Fragrance comparison

Eau Ambrée vs L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 114 ratings analysed

Eau Ambrée

Chabaud Maison de Parfum

3.9771 votes

Rank #16,855 AmberCitrus

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25%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman

Nina Ricci

3.9543 votes

Rank #19,051 Warm SpicyFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman takes 5 of 7 categories.

Eau Ambrée
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman
Choose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Eau Ambrée2/7

L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman5/7

Ratings & consensus: Eau Ambrée
Community sentiment: L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman
Longevity: L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman
Sillage & projection: L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman
Value for money: L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman
Versatility: L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau Ambrée

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau AmbréeChabaud Maison de Parfum

L'Air du Temps by Olivia PutmanNina Ricci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 34%Had 15%Want 51%

3.95/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 29%Had 12%Want 59%

Category winnerEau AmbréeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

35%Like

8%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

71 votes

33%Love

49%Like

0%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerL'Air du Temps by Olivia PutmanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityL'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman

SillageL'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value58

Category winnerL'Air du Temps by Olivia PutmanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus92%

iris84%

leather77%

powdery69%

animalic61%

warm spicy100%

floral91%

woody83%

powdery74%

white floral65%

iris56%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both powdery and iris

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLemonNeroli

Heart2-3 hrs

IrisRose

Base4-6 hrs

LeatherAmberBenzoin

Top

CarnationNeroliPalisander RosewoodRoseBergamotPeach

Heart

ClovesOrchidOrrisGardeniaVioletJasmineRosemaryYlang-Ylang

Base

SandalwoodMuskSpicesIrisAmberBenzoinCedarMoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Neroli, Iris and Rose. Durations are only published for Eau Ambrée, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer54

Fall100

Winter42

Day100

Night53

Spring100

Summer44

Fall100

Winter78

Day100

Night45

Category winnerL'Air du Temps by Olivia PutmanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex36

Women50

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 21%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,855

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#19,051

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerEau AmbréeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chabaud Eau Ambrée delivers an uplifting interplay of bright Mediterranean citrus and soothing oriental warmth. The fragrance opens with a vibrant splash of tart Sicilian lemon, bitter bergamot, and sweet neroli petals that sparkle with refreshing clarity. As the initial zest settles, an elegant heart of powdery iris …

Reviews →

L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman offers a fresh modern presentation of Nina Ricci's iconic floral structure. It opens with sharp carnation and crisp neroli, softened by bright bergamot and subtle peach accents. As the scent settles, clove spice merges with gardenia, rose, and green rosemary, creating a distinctive soap…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Eau Ambrée or L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman?

L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman takes 5 of 7 categories. Eau Ambrée is rated 3.97/5 from 71 votes; L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman is rated 3.95/5 from 43 votes. Choose Eau Ambrée for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau Ambrée or L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman?

L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman lasts longest (L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman 64/100, Eau Ambrée 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau Ambrée or L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman?

L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman projects furthest (L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman 68/100, Eau Ambrée 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau Ambrée and L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and iris accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli, Iris and Rose.

Is Eau Ambrée or L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eau Ambrée is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman is the stronger pick. Eau Ambrée suits daytime wear; L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau Ambrée and L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman?

Eau Ambrée has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Neroli, heart notes of Iris and Rose, a base of Leather, Amber and Benzoin. L'Air du Temps by Olivia Putman has top notes of Carnation, Neroli, Palisander Rosewood and Rose, heart notes of Cloves, Orchid, Orris and Gardenia, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Spices and Iris.