Bigarade Concentree vs Amber Elite
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Amber Elite takes 2 of 4 categories.
Bigarade ConcentreeChoose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Amber EliteChoose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money.
Bigarade Concentree1/4
Amber Elite2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Amber Elite
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Amber Elite
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bigarade Concentree
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bigarade ConcentreeFrederic MalleAmber EliteLANSYWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.11/ 5 · 2,290 votes
Have 43%Had 15%Want 42%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate49%Love
8%Like
11%Ok
8%Dislike
24%Hate
Share of community votes
100%Love
0%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
LongevityAmber Elite
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAmber EliteBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
green77%
fresh68%
fresh spicy51%
woody48%
amber100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
fresh spicy69%
sweet61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both citrus and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Bitter OrangeMandarinCardamomTeaGrapefruitPink PepperBlack Currant
Heart
RoseNeroliCarawayHoneysuckleOrris
Base
GrassHayCedarMuskTonka
Top
Bitter OrangePink PepperGrapefruitBergamotCardamomOlibanumGinger
Heart
Ylang-YlangOsmanthusTuberoseSaffronJasmineDavanaOrris
Base
Tonka BeanLabdanumVanillaVetiverMyrrh
InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Cardamom, Grapefruit and Pink Pepper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring70
Summer100
Fall22
Winter15
Day100
Night14
Spring–
Summer–
Fall–
Winter–
Day100
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#2,123
PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena
Launched2002
Reviews597
Overall rank#53,024
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBigarade ConcentreeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBigarade Concentree by Frederic Malle is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Bigarade Concentree was launched in 2002. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean-Claude Ellena. Top notes are Bitter Orange, Mandarin, Cardamom, Tea, Grapefruit, Pink Pepper and Black Currant; middle notes are Rose, Neroli, Caraway…
Reviews →Amber Elite opens with a bright mix of bitter orange, grapefruit, bergamot, ginger, and cardamom, then settles into creamy white florals over a warm amber, vanilla, tonka, and resin base. It reads rich but lively, with a spicy citrus lift that keeps the sweeter base from feeling heavy. This is likely to suit someone w…
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, Bigarade Concentree or Amber Elite?
Amber Elite takes 2 of 4 categories. Bigarade Concentree is rated 4.11/5 from 2,290 votes; Amber Elite is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Bigarade Concentree for a citrus and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Amber Elite for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money.
Which lasts longer, Bigarade Concentree or Amber Elite?
Amber Elite lasts longest (Amber Elite 60/100, Bigarade Concentree 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bigarade Concentree or Amber Elite?
Projection is very close: Bigarade Concentree 50/100, Amber Elite 50/100 for sillage.
Do Bigarade Concentree and Amber Elite smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Cardamom, Grapefruit and Pink Pepper.
Is Bigarade Concentree or Amber Elite better for summer or winter?
Bigarade Concentree suits daytime wear; Amber Elite suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bigarade Concentree and Amber Elite?
Bigarade Concentree has top notes of Bitter Orange, Mandarin, Cardamom and Tea, heart notes of Rose, Neroli, Caraway and Honeysuckle, a base of Grass, Hay, Cedar and Musk. Amber Elite has top notes of Bitter Orange, Pink Pepper, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Osmanthus, Tuberose and Saffron, a base of Tonka Bean, Labdanum, Vanilla and Vetiver.
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