Fragrance comparison

Amburana ao Sol vs Rimal

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 381 ratings analysed

Amburana ao Sol

L’Occitane Au Brésil

4.18158 votes

Rank #23,503 SweetCoconut

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Rimal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.35223 votes

Rank #23,811 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rimal takes 4 of 7 categories.

Amburana ao Sol
Choose it for a sweet and coconut character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rimal
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Amburana ao Sol3/7

Rimal4/7

Ratings & consensus: Rimal
Community sentiment: Rimal
Longevity: Rimal
Sillage & projection: Rimal
Value for money: Amburana ao Sol
Versatility: Amburana ao Sol
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Amburana ao Sol

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amburana ao SolL’Occitane Au Brésil

RimalThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 158 votes

Have 45%Had 9%Want 47%

4.35/ 5 · 223 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerRimalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

25%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

158 votes

60%Love

24%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

223 votes

Category winnerRimalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityRimal

SillageRimal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value35

Category winnerAmburana ao SolBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

coconut92%

caramel84%

tropical77%

amber69%

white floral61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

sweet84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both sweet and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CoconutFruitsBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

FrangipaniGardeniaWhite Flowers

Base5-7+ hrs

CaramelAmber

Top

SaffronNutmegCinnamonFruitsVanillaWhite FlowersBergamot

Heart

PatchouliSweet NotesIncenseYlang-YlangStyraxRose

Base

SandalwoodCaramelAgarwood (Oud)LeatherAmberVetiverLabdanumMusk

InformationalShared notesFruits, Bergamot, White Flowers and Caramel. Durations are only published for Amburana ao Sol, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter98

Day100

Night47

Spring86

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAmburana ao SolMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex8

Women88

Casual 37%Date 31%Work 17%Party 14%

Men56

Unisex39

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,503

PerfumerSymrise

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#23,811

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmburana ao SolHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amburana ao Sol by L’Occitane Au Brésil delivers a sunlit splash of golden warmth right from the first spray. The opening pairs crisp bergamot citrus with creamy coconut milk and tangy Brazilian fruits. It feels cheerful and bright. Within minutes, the zesty edge softens as velvety frangipani and creamy gardenia petal…

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Rimal by The Spirit of Dubai opens with a heavy burst of saffron, cinnamon, and sharp nutmeg before settling into smoky incense and dark agarwood. As it warms on skin, caramel and labdanum add a resinous sweetness against rugged leather. It fits cold winter nights, formal evening events, and crisp tailored coats where…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amburana ao Sol or Rimal?

Rimal takes 4 of 7 categories. Amburana ao Sol is rated 4.18/5 from 158 votes; Rimal is rated 4.35/5 from 223 votes. Choose Amburana ao Sol for a sweet and coconut character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rimal for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Amburana ao Sol or Rimal?

Rimal lasts longest (Rimal 82/100, Amburana ao Sol 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amburana ao Sol or Rimal?

Rimal projects furthest (Rimal 75/100, Amburana ao Sol 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amburana ao Sol and Rimal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Fruits, Bergamot, White Flowers and Caramel.

Is Amburana ao Sol or Rimal better for summer or winter?

For summer, Amburana ao Sol is the stronger pick. For winter, Rimal is the stronger pick. Amburana ao Sol suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amburana ao Sol and Rimal?

Amburana ao Sol has top notes of Coconut, Fruits and Bergamot, heart notes of Frangipani, Gardenia and White Flowers, a base of Caramel and Amber. Rimal has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg, Cinnamon and Fruits, heart notes of Patchouli, Sweet Notes, Incense and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Caramel, Agarwood (Oud) and Leather.