Ambre Samar vs Dominus Elixir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
68%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Ambre SamarChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Dominus ElixirChoose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Ambre Samar2/4
Dominus Elixir2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Dominus Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Dominus Elixir
- Value for money
- Ambre Samar
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ambre Samar
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Ambre SamarGuerlainDominus ElixirIn The BoxWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.30/ 5 · 549 votes
Have 28%Had 3%Want 69%
4.50/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
26%Like
11%Ok
6%Dislike
1%Hate
549 votes
83%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDominus Elixir
SillageDominus Elixir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAmbre SamarBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy90%
aromatic80%
vanilla70%
sweet60%
almond50%
warm spicy100%
amber92%
aromatic84%
sweet77%
vanilla69%
fruity61%
Scent match68%Closely related · both amber, warm spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
CardamomAlmondFrankincense
Heart2 to 3 hours
AmberDavana
Base6 to 8 hours
BenzoinTonka BeanPatchouli
Top
PlumCinnamonCardamomBergamot
Heart
LavenderArtemisiaDavana
Base
Tonka BeanBenzoinPatchouliLabdanumAmbrette
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Davana, Benzoin and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Ambre Samar, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring32
Summer15
Fall90
Winter100
Day60
Night100
Spring100
Summer25
Fall100
Winter75
Day67
Night100
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#2,306
PerfumerDelphine Jelk
Launched—
Reviews88
Overall rank#48,635
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAmbre SamarHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAmbre Samar by Guerlain brings a warm, resinous profile built around sweet almond, aromatic cardamom, and glowing amber. The opening pairs nutty almond with cool cardamom spice and a wisp of frankincense smoke. As the perfume settles on skin, herbal davana meets rich balsamic benzoin and creamy tonka bean, underscored…
Reviews →Dominus Elixir opens with a ripe plum note wrapped in cinnamon and cardamom, then settles into a warmer ambered base with tonka, benzoin and patchouli. It reads spicy, sweet and aromatic rather than fresh, with a richer profile that may suit evening wear, cooler weather and anyone who likes modern warm gourmand-leanin…
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 Samar or Dominus Elixir?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Ambre Samar is rated 4.30/5 from 549 votes; Dominus Elixir is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Ambre Samar for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Dominus Elixir for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Ambre Samar or Dominus Elixir?
Dominus Elixir lasts longest (Dominus Elixir 85/100, Ambre Samar 74/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ambre Samar or Dominus Elixir?
Dominus Elixir projects furthest (Dominus Elixir 75/100, Ambre Samar 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ambre Samar and Dominus Elixir smell similar?
Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Davana, Benzoin and Tonka Bean.
Is Ambre Samar or Dominus Elixir better for summer or winter?
Ambre Samar suits evening wear; Dominus Elixir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ambre Samar and Dominus Elixir?
Ambre Samar has top notes of Cardamom, Almond and Frankincense, heart notes of Amber and Davana, a base of Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Patchouli. Dominus Elixir has top notes of Plum, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Artemisia and Davana, a base of Tonka Bean, Benzoin, Patchouli and Labdanum.
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