Fragrance comparison

Ambre Obsession vs Estrella de la Manana

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 368 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ambre Obsession

Korloff Paris

3.333 votes

Rank #64,506 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Estrella de la Manana

Une Nuit Nomade

3.87365 votes

Rank #6,573 CacaoLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Obsession takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ambre Obsession
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Estrella de la Manana
Choose it for a cacao and leather character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Ambre Obsession3/4

Estrella de la Manana1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ambre Obsession
Sillage & projection: Ambre Obsession
Value for money: Ambre Obsession
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Estrella de la Manana

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ambre ObsessionKorloff Paris

Estrella de la MananaUne Nuit Nomade

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.87/ 5 · 365 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

46%Love

20%Like

14%Ok

15%Dislike

5%Hate

365 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Obsession

SillageAmbre Obsession

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value42

Category winnerAmbre ObsessionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy90%

cacao80%

vanilla70%

sweet60%

white floral50%

cacao100%

leather91%

warm spicy83%

smoky74%

amber65%

vanilla56%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both cacao, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CinnamonGingerBlack Pepper

Heart

CocoaOrange BlossomAmberFrankincense

Base

VanillaBenzoinTobaccoCashmere Wood

Notes

BirchCocoaBenzoinVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCocoa, Vanilla and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Estrella de la Manana, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Spring22

Summer9

Fall94

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men38

Unisex52

Women10

Date 39%Party 29%Casual 21%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,506

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,573

PerfumerJérôme di Marino

Launched—

Reviews49

Category winnerEstrella de la MananaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ambre Obsession by Korloff Paris is a warm, spicy unisex fragrance built around a core of rich amber, creamy cacao, and smoky benzoin. Launched in 2025, this scent offers an immediate cozy presence. It performs exceptionally well in cooler autumn temperatures, making it a reliable choice for evenings out or relaxed in…

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Estrella de la Manana by Une Nuit Nomade smells like bitter dark cocoa powder dusted over a crackling campfire. Two sprays are plenty. The opening unleashes a sharp rush of charred birch tar and resinous benzoin before melting into thick, warm vanilla bean. You get a gritty, genuine leather jacket sensation combined 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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ambre Obsession or Estrella de la Manana?

Ambre Obsession takes 3 of 4 categories. Ambre Obsession is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Estrella de la Manana is rated 3.87/5 from 365 votes. Choose Ambre Obsession for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Estrella de la Manana for a cacao and leather character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Obsession or Estrella de la Manana?

Ambre Obsession lasts longest (Ambre Obsession 90/100, Estrella de la Manana 81/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Obsession or Estrella de la Manana?

Ambre Obsession projects furthest (Ambre Obsession 75/100, Estrella de la Manana 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Obsession and Estrella de la Manana smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share cacao, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Cocoa, Vanilla and Benzoin.

Is Ambre Obsession or Estrella de la Manana better for summer or winter?

Ambre Obsession suits evening wear; Estrella de la Manana suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambre Obsession and Estrella de la Manana?

Ambre Obsession has top notes of Cinnamon, Ginger and Black Pepper, heart notes of Cocoa, Orange Blossom, Amber and Frankincense, a base of Vanilla, Benzoin, Tobacco and Cashmere Wood. Estrella de la Manana features Birch, Cocoa, Benzoin and Vanilla.