Fragrance comparison

Arrogantissima vs Note Ambree

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 108 ratings analysed

4 wins

Arrogantissima

Schiaparelli

4.1625 votes

Rank #31,159 PowderyWoody

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53%scent match

Some overlap

Note Ambree

M. Micallef

4.0283 votes

Rank #23,466 AmberYellow Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arrogantissima takes 4 of 7 categories.

Arrogantissima
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Note Ambree
Choose it for a amber and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Arrogantissima4/7

Note Ambree2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArrogantissimaSchiaparelli

Note AmbreeM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 38%Had 19%Want 43%

4.02/ 5 · 83 votes

Have 31%Had 25%Want 44%

Category winnerArrogantissimaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

48%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

25 votes

30%Love

49%Like

1%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerArrogantissimaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNote Ambree

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value25

Category winnerArrogantissimaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

musky84%

amber77%

animalic69%

sweet61%

amber100%

yellow floral92%

iris84%

powdery77%

woody69%

citrus61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both powdery, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Palisander RosewoodBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangPeachIrisJasmineRose

Base

MuskCivettaSandalwoodAmber

Top

BergamotWatercress

Heart

Ylang-YlangRoseJasmine

Base

AmberIris

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Iris and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring17

Summer17

Fall100

Winter94

Day100

Night81

Category winnerArrogantissimaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,159

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#23,466

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerNote AmbreeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arrogantissima by Schiaparelli is a bold, 1988 oriental floral fragrance. It features a rich opening of palisander rosewood and bergamot, yielding to a heart of ylang-ylang, peach, and iris. The base settles into a deep, animalic musk and civet blend. It suits those who appreciate vintage, potent scents that make a st…

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Note Ambree by M. Micallef creates a warm, powdery profile dominated by amber and yellow florals. Jean-Claude Astier blends bergamot and watercress to introduce the scent, followed by a heart of ylang-ylang, rose, and jasmine. It is a graceful choice for those seeking a resinous, sophisticated aura suitable for cool a…

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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, Arrogantissima or Note Ambree?

Arrogantissima takes 4 of 7 categories. Arrogantissima is rated 4.16/5 from 25 votes; Note Ambree is rated 4.02/5 from 83 votes. Choose Arrogantissima for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Note Ambree for a amber and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Arrogantissima or Note Ambree?

Note Ambree lasts longest (Note Ambree 81/100, Arrogantissima 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arrogantissima or Note Ambree?

Projection is very close: Arrogantissima 79/100, Note Ambree 79/100 for sillage.

Do Arrogantissima and Note Ambree smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Iris and Jasmine.

Is Arrogantissima or Note Ambree better for summer or winter?

For summer, Arrogantissima is the stronger pick. For winter, Note Ambree is the stronger pick. Arrogantissima suits daytime wear; Note Ambree suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arrogantissima and Note Ambree?

Arrogantissima has top notes of Palisander Rosewood and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Peach, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Civetta, Sandalwood and Amber. Note Ambree has top notes of Bergamot and Watercress, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Amber and Iris.