Skip to content
FRAGRANXE
Fragrance comparison

Buddhapada vs Atlantic Ambergris II

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

Updated 110 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

  • Buddhapada

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Atlantic Ambergris II

    Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Buddhapada1/2
Atlantic Ambergris II1/2
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
BuddhapadaVan Dang
Atlantic Ambergris IIAreej Le Doré
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%
4.39/ 5 · 109 votes
Have 40%Had 10%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

64%Love
22%Like
7%Ok
2%Dislike
5%Hate

109 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity100
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate85
Category winners

LongevityBuddhapada

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value46
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fresh spicy100%
warm spicy90%
woody80%
amber70%
aromatic60%
balsamic50%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
earthy69%
mossy61%
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 = shared
Top15-30 mins
CardamomNutmegBlack Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaMyrrh
Base7-9+ hrs
SandalwoodFrankincense
Top
Siberian PineBergamotCardamom
Heart
AmbergrisCloveChampacaNutmegTonka BeanYlang-YlangJasmine Sambac
Base
OakmossMyrrhCypriol Oil or NagarmothaViolet LeafOrris RootLabdanum
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
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter97
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men50
Unisex43
Women7
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,534

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,379

PerfumerRussian Adam

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerAtlantic Ambergris IIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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 →

Atlantic 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 →
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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Buddhapada or Atlantic Ambergris II?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Buddhapada is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Atlantic Ambergris II is rated 4.39/5 from 109 votes. Choose Buddhapada for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Atlantic Ambergris II for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Buddhapada or Atlantic Ambergris II?

Buddhapada lasts longest (Buddhapada 100/100, Atlantic Ambergris II 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Buddhapada and Atlantic Ambergris II smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Nutmeg, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Myrrh.

Is Buddhapada or Atlantic Ambergris II better for summer or winter?

Buddhapada suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Buddhapada and Atlantic Ambergris II?

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. 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.

Add to comparison

Find a fragrance