber.

Is Ambre Noir or Mon Boudoir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ambre Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Ambre Noir is the stronger pick. Ambre Noir suits evening wear; Mon Boudoir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Noir and Mon Boudoir?

Ambre Noir has top notes of Clove, Heliotrope, Cinnamon and Bergamot, heart notes of Apricot, Plum, Dried Plum and Carnation, a base of Peru Balsam, Amber, Myrrh and Ambergris. Mon Boudoir has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Heliotrope, Patchouli, Rose and Orris, a base of Tahitian Vanilla, Benzoin, Ambergris and Opoponax.