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Clio Ambre Dark Leather vs Instinct

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

Updated 5 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Clio Ambre Dark Leather takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Clio Ambre Dark Leather

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

  • Instinct

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Clio Ambre Dark Leather3/4
Instinct0/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Clio Ambre Dark Leather
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
Clio Ambre Dark Leather
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Clio Ambre Dark Leather

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Clio Ambre Dark LeatherLe Chameau
InstinctPisello Parfum
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%
3.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 14%Had 10%Want 76%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

50%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
50%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate100
⏱ Longevity50
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate50
Category winners

LongevityClio Ambre Dark Leather

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value100
¤ Price value25
Category winnerClio Ambre Dark LeatherBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
warm spicy92%
earthy84%
amber77%
leather69%
mossy61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
fruity84%
warm spicy77%
powdery69%
earthy61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
Spices
Heart2 to 3 hours
Jasmine SambacLeather
Base3 to 4 hours
SandalwoodPatchouliAmberMoss
Top
RaspberrySaffronThymeFruity NotesCypressGreen NotesCardamomItalian Orange
Heart
OlibanumJasmineRoseOrris RootJasmine SambacIrisAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Pear
Base
Woody NotesAmberVetiverVirginia CedarMuskVanillaMossPatchouli
InformationalShared notesJasmine Sambac, Patchouli, Amber and Moss. Durations are only published for Clio Ambre Dark Leather, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men0
Unisex33
Women67
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,436

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,347

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerClio Ambre Dark LeatherHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Clio Ambre Dark Leather by Le Chameau balances rugged leather accords with dry woods and smooth floral nuances. The scent opens with a sharp burst of dry spices before shifting into a core of dark leather softened by clean jasmine sambac. As the heart settles, a base of sandalwood, patchouli, amber, and moss anchors t…

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Instinct by Pisello Parfum introduces a dry, heavy leather profile energized by a sharp twist of raspberry and saffron. Launched in 2024, this unisex fragrance balances intense woodiness with green elements like cypress, making it a rugged yet sweet option for crisp autumn evenings.

Reviews →
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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Clio Ambre Dark Leather or Instinct?

Clio Ambre Dark Leather takes 3 of 4 categories. Clio Ambre Dark Leather is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Instinct is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Clio Ambre Dark Leather for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Instinct for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Clio Ambre Dark Leather or Instinct?

Clio Ambre Dark Leather lasts longest (Clio Ambre Dark Leather 60/100, Instinct 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clio Ambre Dark Leather or Instinct?

Projection is very close: Clio Ambre Dark Leather 50/100, Instinct 50/100 for sillage.

Do Clio Ambre Dark Leather and Instinct smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and earthy accords. Common notes include Jasmine Sambac, Patchouli, Amber and Moss.

Is Clio Ambre Dark Leather or Instinct better for summer or winter?

Clio Ambre Dark Leather suits day or night wear; Instinct suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clio Ambre Dark Leather and Instinct?

Clio Ambre Dark Leather has top notes of Spices, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac and Leather, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Amber and Moss. Instinct has top notes of Raspberry, Saffron, Thyme and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Olibanum, Jasmine, Rose and Orris Root, a base of Woody Notes, Amber, Vetiver and Virginia Cedar.

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