Fragrance comparison

Eau Ambrée vs L'Air du Temps by Starck

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 156 ratings analysed

Eau Ambrée

Chabaud Maison de Parfum

3.9771 votes

Rank #16,855 AmberCitrus

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18%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

L'Air du Temps by Starck

Nina Ricci

3.7185 votes

Rank #17,099 WoodyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Air du Temps by Starck takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Eau Ambrée3/7

L'Air du Temps by Starck4/7

Ratings & consensus: Eau Ambrée
Community sentiment: Eau Ambrée
Longevity: L'Air du Temps by Starck
Sillage & projection: L'Air du Temps by Starck
Value for money: L'Air du Temps by Starck
Versatility: L'Air du Temps by Starck
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 StarckNina Ricci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 34%Had 15%Want 51%

3.71/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 37%Had 20%Want 43%

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

26%Love

46%Like

1%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

85 votes

Category winnerEau AmbréeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityL'Air du Temps by Starck

SillageL'Air du Temps by Starck

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value59

Category winnerL'Air du Temps by StarckBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus92%

iris84%

leather77%

powdery69%

animalic61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

floral84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

earthy61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both powdery

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

CarnationRoseBrazilian RosewoodNeroliPeachBergamot

Heart

ClovesYlang-YlangOrris RootGardeniaJasmineVioletOrchidRosemary

Base

OakmossVetiverAmberMuskSpicesIrisSandalwoodBenzoin

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

Spring92

Summer62

Fall100

Winter38

Day100

Night50

Category winnerL'Air du Temps by StarckMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex36

Women50

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

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,855

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#17,099

PerfumerFrancis Fabron

Launched—

Reviews19

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 Starck blends classic mid-century perfumery with a striking modern flacon redesign from 2010. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of spicy carnation, rose, and bright bergamot that immediately sets a vintage floral tone. As the opening settles, dry cloves and creamy ylang-ylang join rich jasmine t…

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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, Eau Ambrée or L'Air du Temps by Starck?

L'Air du Temps by Starck takes 4 of 7 categories. Eau Ambrée is rated 3.97/5 from 71 votes; L'Air du Temps by Starck is rated 3.71/5 from 85 votes. Choose Eau Ambrée for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose L'Air du Temps by Starck for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

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

L'Air du Temps by Starck lasts longest (L'Air du Temps by Starck 69/100, Eau Ambrée 59/100), based on community performance votes.

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

L'Air du Temps by Starck projects furthest (L'Air du Temps by Starck 71/100, Eau Ambrée 49/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli, Iris and Rose.

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

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

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

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 Starck has top notes of Carnation, Rose, Brazilian Rosewood and Neroli, heart notes of Cloves, Ylang-Ylang, Orris Root and Gardenia, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Amber and Musk.