Fragrance comparison

Castley vs Ambre Orange

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 1,219 ratings analysed

2 wins

Castley

Parfums de Marly

3.991,219 votes

Rank #4,046 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Ambre Orange

Adopt Parfums

—0 votes

Rank #68,235 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Castley takes 2 of 3 categories.

Castley
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ambre Orange
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity.

Castley2/3

Ambre Orange1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ambre Orange
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Castley
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Castley

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CastleyParfums de Marly

Ambre OrangeAdopt Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 1,219 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

25%Like

18%Ok

7%Dislike

5%Hate

1,219 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity100

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Orange

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value23

¤ Price value0

Category winnerCastleyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus90%

woody80%

oud70%

warm spicy60%

amber50%

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

green77%

amber69%

fresh61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotGingerBlack PepperGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

PepperNeroliPetitgrainTimurRose

Base6-8+ hrs

AkigalawoodLabdanumBenzoinLeather

Top

BergamotGrapefruitLavenderFig Leaf

Heart

Orange BlossomNeroliPetitgrainRoseLily-of-the-ValleyEgyptian Jasmine

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodAmberLabdanumVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Neroli and Petitgrain. Durations are only published for Castley, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer100

Fall70

Winter19

Day100

Night37

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex11

Women1

Work 38%Casual 33%Date 17%Party 11%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,046

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#68,235

PerfumerDominique Monlun

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCastleyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Castley by Parfums de Marly is a crisp citrus aromatic fragrance centered on zesty bergamot, fresh ginger, and modern woody minerals. The first spray releases a brisk burst of tart grapefruit and sharp black pepper that quickly energizes the senses. Within twenty minutes, the opening bite softens into green petitgrain…

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Ambre Orange by Adopt Parfums is a Oriental fragrance for women and men. The nose behind this fragrance is Dominique Monlun. Top notes are Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lavender and Fig Leaf; middle notes are Orange Blossom, Neroli, Petitgrain, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Egyptian Jasmine; base notes are Patchouli, Sandalwoo…

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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 lasts longer, Castley or Ambre Orange?

Ambre Orange lasts longest (Ambre Orange 100/100, Castley 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Castley and Ambre Orange smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Neroli and Petitgrain.

Is Castley or Ambre Orange better for summer or winter?

Castley suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Castley and Ambre Orange?

Castley has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger, Black Pepper and Grapefruit, heart notes of Pepper, Neroli, Petitgrain and Timur, a base of Akigalawood, Labdanum, Benzoin and Leather. Ambre Orange has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lavender and Fig Leaf, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Neroli, Petitgrain and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Amber and Labdanum.