Fragrance comparison

December Ambar vs Pieds Nus

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 58 ratings analysed

3 wins

December Ambar

PARIS CORNER

4.4347 votes

Rank #12,525 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Pieds Nus

Jacques Zolty

3.8211 votes

Rank #58,624 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

December Ambar takes 3 of 5 categories.

December Ambar
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Pieds Nus
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

December Ambar3/5

Pieds Nus1/5

Ratings & consensus: December Ambar
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pieds Nus
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: December Ambar
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: December Ambar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

December AmbarPARIS CORNER

Pieds NusJacques Zolty

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 40%Had 1%Want 59%

3.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 9%Had 2%Want 89%

Category winnerDecember AmbarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

26%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

47 votes

27%Love

27%Like

45%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityPieds Nus

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value44

Category winnerDecember AmbarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

woody61%

vanilla100%

sweet92%

amber84%

caramel77%

coconut69%

powdery61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both amber, vanilla and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

AppleCoconutAnise

Heart2 to 3 hours

SaffronRosePlum

Base6 to 10 hours

AmberVanillaBenzoinCedarwoodCaramelMoss

Top

CoconutPeachOrangeGingerAppleBergamot

Heart

CaramelIrisSandalwoodPatchouliEgyptian JasmineRose

Base

Tonka BeanAmberVanillaMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesApple, Coconut, Rose and Amber. Durations are only published for December Ambar, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer4

Fall92

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring100

Summer80

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex70

Women20

Men10

Unisex40

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,525

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#58,624

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDecember AmbarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

December Ambar by PARIS CORNER presents a sweet, resinous composition built for brisk weather. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of crisp apple, dry anise, and a light trace of coconut. As the first spray settles, ripe plum and saffron take over the core, accented by a subtle petal touch of rose. The deep dry-dow…

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Pieds Nus opens with a bright splash of coconut and bergamot before settling into a warm core of caramel, iris, and sandalwood. This 2025 release offers a versatile, modern profile suitable for both men and women. It works best in moderate temperatures, where the vanilla and amber base can comfortably project without …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, December Ambar or Pieds Nus?

December Ambar takes 3 of 5 categories. December Ambar is rated 4.43/5 from 47 votes; Pieds Nus is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes. Choose December Ambar for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Pieds Nus for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, December Ambar or Pieds Nus?

Pieds Nus lasts longest (Pieds Nus 80/100, December Ambar 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, December Ambar or Pieds Nus?

Projection is very close: December Ambar 71/100, Pieds Nus 71/100 for sillage.

Do December Ambar and Pieds Nus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Apple, Coconut, Rose and Amber.

Is December Ambar or Pieds Nus better for summer or winter?

December Ambar suits evening wear; Pieds Nus suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in December Ambar and Pieds Nus?

December Ambar has top notes of Apple, Coconut and Anise, heart notes of Saffron, Rose and Plum, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Benzoin and Cedarwood. Pieds Nus has top notes of Coconut, Peach, Orange and Ginger, heart notes of Caramel, Iris, Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Vanilla and Musk.