Fragrance comparison

Ambrose vs Eclipse

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 44 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ambrose

Henry Jacques

4.6411 votes

Rank #32,849 RoseAmber

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48%scent match

Some overlap

Eclipse

Tokyo Milk Parfumerie Curiosite

3.7933 votes

Rank #23,761 AnisGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambrose takes 3 of 5 categories.

Ambrose
Choose it for a rose and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Eclipse
Choose it for a anis and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Ambrose3/5

Eclipse2/5

Ratings & consensus: Ambrose
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ambrose
Sillage & projection: Ambrose
Value for money: Eclipse
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eclipse

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmbroseHenry Jacques

EclipseTokyo Milk Parfumerie Curiosite

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.64/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 52%Had 0%Want 48%

3.79/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 22%Had 3%Want 75%

Category winnerAmbroseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

27%Love

39%Like

18%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate91

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAmbrose

SillageAmbrose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value68

Category winnerEclipseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

amber92%

green84%

aromatic77%

anis69%

floral61%

anis100%

green92%

smoky84%

white floral77%

soft spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both green, anis and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseMint

Heart

Anise

Base

AmberSandalwood

Notes

AniseMintSmokeGardeniaAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMint, Anise and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer40

Fall50

Winter30

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Men58

Unisex32

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,849

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#23,761

PerfumerMargot Elena

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerEclipseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ambrose by Henry Jacques opens with a crisp snap of crushed mint coupled with a sweet Bulgarian rose. As the top notes quiet down, an aromatic star anise comes forward in the heart, introducing a subtle licorice spice. The dry down rests on a rich bed of golden amber and creamed sandalwood. This scent balances green …

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Eclipse by Tokyo Milk Parfumerie Curiosite hits the skin with a cold blast of black anise and aromatic mint, creating a dark herbal atmosphere. As the fragrance settles, a clean white gardenia note emerges, cutting through the green shadows before sinking into a dry amber base. It is a strange blend that behaves more …

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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, Ambrose or Eclipse?

Ambrose takes 3 of 5 categories. Ambrose is rated 4.64/5 from 11 votes; Eclipse is rated 3.79/5 from 33 votes. Choose Ambrose for a rose and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Eclipse for a anis and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambrose or Eclipse?

Ambrose lasts longest (Ambrose 83/100, Eclipse 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambrose or Eclipse?

Ambrose projects furthest (Ambrose 54/100, Eclipse 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambrose and Eclipse smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, anis and amber accords. Common notes include Mint, Anise and Amber.

Is Ambrose or Eclipse better for summer or winter?

Ambrose suits day or night wear; Eclipse suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambrose and Eclipse?

Ambrose has top notes of Rose and Mint, heart notes of Anise, a base of Amber and Sandalwood. Eclipse features Anise, Mint, Smoke, Gardenia and Amber.