Fragrance comparison

Christian Lacroix Ambre vs Silver Light

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 399 ratings analysed

Christian Lacroix Ambre

Avon

3.68341 votes

Rank #29,587 AmberCitrus

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32%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Silver Light

Linn Young

3.2958 votes

Rank #18,770 SweetPatchouli

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Silver Light takes 4 of 7 categories.

Christian Lacroix Ambre
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter.
Silver Light
Choose it for a sweet and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Christian Lacroix Ambre3/7

Silver Light4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Christian Lacroix AmbreAvon

Silver LightLinn Young

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 341 votes

Have 41%Had 31%Want 28%

3.29/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 30%Had 25%Want 45%

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

16%Love

43%Like

3%Ok

31%Dislike

7%Hate

58 votes

Category winnerChristian Lacroix AmbreMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevitySilver Light

SillageSilver Light

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value78

Category winnerSilver LightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus90%

caramel80%

sweet70%

fruity60%

rose50%

sweet100%

patchouli92%

caramel84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

honey61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both sweet 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

Top

Cotton CandyJasmineCoconutBergamotCassisMelonMandarin Orange

Heart

HoneyApricotPlumPeachOrchidLily-of-the-ValleyRed BerriesRose

Base

PatchouliCaramelDark ChocolateAmberVanillaTonka BeanMusk

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–

Spring37

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerChristian Lacroix AmbreMost 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#18,770

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerSilver LightHigher 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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Silver Light by Linn Young opens with a sharp burst of spun cotton candy, juicy melon, and tangy cassis. Bright bergamot and sweet mandarin orange cut through the initial sugary blast, giving the top notes a fruity pop. The scent soon shifts into a heavy heart of dark honey, ripe plum, and soft jasmine. Deep patchoul…

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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 Silver Light?

Silver Light takes 4 of 7 categories. Christian Lacroix Ambre is rated 3.68/5 from 341 votes; Silver Light is rated 3.29/5 from 58 votes. Choose Christian Lacroix Ambre for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Silver Light for a sweet and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Christian Lacroix Ambre or Silver Light?

Silver Light lasts longest (Silver Light 66/100, Christian Lacroix Ambre 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Christian Lacroix Ambre or Silver Light?

Silver Light projects furthest (Silver Light 67/100, Christian Lacroix Ambre 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Christian Lacroix Ambre and Silver Light smell similar?

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

Is Christian Lacroix Ambre or Silver Light better for summer or winter?

For summer, Christian Lacroix Ambre 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 Silver Light?

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. Silver Light has top notes of Cotton Candy, Jasmine, Coconut and Bergamot, heart notes of Honey, Apricot, Plum and Peach, a base of Patchouli, Caramel, Dark Chocolate and Amber.