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Eau des Mâtines vs JD Fidele Ambre

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

Updated 33 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau des Mâtines takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Eau des Mâtines

    Choose it for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • JD Fidele Ambre

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Eau des Mâtines4/5
JD Fidele Ambre1/5
Ratings & consensus
Eau des Mâtines
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
JD Fidele Ambre
Sillage & projection
Eau des Mâtines
Value for money
Eau des Mâtines
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Eau des Mâtines

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Eau des MâtinesLe Couvent Maison de Parfum
JD Fidele AmbreJD Jeffrey Dame
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.26/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 42%Had 17%Want 41%
4.20/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 17%Had 22%Want 61%
Category winnerEau des MâtinesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
39%Love
52%Like
4%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

60%Love
20%Like
10%Ok
0%Dislike
10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate82
⏱ Longevity84
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityJD Fidele Ambre

SillageEau des Mâtines

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value63
Category winnerEau des MâtinesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
green100%
fresh spicy86%
aromatic72%
fresh58%
citrus44%
woody30%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
white floral77%
green69%
citrus61%
Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and green

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
AppleOrangeLemon
Heart2 to 3 hours
BasilFig LeafMintPear Blossom
Base2 to 4 hours
Woodsy NotesCedarMusk
Top
MintOrangeLemonLavenderClary SageBasil
Heart
GeraniumJasmineYlang-YlangGardeniaLily-of-the-Valley
Base
FirPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodCedarMuskCivetBenzoin
InformationalShared notesOrange, Lemon, Basil and Mint. Durations are only published for Eau des Mâtines, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer64
Fall14
Winter0
Day100
Night14
Spring67
Summer33
Fall100
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex56
Women44
Men80
Unisex20
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,913

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#50,765

PerfumerHugh Spencer

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEau des MâtinesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau des Mâtines by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum is a crisp, botanical morning scent built around tart orchard fruit and garden herbs. It opens with an energetic splash of lemon, crisp apple, and juicy orange. The heart shifts immediately into herbal territory, combining crushed basil, cool mint, leafy fig leaf, and sof…

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JD Fidele Ambre by JD Jeffrey Dame opens with a sharp burst of mint, lemon, and herbal basil that instantly cues classic barbershop grooming. The aromatic top quickly yields to a heart of geranium and jasmine, introducing a cool floral layer over a darker, earthier base. As the fragrance settles, warm amber undertones…

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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, Eau des Mâtines or JD Fidele Ambre?

Eau des Mâtines takes 4 of 5 categories. Eau des Mâtines is rated 4.26/5 from 23 votes; JD Fidele Ambre is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes. Choose Eau des Mâtines for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose JD Fidele Ambre for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau des Mâtines or JD Fidele Ambre?

JD Fidele Ambre lasts longest (JD Fidele Ambre 84/100, Eau des Mâtines 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau des Mâtines or JD Fidele Ambre?

Eau des Mâtines projects furthest (Eau des Mâtines 56/100, JD Fidele Ambre 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau des Mâtines and JD Fidele Ambre smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Orange, Lemon, Basil and Mint.

Is Eau des Mâtines or JD Fidele Ambre better for summer or winter?

Eau des Mâtines suits daytime wear; JD Fidele Ambre suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau des Mâtines and JD Fidele Ambre?

Eau des Mâtines has top notes of Apple, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Basil, Fig Leaf, Mint and Pear Blossom, a base of Woodsy Notes, Cedar and Musk. JD Fidele Ambre has top notes of Mint, Orange, Lemon and Lavender, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Gardenia, a base of Fir, Patchouli, Vetiver and Sandalwood.

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