De L'Ambre Shady vs From The Ashes
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
From The Ashes takes 3 of 4 categories.
De L'Ambre ShadyChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
From The AshesChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
De L'Ambre Shady1/4
From The Ashes3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- From The Ashes
- Sillage & projection
- From The Ashes
- Value for money
- From The Ashes
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- De L'Ambre Shady
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
De L'Ambre ShadyJacques BattiniFrom The AshesThe Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.48/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 21%Had 21%Want 58%
4.75/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 71%Had 0%Want 29%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
40%Like
20%Ok
40%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
75%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFrom The Ashes
SillageFrom The Ashes
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFrom The AshesBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
balsamic77%
rum69%
white floral61%
amber100%
woody92%
leather84%
musky77%
sweet69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RumAppleCardamomNutmegOrange
Heart
CognacJasminePatchouliPink Pepper
Base
AmberCanadian balsamAgarwood (Oud)SandalwoodMusk
Notes
Mexican chocolateCanadian balsamWoodsy NotesTonka BeanBlackberryLeatherCognacAmberSuedeMusk
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesCognac, Amber, Canadian balsam and Musk. Durations are only published for From The Ashes, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer0
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night–
Spring33
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day33
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#23,714
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Overall rank#34,139
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerDe L'Ambre ShadyHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDe L'Ambre Shady by Jacques Battini presents an oriental vanilla profile tailored for cooler weather. It opens with sharp notes of rum and crisp apple before settling into a warmer heart of cognac and spice. This fragrance offers a mature, balanced scent suitable for evening wear, providing a distinct profile that sta…
Reviews →From The Ashes by The Dua Brand is a dense leather fragrance built around dark fruits, boozy warmth, and resinous woods. The scent opens with a distinct splash of boozy cognac alongside tart blackberry and soft suede leather. As it settles, rich Mexican chocolate brings a bittersweet depth that balances against Canadi…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, De L'Ambre Shady or From The Ashes?
From The Ashes takes 3 of 4 categories. De L'Ambre Shady is rated 3.48/5 from 10 votes; From The Ashes is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose De L'Ambre Shady for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose From The Ashes for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, De L'Ambre Shady or From The Ashes?
From The Ashes lasts longest (From The Ashes 100/100, De L'Ambre Shady 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, De L'Ambre Shady or From The Ashes?
From The Ashes projects furthest (From The Ashes 75/100, De L'Ambre Shady 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do De L'Ambre Shady and From The Ashes smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cognac, Amber, Canadian balsam and Musk.
Is De L'Ambre Shady or From The Ashes better for summer or winter?
De L'Ambre Shady suits daytime wear; From The Ashes suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in De L'Ambre Shady and From The Ashes?
De L'Ambre Shady has top notes of Rum, Apple, Cardamom and Nutmeg, heart notes of Cognac, Jasmine, Patchouli and Pink Pepper, a base of Amber, Canadian balsam, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood. From The Ashes features Mexican chocolate, Canadian balsam, Woodsy Notes, Tonka Bean and Blackberry.
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