Fragrance comparison

Christian Lacroix Ambre vs Madame Mompié

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 349 ratings analysed

Christian Lacroix Ambre

Avon

3.68341 votes

Rank #29,587 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Madame Mompié

4.888 votes

Rank #33,512 CitrusPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Christian Lacroix Ambre
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Madame Mompié
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Christian Lacroix Ambre2/4

Madame Mompié2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Madame Mompié
Sillage & projection: Madame Mompié
Value for money: Christian Lacroix Ambre
Versatility: Not scored
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

Madame MompiéMadame Mompié

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 341 votes

Have 41%Had 31%Want 28%

4.88/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 24%Had 18%Want 59%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

88%Love

13%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate97

Category winners

LongevityMadame Mompié

SillageMadame Mompié

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value50

Category winnerChristian Lacroix AmbreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus90%

caramel80%

sweet70%

fruity60%

rose50%

citrus100%

powdery92%

vanilla84%

fruity77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, amber 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

Mandarin OrangeBergamotPeachLemonRed Berries

Heart

JasmineRed AppleRoseVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaAmberCedarHeliotropeCashmeranMuskSandalwood

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–

Spring60

Summer40

Fall60

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,587

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,512

PerfumerJosé Luis Mayoral Jiménez

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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Madame Mompié starts with a sharp burst of citrus where mandarin orange, bergamot, and lemon take immediate charge. Sweet peach and red berries quickly soften that initial acidic edge, bringing a juicy, plush fruit texture to the top layer. As the bright opening settles, a rich floral core of rose, violet, jasmine, a…

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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 Madame Mompié?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Christian Lacroix Ambre is rated 3.68/5 from 341 votes; Madame Mompié is rated 4.88/5 from 8 votes. Choose Christian Lacroix Ambre for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Madame Mompié for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Christian Lacroix Ambre or Madame Mompié?

Madame Mompié lasts longest (Madame Mompié 75/100, Christian Lacroix Ambre 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Christian Lacroix Ambre or Madame Mompié?

Madame Mompié projects furthest (Madame Mompié 69/100, Christian Lacroix Ambre 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Christian Lacroix Ambre and Madame Mompié smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, amber and fruity accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Red Berries, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Christian Lacroix Ambre or Madame Mompié better for summer or winter?

Madame Mompié suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Christian Lacroix Ambre and Madame Mompié?

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. Madame Mompié has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Peach and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Red Apple, Rose and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Cedar and Heliotrope.