Fragrance comparison

Amburana ao Sol vs Terhaal

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 169 ratings analysed

Amburana ao Sol

L’Occitane Au Brésil

4.18158 votes

Rank #23,566 SweetCoconut

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Terhaal

Asdaaf

4.1811 votes

Rank #19,507 OudSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Terhaal takes 4 of 5 categories.

Amburana ao Sol
Choose it for a sweet and coconut character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Terhaal
Choose it for a oud and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Amburana ao Sol1/5

Terhaal4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amburana ao SolL’Occitane Au Brésil

TerhaalAsdaaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 158 votes

Have 45%Had 9%Want 47%

4.18/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 16%Had 0%Want 84%

Category winnerAmburana ao SolRating 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

64%Love

9%Like

18%Ok

0%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityTerhaal

SillageTerhaal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value84

Category winnerTerhaalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

coconut92%

caramel84%

tropical77%

amber69%

white floral61%

oud100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

amber77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both sweet, amber and white floral

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

FruitsCitruses

Heart

White FlowersCaramel

Base

Agarwood (Oud)AmberVanillaSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesFruits, White Flowers, Caramel and Amber. 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

Spring75

Summer75

Fall100

Winter75

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex8

Women88

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

Men23

Unisex46

Women31

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,566

PerfumerSymrise

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#19,507

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerTerhaalHigher 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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Terhaal opens loud, sweet, and unusual, with fruity citrus pushed through white florals, caramel, and a very assertive oud. Once it settles, the sandalwood, vanilla, amber, and musk give it a warmer, softer base, but this still reads as a bold scent with a polarising streak. It suits wearers who enjoy strong Middle Ea…

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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 Terhaal?

Terhaal takes 4 of 5 categories. Amburana ao Sol is rated 4.18/5 from 158 votes; Terhaal is rated 4.18/5 from 11 votes. Choose Amburana ao Sol for a sweet and coconut character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Terhaal for a oud and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Amburana ao Sol or Terhaal?

Terhaal lasts longest (Terhaal 67/100, Amburana ao Sol 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amburana ao Sol or Terhaal?

Terhaal projects furthest (Terhaal 70/100, Amburana ao Sol 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amburana ao Sol and Terhaal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, amber and white floral accords. Common notes include Fruits, White Flowers, Caramel and Amber.

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

Amburana ao Sol suits daytime wear; Terhaal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amburana ao Sol and Terhaal?

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. Terhaal has top notes of Fruits and Citruses, heart notes of White Flowers and Caramel, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Vanilla and Sandalwood.