Fragrance comparison

Cat Noir vs Shake Ambra

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

Cat Noir

House of Atropa

1.502 votes

Rank #72,097 SweetChocolate

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Shake Ambra

Al Ambra

4.5511 votes

Rank #37,468 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shake Ambra takes 3 of 3 categories.

Cat Noir
Choose it for a sweet and chocolate character.
Shake Ambra
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Cat Noir0/3

Shake Ambra3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cat NoirHouse of Atropa

Shake AmbraAl Ambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.55/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 43%Had 9%Want 48%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

55%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate13

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityShake Ambra

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value75

Category winnerShake AmbraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

chocolate90%

oud80%

fresh70%

fruity60%

warm spicy50%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both sweet and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PineappleMint

Heart2-3 hrs

ChocolateIce

Base3-5 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)

Top

GrapefruitPineappleBergamotMintOrange

Heart

GeraniumLavenderCinnamon

Base

SandalwoodAmberTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesPineapple and Mint. Durations are only published for Cat Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night62

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day40

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 39%Party 31%Date 20%Work 10%

Men33

Unisex50

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,097

PerfumerLisa Andrék

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,468

PerfumerAbdul Rahiman Mugarithottam

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerShake AmbraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cat Noir by House of Atropa takes a wild, unconventional swing at the gourmand category. The first spritz delivers an icy jolt of spearmint paired with juicy, acidic pineapple. It feels brisk. Within twenty minutes, the sharp chill mellows as rich dark chocolate and cocoa powder rise up to meet the lingering tropical …

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Shake Ambra is a bright citrus and aromatic amber that starts with grapefruit, bergamot, orange and a juicy pineapple lift, cooled by mint. As it settles, lavender, geranium and cinnamon add a clean, slightly spicy barbershop feel, before turning warmer and sweeter with amber, sandalwood, tonka and vanilla. It reads e…

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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 is better, Cat Noir or Shake Ambra?

Shake Ambra takes 3 of 3 categories. Cat Noir is rated 1.50/5 from 2 votes; Shake Ambra is rated 4.55/5 from 11 votes. Choose Cat Noir for a sweet and chocolate character. Choose Shake Ambra for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cat Noir or Shake Ambra?

Shake Ambra lasts longest (Shake Ambra 74/100, Cat Noir 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cat Noir and Shake Ambra smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pineapple and Mint.

Is Cat Noir or Shake Ambra better for summer or winter?

Cat Noir suits daytime wear; Shake Ambra suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cat Noir and Shake Ambra?

Cat Noir has top notes of Pineapple and Mint, heart notes of Chocolate and Ice, a base of Agarwood (Oud). Shake Ambra has top notes of Grapefruit, Pineapple, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Geranium, Lavender and Cinnamon, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.