Ambre Noir vs Ne m’Oubliez Pas
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ambre Noir takes 6 of 7 categories.
Ambre NoirChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ne m’Oubliez PasChoose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ambre Noir6/7
Ne m’Oubliez Pas1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ambre Noir
- Community sentiment
- Ambre Noir
- Longevity
- Ambre Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Ambre Noir
- Value for money
- Ambre Noir
- Versatility
- Ne m’Oubliez Pas
- 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 StoreNe m’Oubliez PasGuerlainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.56/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 28%Had 13%Want 60%
4.39/ 5 · 113 votes
Have 16%Had 5%Want 79%
Category winnerAmbre NoirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate61%Love
33%Like
6%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
36 votes
63%Love
23%Like
4%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
113 votes
Category winnerAmbre NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAmbre Noir
SillageAmbre Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAmbre NoirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy91%
sweet83%
balsamic74%
fruity65%
woody56%
warm spicy100%
sweet92%
rose84%
fruity77%
floral69%
herbal61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both warm spicy, sweet and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CloveHeliotropeCinnamonBergamotCardamomBark
Heart
ApricotPlumDried PlumCarnationPowdery NotesRoseDried FruitsDates
Base
Peru BalsamAmberMyrrhAmbergrisMuskVanillaOpoponaxSpanish Labdanum
Top30 to 45 minutes
PlumCuminCardamom
Heart3 to 5 hours
RoseImmortelleCarnationCinnamon
Base6 to 8 hours
PatchouliVanillaAmberMoss
InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Cardamom, Plum and Carnation. Durations are only published for Ne m’Oubliez Pas, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring35
Summer20
Fall90
Winter100
Day63
Night100
Spring50
Summer33
Fall100
Winter83
Day70
Night100
Category winnerNe m’Oubliez PasMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#7,529
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Overall rank#7,710
PerfumerThierry Wasser
Launched—
Reviews20
Category winnerAmbre NoirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAmbre 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…
Reviews →Ne m’Oubliez Pas by Guerlain is a rich, warm spicy extrait built around dark fruit and traditional French perfumery warmth. The fragrance opens with dense plum seasoned by cumin and cardamom, delivering an immediate contrast between sweet fruitiness and earthy spice. In the heart, a classic rose combines with dry immo…
Reviews →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 Noir or Ne m’Oubliez Pas?
Ambre Noir takes 6 of 7 categories. Ambre Noir is rated 4.56/5 from 36 votes; Ne m’Oubliez Pas is rated 4.39/5 from 113 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 Ne m’Oubliez Pas for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Ambre Noir or Ne m’Oubliez Pas?
Ambre Noir lasts longest (Ambre Noir 91/100, Ne m’Oubliez Pas 77/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ambre Noir or Ne m’Oubliez Pas?
Ambre Noir projects furthest (Ambre Noir 80/100, Ne m’Oubliez Pas 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ambre Noir and Ne m’Oubliez Pas smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Cardamom, Plum and Carnation.
Is Ambre Noir or Ne m’Oubliez Pas better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ne m’Oubliez Pas is the stronger pick. For winter, Ambre Noir is the stronger pick. Ambre Noir suits evening wear; Ne m’Oubliez Pas suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ambre Noir and Ne m’Oubliez Pas?
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. Ne m’Oubliez Pas has top notes of Plum, Cumin and Cardamom, heart notes of Rose, Immortelle, Carnation and Cinnamon, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Amber and Moss.
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