Fragrance comparison

Emma Heming-Willis Essence of Amber vs Myrtum Laurum

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 21 ratings analysed

Emma Heming-Willis Essence of Amber

3.5016 votes

Rank #50,808 VanillaWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Myrtum Laurum

Misenum

4.005 votes

Rank #53,177 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Emma Heming-Willis Essence of Amber
Choose it for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Myrtum Laurum
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Emma Heming-Willis Essence of Amber2/4

Myrtum Laurum2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Myrtum Laurum
Sillage & projection: Myrtum Laurum
Value for money: Emma Heming-Willis Essence of Amber
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Emma Heming-Willis Essence of Amber

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Emma Heming-Willis Essence of AmberLR

Myrtum LaurumMisenum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 20%Had 27%Want 53%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMyrtum Laurum

SillageMyrtum Laurum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value39

Category winnerEmma Heming-Willis Essence of AmberBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

woody91%

warm spicy83%

amber74%

aromatic65%

sweet56%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

fresh spicy77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both vanilla and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

Orange

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

Orange BlossomMyrtleBergamotThymeLemonOrange

Heart

HeliotropeLily-of-the-ValleyCinnamonBay LeafJasmineMusk

Base

Tonka BeanPatchouliVanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall25

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,808

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#53,177

PerfumerPaolo Romano

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEmma Heming-Willis Essence of AmberHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Emma Heming-Willis Essence of Amber by LR is an oriental woody scent designed for women. It opens with a bright spark of bergamot that moves quickly into an orange-filled heart. The base rests on a comforting foundation of tonka bean, sandalwood, and patchouli. It works well for cooler days when you want a warm, invit…

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Myrtum Laurum opens bright and aromatic, with citrus, myrtle and orange blossom giving it a green Mediterranean feel before the heart turns softer, powdery and lightly spiced. Vanilla, tonka and sandalwood smooth the dry-down, so it reads more warm and composed than sharply fresh. It may suit someone who likes herbal …

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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, Emma Heming-Willis Essence of Amber or Myrtum Laurum?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Emma Heming-Willis Essence of Amber is rated 3.50/5 from 16 votes; Myrtum Laurum is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Emma Heming-Willis Essence of Amber for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Myrtum Laurum for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Emma Heming-Willis Essence of Amber or Myrtum Laurum?

Myrtum Laurum lasts longest (Myrtum Laurum 65/100, Emma Heming-Willis Essence of Amber 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Emma Heming-Willis Essence of Amber or Myrtum Laurum?

Myrtum Laurum projects furthest (Myrtum Laurum 58/100, Emma Heming-Willis Essence of Amber 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Emma Heming-Willis Essence of Amber and Myrtum Laurum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood.

Is Emma Heming-Willis Essence of Amber or Myrtum Laurum better for summer or winter?

Emma Heming-Willis Essence of Amber suits evening wear; Myrtum Laurum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Emma Heming-Willis Essence of Amber and Myrtum Laurum?

Emma Heming-Willis Essence of Amber has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Orange, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Myrtum Laurum has top notes of Orange Blossom, Myrtle, Bergamot and Thyme, heart notes of Heliotrope, Lily-of-the-Valley, Cinnamon and Bay Leaf, a base of Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Vanilla and Sandalwood.