Fragrance comparison

Christian Lacroix Ambre vs Amore Mio Dolce Paloma

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 405 ratings analysed

4 wins

Christian Lacroix Ambre

Avon

3.68341 votes

Rank #29,587 AmberCitrus

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32%scent match

Clearly different

Amore Mio Dolce Paloma

Jeanne Arthes

3.5064 votes

Rank #36,677 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Christian Lacroix Ambre takes 4 of 7 categories.

Christian Lacroix Ambre
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Amore Mio Dolce Paloma
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Christian Lacroix Ambre4/7

Amore Mio Dolce Paloma3/7

Ratings & consensus: Christian Lacroix Ambre
Community sentiment: Christian Lacroix Ambre
Longevity: Christian Lacroix Ambre
Sillage & projection: Amore Mio Dolce Paloma
Value for money: Amore Mio Dolce Paloma
Versatility: Amore Mio Dolce Paloma
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Christian Lacroix Ambre

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Christian Lacroix AmbreAvon

Amore Mio Dolce PalomaJeanne Arthes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 341 votes

Have 41%Had 31%Want 28%

3.50/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 24%Had 21%Want 55%

Category winnerChristian Lacroix AmbreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

57%Like

4%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

341 votes

14%Love

52%Like

6%Ok

27%Dislike

2%Hate

64 votes

Category winnerChristian Lacroix AmbreMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityChristian Lacroix Ambre

SillageAmore Mio Dolce Paloma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAmore Mio Dolce PalomaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus90%

caramel80%

sweet70%

fruity60%

rose50%

citrus100%

woody91%

warm spicy83%

aromatic74%

fresh spicy65%

fruity56%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both citrus and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeRed Berries

Heart

Palisander RosewoodRoseJasmine

Base

AmberCaramel

Top15-30 mins

BergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeRed Berries

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomBlack CurrantCyclamenVioletRoseJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

CedarWhite MuskSandalowoodVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Red Berries, Rose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Amore Mio Dolce Paloma, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer88

Fall19

Winter6

Day100

Night9

Category winnerAmore Mio Dolce PalomaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

Casual 45%Work 32%Date 16%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,587

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,677

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChristian Lacroix AmbreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Christian Lacroix Ambre by Avon opens with tart red berries and bright mandarin orange before settling into a heart of palisander rosewood and rose. The base relies on golden amber and warm caramel, giving the blend a sweet, resinous glow suited for crisp autumn evenings.

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Amore Mio Dolce Paloma by Jeanne Arthes is a bright, sunlit citrus and floral scent made for easy daily wear. The fragrance opens with a sharp, refreshing splash of mandarin orange, bergamot, and sweet red berries that immediately wakes up the senses. As the bright citrus mellows, a gentle heart of fresh violet, delic…

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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, Christian Lacroix Ambre or Amore Mio Dolce Paloma?

Christian Lacroix Ambre takes 4 of 7 categories. Christian Lacroix Ambre is rated 3.68/5 from 341 votes; Amore Mio Dolce Paloma is rated 3.50/5 from 64 votes. Choose Christian Lacroix Ambre for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Amore Mio Dolce Paloma for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Christian Lacroix Ambre or Amore Mio Dolce Paloma?

Christian Lacroix Ambre lasts longest (Christian Lacroix Ambre 59/100, Amore Mio Dolce Paloma 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Christian Lacroix Ambre or Amore Mio Dolce Paloma?

Amore Mio Dolce Paloma projects furthest (Amore Mio Dolce Paloma 61/100, Christian Lacroix Ambre 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Christian Lacroix Ambre and Amore Mio Dolce Paloma smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Red Berries, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Christian Lacroix Ambre or Amore Mio Dolce Paloma better for summer or winter?

For summer, Amore Mio Dolce Paloma is the stronger pick. For winter, Christian Lacroix Ambre is the stronger pick. Amore Mio Dolce Paloma suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Christian Lacroix Ambre and Amore Mio Dolce Paloma?

Christian Lacroix Ambre has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Red Berries, heart notes of Palisander Rosewood, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Amber and Caramel. Amore Mio Dolce Paloma has top notes of Bergamot, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Red Berries, heart notes of Cardamom, Black Currant, Cyclamen and Violet, a base of Cedar, White Musk, Sandalowood and Vanilla.