Fragrance comparison

Christian Lacroix Ambre vs Viva La Juicy La Fleur

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 1,822 ratings analysed

4 wins

Christian Lacroix Ambre

Avon

3.68341 votes

Rank #29,587 AmberCitrus

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41%scent match

Some overlap

Viva La Juicy La Fleur

Juicy Couture

3.741,481 votes

Rank #2,862 White FloralFruity

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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 longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Viva La Juicy La Fleur
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Christian Lacroix Ambre4/7

Viva La Juicy La Fleur3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Christian Lacroix AmbreAvon

Viva La Juicy La FleurJuicy Couture

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 341 votes

Have 41%Had 31%Want 28%

3.74/ 5 · 1,481 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerViva La Juicy La FleurRating 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

30%Love

55%Like

4%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

1,414 votes

Category winnerViva La Juicy La FleurMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityChristian Lacroix Ambre

SillageChristian Lacroix Ambre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value63

Category winnerChristian Lacroix AmbreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus90%

caramel80%

sweet70%

fruity60%

rose50%

white floral100%

fruity90%

sweet80%

caramel70%

vanilla60%

fresh50%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both caramel, 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

Red BerriesMandarin OrangeWater Lily

Heart

HoneysuckleGardeniaJasmine

Base

CaramelVanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Red Berries, Jasmine and Caramel. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Category winnerChristian Lacroix AmbreMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Men1

Unisex1

Women98

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,587

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,862

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews167

Category winnerViva La Juicy La FleurHigher 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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Viva La Juicy La Fleur is a light, breezy floral fruity scent that keeps things casual and pretty. With notes of red berries, honeysuckle, and gardenia anchored by a soft caramel base, it works as a simple everyday fragrance for spring days. It feels like a lighter, airier version of the original, perfect for those wh…

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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 Viva La Juicy La Fleur?

Christian Lacroix Ambre takes 4 of 7 categories. Christian Lacroix Ambre is rated 3.68/5 from 341 votes; Viva La Juicy La Fleur is rated 3.74/5 from 1,481 votes. Choose Christian Lacroix Ambre for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Viva La Juicy La Fleur for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Christian Lacroix Ambre or Viva La Juicy La Fleur?

Christian Lacroix Ambre lasts longest (Christian Lacroix Ambre 59/100, Viva La Juicy La Fleur 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Christian Lacroix Ambre or Viva La Juicy La Fleur?

Christian Lacroix Ambre projects furthest (Christian Lacroix Ambre 57/100, Viva La Juicy La Fleur 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Christian Lacroix Ambre and Viva La Juicy La Fleur smell similar?

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

Is Christian Lacroix Ambre or Viva La Juicy La Fleur 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 Viva La Juicy La Fleur?

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. Viva La Juicy La Fleur has top notes of Red Berries, Mandarin Orange and Water Lily, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Gardenia and Jasmine, a base of Caramel, Vanilla and Sandalwood.