Fragrance comparison

Ambrette 9 vs Knize Two

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,227 ratings analysed

Ambrette 9

Le Labo

3.701,046 votes

Rank #13,421 MuskyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Knize Two

Knize

3.83181 votes

Rank #8,515 PowderyViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Knize Two takes 6 of 7 categories.

Ambrette 9
Choose it for a musky and fruity character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Knize Two
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ambrette 91/7

Knize Two6/7

Ratings & consensus: Knize Two
Community sentiment: Knize Two
Longevity: Knize Two
Sillage & projection: Knize Two
Value for money: Knize Two
Versatility: Ambrette 9
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Knize Two

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ambrette 9Le Labo

Knize TwoKnize

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 1,046 votes

Have 33%Had 16%Want 51%

3.83/ 5 · 181 votes

Have 41%Had 11%Want 47%

Category winnerKnize TwoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

36%Like

16%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

1,046 votes

41%Love

40%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

87 votes

Category winnerKnize TwoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityKnize Two

SillageKnize Two

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value63

Category winnerKnize TwoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

fruity90%

floral80%

sweet70%

aldehydic60%

powdery50%

powdery100%

violet92%

green84%

citrus77%

floral69%

woody61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)Fruity NotesMuskAldehydesAmalfi LemonAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AldehydesGreen NotesBergamotAmalfi LemonGalbanumPetitgrain

Heart

VioletIrisJasmineRoseCarnation

Base

oak mossSandalwoodVirginia CedarAmberTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesMusk, Aldehydes, Amalfi Lemon and Amber. Durations are only published for Ambrette 9, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer82

Fall56

Winter38

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer78

Fall33

Winter22

Day100

Night37

Category winnerAmbrette 9Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex53

Women45

Men50

Unisex36

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,421

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews180

Overall rank#8,515

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerKnize TwoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ambrette 9 by Le Labo is a quiet, ethereal fragrance designed around the soft botanical character of ambrette seed. Created by perfumer Michel Almairac in 2006, the formula blends sparkling aldehydes and bright Amalfi lemon with gentle fruity notes and a delicate wash of clean musk. Rather than projecting heavily acro…

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Knize Two, launched in 1978, remains a definitive chypre floral for men who appreciate traditional craftsmanship. It opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, green notes, and citrus before settling into a heart of violet, iris, and carnation. The foundation of oak moss, sandalwood, and musk provides a steady, classic ba…

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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, Ambrette 9 or Knize Two?

Knize Two takes 6 of 7 categories. Ambrette 9 is rated 3.70/5 from 1,046 votes; Knize Two is rated 3.83/5 from 181 votes. Choose Ambrette 9 for a musky and fruity character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Knize Two for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambrette 9 or Knize Two?

Knize Two lasts longest (Knize Two 73/100, Ambrette 9 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambrette 9 or Knize Two?

Knize Two projects furthest (Knize Two 60/100, Ambrette 9 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambrette 9 and Knize Two smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Musk, Aldehydes, Amalfi Lemon and Amber.

Is Ambrette 9 or Knize Two better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ambrette 9 is the stronger pick. For winter, Ambrette 9 is the stronger pick. Ambrette 9 suits daytime wear; Knize Two suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambrette 9 and Knize Two?

Ambrette 9 features Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Fruity Notes, Musk, Aldehydes and Amalfi Lemon. Knize Two has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Notes, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Iris, Jasmine and Rose, a base of oak moss, Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar and Amber.