Fragrance comparison

Christian Lacroix Ambre vs Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 407 ratings analysed

Christian Lacroix Ambre

Avon

3.68341 votes

Rank #29,587 AmberCitrus

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44%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016

Viktor&Rolf

4.0566 votes

Rank #29,213 RoseCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 takes 6 of 7 categories.

Christian Lacroix Ambre
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Christian Lacroix Ambre1/7

Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 20166/7

Ratings & consensus: Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016
Community sentiment: Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016
Longevity: Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016
Sillage & projection: Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016
Value for money: Christian Lacroix Ambre
Versatility: Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Christian Lacroix AmbreAvon

Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016Viktor&Rolf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 341 votes

Have 41%Had 31%Want 28%

4.05/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 39%Had 21%Want 40%

Category winnerFlowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016Rating 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

33%Love

52%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerFlowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityFlowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016

SillageFlowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value43

Category winnerChristian Lacroix AmbreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus90%

caramel80%

sweet70%

fruity60%

rose50%

rose100%

citrus92%

floral84%

sweet77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, rose and sweet

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

Top

BergamotGreen TeaPink PepperMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

RoseOrchidRed BerriesFreesiaJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Cashmere WoodAmberPatchouliCaramelVanila

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Red Berries, Rose and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer48

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFlowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,587

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,213

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFlowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016Higher 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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Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 opens as a bright, breezy departure from the thick, sugary patchouli of the original scent. Instead of overwhelming sweetness, this summer edition launches with sharp grapefruit and crisp green tea, cutting through the heat of warm afternoons. As it settles, a clean rose and soft orchid …

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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 Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016?

Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 takes 6 of 7 categories. Christian Lacroix Ambre is rated 3.68/5 from 341 votes; Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 is rated 4.05/5 from 66 votes. Choose Christian Lacroix Ambre for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter. Choose Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 for a rose and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Christian Lacroix Ambre or Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016?

Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 lasts longest (Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 66/100, Christian Lacroix Ambre 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Christian Lacroix Ambre or Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016?

Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 projects furthest (Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 65/100, Christian Lacroix Ambre 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Christian Lacroix Ambre and Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, rose and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Red Berries, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Christian Lacroix Ambre or Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 is the stronger pick. For winter, Christian Lacroix Ambre is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Christian Lacroix Ambre and Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016?

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. Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose 2016 has top notes of Bergamot, Green Tea, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Orchid, Red Berries and Freesia, a base of Cashmere Wood, Amber, Patchouli and Caramel.