Ambre Rouge vs Nomad
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
61%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ambre Rouge takes 2 of 3 categories.
Ambre RougeChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
NomadChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Ambre Rouge2/3
Nomad1/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ambre Rouge
- Sillage & projection
- Ambre Rouge
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Nomad
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Ambre RougeRiiffs PerfumesNomadWho is ElijahWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 44%Had 11%Want 44%
3.39/ 5 · 176 votes
Have 59%Had 8%Want 33%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
50%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
22%Love
31%Like
15%Ok
15%Dislike
17%Hate
168 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAmbre Rouge
SillageAmbre Rouge
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody88%
warm spicy77%
musky65%
almond53%
white floral42%
woody100%
amber83%
warm spicy65%
fresh spicy48%
aromatic30%
Scent match61%Closely related · both woody, amber and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SaffronAlmondPink Pepper
Heart
Jasmine SambacAmberwood
Base
AmbroxanBenzoinCedarMusk
Top
SaffronEgyptian JasmineAlmond
Heart
AmberwoodAmbergrisBulgarian Rose
Base
Fir ResinCedarLight AmberMuskMoss
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Almond, Amberwood and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring74
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#73,758
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#16,032
PerfumerRaquel Bouris
Launched—
Reviews52
Category winnerNomadHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAmbre Rouge reads as a warm amber woody scent with a spicy saffron opening, a soft almond nuance, and a musky amberwood dry-down. Jasmine sambac adds a light floral lift, but this looks more textured and woody than overtly floral. Based on the limited wear data available, it appears to lean feminine, with moderate pro…
Reviews →Nomad opens with a saffron and jasmine lift, then settles into dry woods, amber and soft resin. Many wearers place it in Baccarat Rouge 540 territory, but this version usually reads woodier, less sugary and a touch more metallic. It suits someone who likes airy amber woods with a spicy edge. Sample first if sharp wood…
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 Rouge or Nomad?
Ambre Rouge takes 2 of 3 categories. Ambre Rouge is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes; Nomad is rated 3.39/5 from 176 votes. Choose Ambre Rouge for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Nomad for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Ambre Rouge or Nomad?
Ambre Rouge lasts longest (Ambre Rouge 80/100, Nomad 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ambre Rouge or Nomad?
Projection is very close: Ambre Rouge 50/100, Nomad 49/100 for sillage.
Do Ambre Rouge and Nomad smell similar?
Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Almond, Amberwood and Cedar.
What are the notes in Ambre Rouge and Nomad?
Ambre Rouge has top notes of Saffron, Almond and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac and Amberwood, a base of Ambroxan, Benzoin, Cedar and Musk. Nomad has top notes of Saffron, Egyptian Jasmine and Almond, heart notes of Amberwood, Ambergris and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Fir Resin, Cedar, Light Amber and Musk.
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