Fragrance comparison

Ambrette vs Fireside Bourbon Cologne

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 130 ratings analysed

2 wins

Ambrette

Red Flower Organic Perfume

4.388 votes

Rank #34,928 FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Fireside Bourbon Cologne

Dr. Squatch

3.59122 votes

Rank #37,266 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambrette takes 2 of 3 categories.

Ambrette
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Fireside Bourbon Cologne
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Ambrette2/3

Fireside Bourbon Cologne1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Fireside Bourbon Cologne
Sillage & projection: Ambrette
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ambrette

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmbretteRed Flower Organic Perfume

Fireside Bourbon CologneDr. Squatch

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 16%Had 9%Want 74%

3.59/ 5 · 122 votes

Have 68%Had 10%Want 22%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

63%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

28%Love

38%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

14%Hate

122 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityFireside Bourbon Cologne

SillageAmbrette

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value54

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

musky90%

fresh spicy80%

aromatic70%

citrus60%

white floral50%

warm spicy100%

woody83%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy48%

patchouli30%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)GeraniumAfrican Orange FlowerHibiscusBitter OrangeIncenseRosePepperClovesPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

ClovesVirginia CedarGeraniumPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Cloves and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Fireside Bourbon Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring12

Summer6

Fall0

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men98

Unisex1

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,928

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#37,266

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmbretteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ambrette opens with a tart, green, slightly dirty edge before settling into a musky floral incense drydown. Reviews describe geranium, pepper, soapiness and a hay-like vegetal tone, giving it a natural, textured feel rather than a polished mainstream softness. It may suit wearers who enjoy quirky botanical perfumes a…

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Dr. Squatch Fireside Bourbon Cologne delivers an easygoing, rustic smell built around warm spicy clove, dry Virginia cedar, and earthy patchouli. It opens with a quick spark of herbal geranium and punchy kitchen spice before settling into a cozy, toasted wood aroma that feels like sitting next to an outdoor campfire i…

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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 or Fireside Bourbon Cologne?

Ambrette takes 2 of 3 categories. Ambrette is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes; Fireside Bourbon Cologne is rated 3.59/5 from 122 votes. Choose Ambrette for a floral and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Fireside Bourbon Cologne for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambrette or Fireside Bourbon Cologne?

Fireside Bourbon Cologne lasts longest (Fireside Bourbon Cologne 56/100, Ambrette 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambrette or Fireside Bourbon Cologne?

Ambrette projects furthest (Ambrette 100/100, Fireside Bourbon Cologne 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambrette and Fireside Bourbon Cologne smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Geranium, Cloves and Patchouli.

Is Ambrette or Fireside Bourbon Cologne better for summer or winter?

Ambrette suits day or night wear; Fireside Bourbon Cologne suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambrette and Fireside Bourbon Cologne?

Ambrette features Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Geranium, African Orange Flower, Hibiscus and Bitter Orange. Fireside Bourbon Cologne features Cloves, Virginia Cedar, Geranium and Patchouli.