Fragrance comparison

Atlantic Ambergris vs Buddhapada

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 72 ratings analysed

Atlantic Ambergris

Areej Le Doré

4.5971 votes

Rank #6,324 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Buddhapada

Van Dang

4.001 votes

Rank #65,534 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Atlantic Ambergris
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Buddhapada
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Atlantic Ambergris1/2

Buddhapada1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Atlantic AmbergrisAreej Le Doré

BuddhapadaVan Dang

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.59/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 22%Had 7%Want 71%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

72%Love

21%Like

1%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

71 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity100

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBuddhapada

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

earthy61%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy90%

woody80%

amber70%

aromatic60%

balsamic50%

Scent match62%Closely related · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pine TreeCardamomBergamot

Heart

AmbergrisClovesNutmegChampacaTonka BeanJasmine SambacYlang-Ylang

Base

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaMyrrhLabdanumViolet LeafOakmossOrris Root

Top15-30 mins

CardamomNutmegBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaMyrrh

Base7-9+ hrs

SandalwoodFrankincense

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Nutmeg, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Myrrh. Durations are only published for Buddhapada, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer64

Fall100

Winter93

Day100

Night73

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,324

PerfumerRussian Adam

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#65,534

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAtlantic AmbergrisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Atlantic Ambergris by Areej Le Doré opens with a sharp burst of fresh pine tree needle resin paired against zesty bergamot and warm cardamom. As the initial brightness settles, real white Irish ambergris dominates the heart, bringing a salty ocean air quality that merges with heavy culinary clove, grated nutmeg, and s…

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Buddhapada by Van Dang opens with an invigorating kick of black pepper, crushed green cardamom, and warm grated nutmeg that immediately cuts through the air. Rather than turning sharp or overly kitchen-like, the spices quickly soften into an earthy heart of smoky cypriol oil and sweet resinous myrrh. As it settles ont…

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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, Atlantic Ambergris or Buddhapada?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Atlantic Ambergris is rated 4.59/5 from 71 votes; Buddhapada is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Atlantic Ambergris for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Buddhapada for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Atlantic Ambergris or Buddhapada?

Buddhapada lasts longest (Buddhapada 100/100, Atlantic Ambergris 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Atlantic Ambergris and Buddhapada smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Nutmeg, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Myrrh.

Is Atlantic Ambergris or Buddhapada better for summer or winter?

Atlantic Ambergris suits daytime wear; Buddhapada suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Atlantic Ambergris and Buddhapada?

Atlantic Ambergris has top notes of Pine Tree, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Ambergris, Cloves, Nutmeg and Champaca, a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Myrrh, Labdanum and Violet Leaf. Buddhapada has top notes of Cardamom, Nutmeg and Black Pepper, heart notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Myrrh, a base of Sandalwood and Frankincense.