Fragrance comparison

Christian Lacroix Ambre vs Romance de Provence

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 451 ratings analysed

Christian Lacroix Ambre

Avon

3.68341 votes

Rank #29,587 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Romance de Provence

Catherine Malandrino

3.72110 votes

Rank #28,467 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Romance de Provence takes 5 of 7 categories.

Christian Lacroix Ambre
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter.
Romance de Provence
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Christian Lacroix Ambre2/7

Romance de Provence5/7

Ratings & consensus: Christian Lacroix Ambre
Community sentiment: Christian Lacroix Ambre
Longevity: Romance de Provence
Sillage & projection: Romance de Provence
Value for money: Romance de Provence
Versatility: Romance de Provence
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Romance de Provence

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Christian Lacroix AmbreAvon

Romance de ProvenceCatherine Malandrino

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 341 votes

Have 41%Had 31%Want 28%

3.72/ 5 · 110 votes

Have 53%Had 25%Want 22%

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

28%Love

41%Like

9%Ok

18%Dislike

4%Hate

110 votes

Category winnerChristian Lacroix AmbreMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityRomance de Provence

SillageRomance de Provence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value73

Category winnerRomance de ProvenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus90%

caramel80%

sweet70%

fruity60%

rose50%

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

caramel77%

white floral69%

woody61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and caramel

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

Black CurrantPearMandarin OrangeApple Blossom

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletGreen TeaJasmineRoseOrange BlossomLily

Base5-7 hrs

CaramelVanillaPatchouliTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Rose, Jasmine and Amber. Durations are only published for Romance de Provence, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring63

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night85

Category winnerRomance de ProvenceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Casual 33%Date 29%Work 21%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,587

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,467

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRomance de ProvenceHigher 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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Romance de Provence by Catherine Malandrino opens with a juicy splash of ripe black currant, crisp pear, and sparkling mandarin orange sweetened by delicate apple blossom. As the initial fruit brightness settles, the heart reveals a soft bouquet of jasmine, powdery violet, and dewy rose balanced by clean green tea and…

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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 Romance de Provence?

Romance de Provence takes 5 of 7 categories. Christian Lacroix Ambre is rated 3.68/5 from 341 votes; Romance de Provence is rated 3.72/5 from 110 votes. Choose Christian Lacroix Ambre for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter. Choose Romance de Provence for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Christian Lacroix Ambre or Romance de Provence?

Romance de Provence lasts longest (Romance de Provence 67/100, Christian Lacroix Ambre 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Christian Lacroix Ambre or Romance de Provence?

Romance de Provence projects furthest (Romance de Provence 64/100, Christian Lacroix Ambre 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Christian Lacroix Ambre and Romance de Provence smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and caramel accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Rose, Jasmine and Amber.

Is Christian Lacroix Ambre or Romance de Provence better for summer or winter?

For summer, Christian Lacroix Ambre is the stronger pick. For winter, Christian Lacroix Ambre is the stronger pick. Romance de Provence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Christian Lacroix Ambre and Romance de Provence?

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. Romance de Provence has top notes of Black Currant, Pear, Mandarin Orange and Apple Blossom, heart notes of Violet, Green Tea, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Caramel, Vanilla, Patchouli and Tonka Bean.