Fragrance comparison

Ambrecuir vs Živeli

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 73 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ambrecuir

Sultan Pasha Attars

3.9951 votes

Rank #12,855 AmberMusky

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27%scent match

Clearly different

Živeli

Boka

3.7722 votes

Rank #24,304 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambrecuir takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ambrecuir
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Živeli
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.

Ambrecuir3/4

Živeli1/4

Ratings & consensus: Ambrecuir
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ambrecuir
Sillage & projection: Živeli
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

ŽiveliBoka

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 24%Had 5%Want 71%

3.77/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 9%Had 1%Want 90%

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

68%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

27%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityAmbrecuir

SillageŽiveli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value81

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

musky92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

floral84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

tobacco61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both sweet 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

Top

Plum BrandyCherry BlossomRaspberryPink PepperGrapefruitMandarin

Heart

HoneyLeatherDavanaYlang-YlangOrris RootSaffron

Base

TobaccoAmbretteOakVirginia CedarTonka BeanLabdanum

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Orris Root, Honey and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring22

Summer22

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Spring50

Summer100

Fall88

Winter88

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men16

Unisex53

Women32

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,855

PerfumerSultan Pasha

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#24,304

PerfumerBoris Zrnic

Launched—

Reviews6

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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Živeli opens with a boozy plum and bright citrus effect, then turns sweeter and darker as honey, leather, tobacco and woods come forward. It reads fruity first, but not light. This suits someone who likes rich, textured unisex scents with a nightlife mood. The mix of brandy, soft florals, leather and tobacco suggests …

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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 Živeli?

Ambrecuir takes 3 of 4 categories. Ambrecuir is rated 3.99/5 from 51 votes; Živeli is rated 3.77/5 from 22 votes. Choose Ambrecuir for a amber and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Živeli for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambrecuir or Živeli?

Ambrecuir lasts longest (Ambrecuir 74/100, Živeli 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambrecuir or Živeli?

Živeli projects furthest (Živeli 66/100, Ambrecuir 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambrecuir and Živeli smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Orris Root, Honey and Tonka Bean.

Is Ambrecuir or Živeli better for summer or winter?

Ambrecuir suits daytime wear; Živeli suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambrecuir and Živeli?

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. Živeli has top notes of Plum Brandy, Cherry Blossom, Raspberry and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Honey, Leather, Davana and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Tobacco, Ambrette, Oak and Virginia Cedar.