Fragrance comparison

Christian Lacroix Ambre vs Jeune et Frivole

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 366 ratings analysed

4 wins

Christian Lacroix Ambre

Avon

3.68341 votes

Rank #29,587 AmberCitrus

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63%scent match

Closely related

Jeune et Frivole

Paul Emilien

3.6025 votes

Rank #53,730 FruitySweet

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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 value for money. Best in winter.
Jeune et Frivole
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Christian Lacroix Ambre4/7

Jeune et Frivole3/7

Ratings & consensus: Christian Lacroix Ambre
Community sentiment: Christian Lacroix Ambre
Longevity: Jeune et Frivole
Sillage & projection: Jeune et Frivole
Value for money: Christian Lacroix Ambre
Versatility: Jeune et Frivole
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

Jeune et FrivolePaul Emilien

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 341 votes

Have 41%Had 31%Want 28%

3.60/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 25%Had 18%Want 56%

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

36%Love

20%Like

12%Ok

32%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerChristian Lacroix AmbreMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityJeune et Frivole

SillageJeune et Frivole

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value25

Category winnerChristian Lacroix AmbreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus90%

caramel80%

sweet70%

fruity60%

rose50%

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

caramel77%

rose69%

floral61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both amber, sweet 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

Top

Black CurrantRaspberryRed Berries

Heart

RoseAmberVioletJasmineLilac

Base

CaramelBenzoinVanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Rose, Jasmine and Amber. 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–

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerJeune et FrivoleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,587

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,730

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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Jeune et Frivole opens with a sharp burst of tart black currant, ripe raspberry, and bright red berries. As the top notes settle, a powdery heart of violet, dusty lilac, and plush rose emerges, adding a cool floral texture against the initial fruitiness. The base warms quickly, anchoring the florals in sticky caramel,…

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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 Jeune et Frivole?

Christian Lacroix Ambre takes 4 of 7 categories. Christian Lacroix Ambre is rated 3.68/5 from 341 votes; Jeune et Frivole is rated 3.60/5 from 25 votes. Choose Christian Lacroix Ambre for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Jeune et Frivole for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Christian Lacroix Ambre or Jeune et Frivole?

Jeune et Frivole lasts longest (Jeune et Frivole 67/100, Christian Lacroix Ambre 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Christian Lacroix Ambre or Jeune et Frivole?

Jeune et Frivole projects furthest (Jeune et Frivole 72/100, Christian Lacroix Ambre 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Christian Lacroix Ambre and Jeune et Frivole smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Rose, Jasmine and Amber.

Is Christian Lacroix Ambre or Jeune et Frivole better for summer or winter?

For summer, Jeune et Frivole is the stronger pick. For winter, Christian Lacroix Ambre is the stronger pick. Jeune et Frivole suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Christian Lacroix Ambre and Jeune et Frivole?

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. Jeune et Frivole has top notes of Black Currant, Raspberry and Red Berries, heart notes of Rose, Amber, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Caramel, Benzoin, Vanilla and Sandalwood.