Fragrance comparison

Ambre Rubis vs Frescor de Pitanga Preta

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 761 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ambre Rubis

Houbigant

4.32323 votes

Rank #23,114 SweetCherry

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Frescor de Pitanga Preta

Natura

4.09438 votes

Rank #11,329 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Rubis takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ambre Rubis
Choose it for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Frescor de Pitanga Preta
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Ambre Rubis4/7

Frescor de Pitanga Preta2/7

Ratings & consensus: Ambre Rubis
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Ambre Rubis
Sillage & projection: Ambre Rubis
Value for money: Frescor de Pitanga Preta
Versatility: Ambre Rubis
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Frescor de Pitanga Preta

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ambre RubisHoubigant

Frescor de Pitanga PretaNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 323 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

4.09/ 5 · 438 votes

Have 59%Had 29%Want 12%

Category winnerAmbre RubisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

26%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

323 votes

33%Love

51%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

438 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Rubis

SillageAmbre Rubis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value75

Category winnerFrescor de Pitanga PretaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

cherry92%

fruity84%

woody77%

amber69%

rum61%

citrus100%

fruity92%

fresh84%

white floral77%

green69%

woody61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Red BerriesIncensePink PepperOrange

Heart3-4 hrs

CherryRumJasmine

Base8-10+ hrs

AmbergrisWoody NotesCedarFir Resin

Top

AppleLemonRed BerriesCherryOrangeMandarin OrangeGreen NotesPomelo

Heart

JasmineRoseLily of the Valley

Base

SandalwoodMuskWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Orange, Cherry and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Ambre Rubis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAmbre RubisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex57

Women33

Date 43%Party 29%Casual 15%Work 13%

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,114

PerfumerAntoine Lie, Luca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,329

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerFrescor de Pitanga PretaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ambre Rubis opens with a tart flash of red berries and orange zest, cut immediately by dry incense smoke. Give it three minutes. The sharp alcohol burn clears quickly to reveal a dark, boozy heart of macerated cherry and dark rum. It is sweet without turning into sticky cough syrup. A gentle touch of white jasmine sof…

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Frescor de Pitanga Preta by Natura offers a bright, fruit-forward experience that highlights red berries and crisp apple notes. This unisex scent suits casual daytime wear, particularly in warmer climates where its refreshing, clean profile feels most at home. It provides a light, approachable presence that feels like…

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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 Rubis or Frescor de Pitanga Preta?

Ambre Rubis takes 4 of 7 categories. Ambre Rubis is rated 4.32/5 from 323 votes; Frescor de Pitanga Preta is rated 4.09/5 from 438 votes. Choose Ambre Rubis for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Frescor de Pitanga Preta for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ambre Rubis or Frescor de Pitanga Preta?

Ambre Rubis lasts longest (Ambre Rubis 72/100, Frescor de Pitanga Preta 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambre Rubis or Frescor de Pitanga Preta?

Ambre Rubis projects furthest (Ambre Rubis 60/100, Frescor de Pitanga Preta 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambre Rubis and Frescor de Pitanga Preta smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Orange, Cherry and Jasmine.

Is Ambre Rubis or Frescor de Pitanga Preta better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ambre Rubis and Frescor de Pitanga Preta?

Ambre Rubis has top notes of Red Berries, Incense, Pink Pepper and Orange, heart notes of Cherry, Rum and Jasmine, a base of Ambergris, Woody Notes, Cedar and Fir Resin. Frescor de Pitanga Preta has top notes of Apple, Lemon, Red Berries and Cherry, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Lily of the Valley, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Woody Notes.