Fragrance comparison

Ambrose vs Pasha

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,808 ratings analysed

Ambrose

Henry Jacques

4.6411 votes

Rank #32,849 RoseAmber

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30%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Pasha

Cartier

4.151,797 votes

Rank #932 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pasha takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Ambrose2/5

Pasha3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmbroseHenry Jacques

PashaCartier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.64/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 52%Had 0%Want 48%

4.15/ 5 · 1,797 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

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

43%Love

41%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

1,797 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate91

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAmbrose

SillagePasha

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value54

Category winnerPashaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

amber92%

green84%

aromatic77%

anis69%

floral61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

green69%

mossy61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseMint

Heart

Anise

Base

AmberSandalwood

Top

LavenderMintCarawayAniseMandarin Orange

Heart

CorianderBrazilian Rosewood

Base

OakmossSandalwoodPatchouliLabdanum

InformationalShared notesMint, Anise and Sandalwood. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter77

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Men90

Unisex7

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,849

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#932

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews199

Category winnerPashaHigher 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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Pasha Cartier opens with a sharp burst of lavender, bruised mint, and caraway seeds before shifting into a dense, herbal heart of coriander and rosewood. Formulated by Jacques Cavallier Belletrud in 1992, this aromatic fougere carries a heavy, soapy weight that feels distinctly vintage. As the top notes fade over the …

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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 Pasha?

Pasha takes 3 of 5 categories. Ambrose is rated 4.64/5 from 11 votes; Pasha is rated 4.15/5 from 1,797 votes. Choose Ambrose for a rose and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Pasha for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ambrose or Pasha?

Ambrose lasts longest (Ambrose 83/100, Pasha 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambrose or Pasha?

Pasha projects furthest (Pasha 60/100, Ambrose 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambrose and Pasha smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Mint, Anise and Sandalwood.

Is Ambrose or Pasha better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ambrose and Pasha?

Ambrose has top notes of Rose and Mint, heart notes of Anise, a base of Amber and Sandalwood. Pasha has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Caraway and Anise, heart notes of Coriander and Brazilian Rosewood, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Labdanum.