Atlantic Ambergris II vs Buddhapada
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.
Atlantic Ambergris IIChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
BuddhapadaChoose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Atlantic Ambergris II1/2
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 II
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Atlantic Ambergris IIAreej Le DoréBuddhapadaVan DangWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.39/ 5 · 109 votes
Have 40%Had 10%Want 50%
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 hate64%Love
22%Like
7%Ok
2%Dislike
5%Hate
109 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
Category winners
LongevityBuddhapada
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
earthy69%
mossy61%
fresh spicy100%
warm spicy90%
woody80%
amber70%
aromatic60%
balsamic50%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Siberian PineBergamotCardamom
Heart
AmbergrisCloveChampacaNutmegTonka BeanYlang-YlangJasmine Sambac
Base
OakmossMyrrhCypriol Oil or NagarmothaViolet LeafOrris RootLabdanum
Top15-30 mins
CardamomNutmegBlack Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaMyrrh
Base7-9+ hrs
SandalwoodFrankincense
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Nutmeg, Myrrh and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Durations are only published for Buddhapada, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter97
Day–
Night–
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#7,379
PerfumerRussian Adam
Launched—
Reviews17
Overall rank#65,534
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAtlantic Ambergris IIHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAtlantic Ambergris II by Areej Le Doré brings together raw white ambergris, Siberian pine, and warm cardamom. The opening strikes a cold, coniferous sharpness before mellowing into clove, nutmeg, and dark resinous woods. Built for cool weather and evening wear, it caters to artisan perfume enthusiasts seeking authenti…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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 II or Buddhapada?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Atlantic Ambergris II is rated 4.39/5 from 109 votes; Buddhapada is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Atlantic Ambergris II for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Buddhapada for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Atlantic Ambergris II or Buddhapada?
Buddhapada lasts longest (Buddhapada 100/100, Atlantic Ambergris II 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Atlantic Ambergris II and Buddhapada smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Nutmeg, Myrrh and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.
Is Atlantic Ambergris II or Buddhapada better for summer or winter?
Buddhapada suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Atlantic Ambergris II and Buddhapada?
Atlantic Ambergris II has top notes of Siberian Pine, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Ambergris, Clove, Champaca and Nutmeg, a base of Oakmoss, Myrrh, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha 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.
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