Fragrance comparison

Ambrecuir vs Hoh Xil 可可西里

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 72 ratings analysed

Ambrecuir

Sultan Pasha Attars

3.9951 votes

Rank #12,457 AmberMusky

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41%scent match

Some overlap

Hoh Xil 可可西里

Le Goût De Peau 肌肤之味

3.9521 votes

Rank #22,956 AmberBalsamic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Ambrecuir
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Hoh Xil 可可西里
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ambrecuir2/4

Hoh Xil 可可西里2/4

Ratings & consensus: Ambrecuir
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Hoh Xil 可可西里
Sillage & projection: Hoh Xil 可可西里
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ambrecuir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmbrecuirSultan Pasha Attars

Hoh Xil 可可西里Le Goût De Peau 肌肤之味

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 24%Had 5%Want 71%

3.95/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

Category winnerAmbrecuirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

27%Like

3%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

38%Love

43%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

10%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityHoh Xil 可可西里

SillageHoh Xil 可可西里

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value41

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

musky92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

amber100%

balsamic90%

woody80%

smoky70%

lactonic60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, balsamic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ButterAmberSaffron

Heart

Orris RootHoneySuedeTonka BeanTobaccoCacaoJava vetiver oil

Base

Black AmberAmbergrisLabdanumMuskSiam BenzoinVanillaIncenseOpoponax

Top30 to 45 minutes

ButterDust

Heart3 to 4 hours

SandalwoodMuskPatchouli

Base6 to 8 hours

IncenseAmbergris

InformationalShared notesButter, Ambergris, Musk and Incense. Durations are only published for Hoh Xil 可可西里, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring22

Summer22

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Spring55

Summer0

Fall100

Winter91

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men25

Unisex56

Women19

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,457

PerfumerSultan Pasha

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#22,956

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerAmbrecuirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ambrecuir by Sultan Pasha Attars is an ambitious, artistic exploration of aged materials. Centered on a dense amber accord, it marries the buttery richness of saffron and honeyed suede with a complex, animalic base. Designed for those seeking a vintage, bibliophilic aesthetic, this attar is best suited for cooler mont…

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Hoh Xil 可可西里 by Le Goût De Peau 肌肤之味 is an unconventional woody fragrance that pairs rich texture with arid warmth. The scent begins with an unexpected contrast of creamy butter and dry, chalky dust, creating an antique atmosphere right away. As it settles, warm sandalwood, earthy patchouli, and clean musk tak…

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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, Ambrecuir or Hoh Xil 可可西里?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Ambrecuir is rated 3.99/5 from 51 votes; Hoh Xil 可可西里 is rated 3.95/5 from 21 votes. Choose Ambrecuir for a amber and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Hoh Xil 可可西里 for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambrecuir or Hoh Xil 可可西里?

Hoh Xil 可可西里 lasts longest (Hoh Xil 可可西里 84/100, Ambrecuir 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambrecuir or Hoh Xil 可可西里?

Projection is very close: Hoh Xil 可可西里 64/100, Ambrecuir 63/100 for sillage.

Do Ambrecuir and Hoh Xil 可可西里 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, balsamic and woody accords. Common notes include Butter, Ambergris, Musk and Incense.

Is Ambrecuir or Hoh Xil 可可西里 better for summer or winter?

Ambrecuir suits daytime wear; Hoh Xil 可可西里 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambrecuir and Hoh Xil 可可西里?

Ambrecuir has top notes of Butter, Amber and Saffron, heart notes of Orris Root, Honey, Suede and Tonka Bean, a base of Black Amber, Ambergris, Labdanum and Musk. Hoh Xil 可可西里 has top notes of Butter and Dust, heart notes of Sandalwood, Musk and Patchouli, a base of Incense and Ambergris.