Fragrance comparison

Ambuscade vs Kashmeran

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 96 ratings analysed

Ambuscade

Avant

3.7716 votes

Rank #23,151 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Kashmeran

Regalien

3.8480 votes

Rank #5,854 SweetAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kashmeran takes 4 of 5 categories.

Ambuscade
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Kashmeran
Choose it for a sweet and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Ambuscade1/5

Kashmeran4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmbuscadeAvant

KashmeranRegalien

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

3.84/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 26%Had 11%Want 63%

Category winnerKashmeranRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

38%Love

33%Like

18%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity89

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityKashmeran

SillageKashmeran

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value60

Category winnerAmbuscadeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet83%

fresh spicy65%

fresh48%

violet30%

sweet100%

amber92%

fruity84%

rose77%

powdery69%

oud61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red BerriesPepper

Heart

RaspberryNutmeg

Base

Violet

Top

RaspberryRed Berries

Heart

RoseVioletLabdanumIris

Base

Agarwood (Oud)BenzoinCotton CandyPatchouliMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Raspberry and Violet. 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

Summer100

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring42

Summer5

Fall84

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Men4

Unisex56

Women41

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,151

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#5,854

PerfumerFirmenich, MG Gulcicek

Launched—

Reviews32

Category winnerKashmeranHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ambuscade by Avant is a bright berry fragrance with a cool, sparkling opening and a light spicy edge. Reviewers describe raspberry, red berries, tangy fruit, pepper and nutmeg more clearly than violet, with the dry-down staying fruity rather than strongly floral or powdery. It suits people who want a sweet, fresh, pla…

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Kashmeran by Regalien is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. Kashmeran was launched in 2019. Kashmeran was created by MG Gulcicek and Firmenich. Top notes are Raspberry and Red Berries; middle notes are Rose, Violet, Labdanum and Iris; base notes are Agarwood (Oud), Benzoin, Cotton Candy, Patchouli, Musk …

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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, Ambuscade or Kashmeran?

Kashmeran takes 4 of 5 categories. Ambuscade is rated 3.77/5 from 16 votes; Kashmeran is rated 3.84/5 from 80 votes. Choose Ambuscade for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kashmeran for a sweet and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ambuscade or Kashmeran?

Kashmeran lasts longest (Kashmeran 89/100, Ambuscade 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ambuscade or Kashmeran?

Kashmeran projects furthest (Kashmeran 84/100, Ambuscade 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ambuscade and Kashmeran smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Raspberry and Violet.

Is Ambuscade or Kashmeran better for summer or winter?

Ambuscade suits daytime wear; Kashmeran suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ambuscade and Kashmeran?

Ambuscade has top notes of Red Berries and Pepper, heart notes of Raspberry and Nutmeg, a base of Violet. Kashmeran has top notes of Raspberry and Red Berries, heart notes of Rose, Violet, Labdanum and Iris, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Benzoin, Cotton Candy and Patchouli.