Fragrance comparison

Ambrette de Noir vs Ilía

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,599 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ambrette de Noir

Aerin

3.87292 votes

Rank #4,847 VanillaFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Ilía

Natura

4.221,307 votes

Rank #25,882 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambrette de Noir takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ambrette de Noir
Choose it for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.
Ilía
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Ambrette de Noir4/7

Ilía3/7

Ratings & consensus: Ilía
Community sentiment: Ilía
Longevity: Ambrette de Noir
Sillage & projection: Ambrette de Noir
Value for money: Ilía
Versatility: Ambrette de Noir
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ambrette de Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ambrette de NoirAerin

IlíaNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 292 votes

Have 27%Had 8%Want 66%

4.22/ 5 · 1,307 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

Category winnerIlíaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

33%Like

16%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

198 votes

45%Love

39%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

1,307 votes

Category winnerIlíaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAmbrette de Noir

SillageAmbrette de Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value58

Category winnerIlíaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

floral92%

musky84%

amber77%

white floral69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

floral84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

vanilla61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseFreesia

Heart

Orange BlossomJasminePeony

Base

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)Tonka BeanBourbon VanillaAmbroxanCedar

Top

RaspberryRed CurrantOrange BlossomBergamotLemonPink Grapefruit

Heart

JasmineGardeniaPeonyRoseFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaTonka BeanMuskWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesRose, Freesia, Orange Blossom and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter51

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAmbrette de NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex16

Women84

Men1

Unisex2

Women97

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,847

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews64

Overall rank#25,882

PerfumerAlexandra Kosinski, Christophe Raynaud, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAmbrette de NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ambrette de Noir is a soft, musky vanilla floral with a polished, cosy feel. Rose and freesia brighten the opening, then orange blossom and peony fold into ambrette, tonka and bourbon vanilla, giving it a fluffy, powdery warmth. It usually reads feminine, smooth and autumn-friendly, with enough cedar and ambroxan to k…

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Natura Ilía is a floral fruity fragrance built around a core of white flowers and vibrant citrus. Raspberry and red currant provide a tart, bright opening, while a heart of jasmine and gardenia rests upon a creamy base of vanilla and tonka bean. It suits daily wear for those who prefer delicate, feminine scents that f…

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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 de Noir or Ilía?

Ambrette de Noir takes 4 of 7 categories. Ambrette de Noir is rated 3.87/5 from 292 votes; Ilía is rated 4.22/5 from 1,307 votes. Choose Ambrette de Noir for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Ilía for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ambrette de Noir or Ilía?

Ambrette de Noir lasts longest (Ambrette de Noir 72/100, Ilía 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambrette de Noir or Ilía?

Ambrette de Noir projects furthest (Ambrette de Noir 60/100, Ilía 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambrette de Noir and Ilía smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and vanilla accords. Common notes include Rose, Freesia, Orange Blossom and Jasmine.

Is Ambrette de Noir or Ilía better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ambrette de Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Ambrette de Noir is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambrette de Noir and Ilía?

Ambrette de Noir has top notes of Rose and Freesia, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Peony, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Tonka Bean, Bourbon Vanilla and Ambroxan. Ilía has top notes of Raspberry, Red Currant, Orange Blossom and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Gardenia, Peony and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Musk and Woody Notes.