Fragrance comparison

Cosmic Power vs Ambre Obsession

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 369 ratings analysed

Cosmic Power

Charlotte Tilbury

3.31366 votes

Rank #44,592 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Ambre Obsession

Korloff Paris

3.333 votes

Rank #65,211 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Obsession takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cosmic Power
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ambre Obsession
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Cosmic Power1/4

Ambre Obsession3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ambre Obsession
Sillage & projection: Ambre Obsession
Value for money: Ambre Obsession
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cosmic Power

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cosmic PowerCharlotte Tilbury

Ambre ObsessionKorloff Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.31/ 5 · 366 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

31%Like

18%Ok

21%Dislike

10%Hate

366 votes

33%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Obsession

SillageAmbre Obsession

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAmbre ObsessionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy91%

warm spicy83%

powdery74%

aromatic65%

cinnamon56%

amber100%

warm spicy90%

cacao80%

vanilla70%

sweet60%

white floral50%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Black PepperCinnamonelemiBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

FrankincenseRose

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberPowdery NotesVanillaMusk

Top

CinnamonGingerBlack Pepper

Heart

CocoaOrange BlossomAmberFrankincense

Base

VanillaBenzoinTobaccoCashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Cinnamon, Frankincense and Amber. Durations are only published for Cosmic Power, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day39

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex51

Women47

Date 36%Casual 30%Party 20%Work 14%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,592

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,211

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCosmic PowerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cosmic Power by Charlotte Tilbury takes a sharp turn away from conventional sweet designer releases. The scent opens with a gritty burst of black pepper and pungent cinnamon bark, quickly joined by resinous elemi and a bitter splash of bergamot. Within twenty minutes, frankincense takes over the midsection, smelling l…

Reviews →

Ambre Obsession by Korloff Paris is a warm, spicy unisex fragrance built around a core of rich amber, creamy cacao, and smoky benzoin. Launched in 2025, this scent offers an immediate cozy presence. It performs exceptionally well in cooler autumn temperatures, making it a reliable choice for evenings out or relaxed in…

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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, Cosmic Power or Ambre Obsession?

Ambre Obsession takes 3 of 4 categories. Cosmic Power is rated 3.31/5 from 366 votes; Ambre Obsession is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Cosmic Power for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ambre Obsession for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cosmic Power or Ambre Obsession?

Ambre Obsession lasts longest (Ambre Obsession 90/100, Cosmic Power 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cosmic Power or Ambre Obsession?

Ambre Obsession projects furthest (Ambre Obsession 75/100, Cosmic Power 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cosmic Power and Ambre Obsession smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Frankincense and Amber.

Is Cosmic Power or Ambre Obsession better for summer or winter?

Cosmic Power suits evening wear; Ambre Obsession suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cosmic Power and Ambre Obsession?

Cosmic Power has top notes of Black Pepper, Cinnamon, elemi and Bergamot, heart notes of Frankincense and Rose, a base of Amber, Powdery Notes, Vanilla and Musk. Ambre Obsession has top notes of Cinnamon, Ginger and Black Pepper, heart notes of Cocoa, Orange Blossom, Amber and Frankincense, a base of Vanilla, Benzoin, Tobacco and Cashmere Wood.