Ambro de Jacomo vs LAYSEN
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Ambro de JacomoChoose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
LAYSENChoose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Ambro de Jacomo2/4
LAYSEN2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- LAYSEN
- Sillage & projection
- LAYSEN
- Value for money
- Ambro de Jacomo
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ambro de Jacomo
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Ambro de JacomoJacomoLAYSENLaverneWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.18/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 34%Had 18%Want 48%
3.75/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 11%Had 6%Want 83%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
48%Like
0%Ok
4%Dislike
4%Hate
27 votes
50%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
25%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLAYSEN
SillageLAYSEN
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAmbro de JacomoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
amber77%
vanilla69%
fresh spicy61%
amber100%
citrus92%
smoky84%
musky77%
soft spicy69%
woody61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both amber and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CarawayBrazilian RosewoodNeroliMintBergamot
Heart
LavenderCardamomCinnamon
Base
VanillaAmberTonka BeanMuskIncenseSandalwoodPatchouliCedar
Top20-30 mins
Pink PepperBergamotMandarin
Heart2-4 hrs
Black TeaNeroli
Base6-8+ hrs
IncenseSandalwoodAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesNeroli, Bergamot, Amber and Musk. Durations are only published for LAYSEN, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring8
Summer0
Fall75
Winter100
Day64
Night100
Spring67
Summer100
Fall67
Winter67
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#22,055
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#48,873
PerfumerChristian Provenzano
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerAmbro de JacomoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAmbro de Jacomo opens with a sharp, aromatic blend of mint and bergamot before settling into a warm, spicy heart of cinnamon and cardamom. It is a distinct woody fragrance for men, grounded by a rich base of vanilla and amber. Ideal for cooler evenings, this 1997 release offers a mature, comfortable profile that trans…
Reviews →LAYSEN by Laverne greets your nose with an energetic splash of crisp bergamot, juicy mandarin, and a light pop of pink pepper. As the initial citrus sparkle quiets down, the scent shifts toward an aromatic heart of steeped black tea and clean neroli petals, giving off the relaxed feel of an afternoon tea on a breezy t…
Reviews →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, Ambro de Jacomo or LAYSEN?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Ambro de Jacomo is rated 4.18/5 from 33 votes; LAYSEN is rated 3.75/5 from 8 votes. Choose Ambro de Jacomo for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose LAYSEN for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Ambro de Jacomo or LAYSEN?
LAYSEN lasts longest (LAYSEN 80/100, Ambro de Jacomo 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ambro de Jacomo or LAYSEN?
LAYSEN projects furthest (LAYSEN 75/100, Ambro de Jacomo 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ambro de Jacomo and LAYSEN smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Neroli, Bergamot, Amber and Musk.
Is Ambro de Jacomo or LAYSEN better for summer or winter?
Ambro de Jacomo suits evening wear; LAYSEN suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ambro de Jacomo and LAYSEN?
Ambro de Jacomo has top notes of Caraway, Brazilian Rosewood, Neroli and Mint, heart notes of Lavender, Cardamom and Cinnamon, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Tonka Bean and Musk. LAYSEN has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Mandarin, heart notes of Black Tea and Neroli, a base of Incense, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.
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