Fragrance comparison

Ambre Nuit vs Abyss Rose

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5,823 ratings analysed

6 wins

Ambre Nuit

Dior · 2009

4.305,796 votes

Rank #216 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Abyss Rose

Salum Parfums · 2023

2.7827 votes

Rank #70,862 WoodyMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Nuit takes 6 of 7 categories.

Ambre Nuit
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Abyss Rose
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ambre Nuit6/7

Abyss Rose1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ambre NuitDior

Abyss RoseSalum Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 5,796 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

2.78/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 23%Had 6%Want 71%

Category winnerAmbre NuitRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

26%Like

7%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

1,920 votes

22%Love

15%Like

15%Ok

15%Dislike

33%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerAmbre NuitMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate44

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Nuit

SillageAmbre Nuit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value29

Category winnerAmbre NuitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral70%

amber40%

woody100%

musky92%

leather84%

powdery77%

rose69%

patchouli61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGrapefruit

Heart

Damask RosePink Pepper

Base

AmbergrisGuaiac WoodCedarPatchouli

Top

Damask RoseYlang-YlangPink PepperBergamotSea Salt

Heart

PatchouliGuaiac WoodStyrax

Base

MuskSuedeBirchCedarVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Turkish Rose, Pink Pepper and Guaiac Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring66

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring90

Summer80

Fall100

Winter60

Day44

Night100

Category winnerAbyss RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men26

Unisex59

Women15

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#216

PerfumerFrançois Demachy

Launched2009

Reviews981

Overall rank#70,862

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched2023

Reviews0

Category winnerAmbre NuitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dior Ambre Nuit delivers a sparkling, luminous contrast between bright citrus fruits, velvety floral petals, and dry woody warmth. The fragrance opens with a refreshing splash of bergamot and grapefruit, dusted with a fine crackle of pink pepper. As the zesty sparkle settles, a dewy Damask rose emerges at the heart, r…

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Salum Parfums Abyss Rose takes a classic crimson Damask rose and plunges it into a stormy coastal landscape. Created by perfumer Luca Maffei in 2023, the scent kicks off with crisp bergamot, mineral sea salt, and a pinch of spicy pink pepper. As the sharp marine breeze softens, earthy patchouli and smoky guaiac wood w…

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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 Nuit or Abyss Rose?

Ambre Nuit takes 6 of 7 categories. Ambre Nuit is rated 4.30/5 from 5,796 votes; Abyss Rose is rated 2.78/5 from 27 votes. Choose Ambre Nuit for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Abyss Rose for a woody and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Nuit or Abyss Rose?

Ambre Nuit lasts longest (Ambre Nuit 75/100, Abyss Rose 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Nuit or Abyss Rose?

Ambre Nuit projects furthest (Ambre Nuit 65/100, Abyss Rose 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Nuit and Abyss Rose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Turkish Rose, Pink Pepper and Guaiac Wood.

Is Ambre Nuit or Abyss Rose better for summer or winter?

For summer, Abyss Rose is the stronger pick. For winter, Ambre Nuit is the stronger pick. Abyss Rose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Nuit and Abyss Rose?

Ambre Nuit has top notes of Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Damask Rose and Pink Pepper, a base of Ambergris, Guaiac Wood, Cedar and Patchouli. Abyss Rose has top notes of Damask Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Guaiac Wood and Styrax, a base of Musk, Suede, Birch and Cedar.