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Estrella de la Manana vs Ambre Obsession

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

Updated 368 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Obsession takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Estrella de la Manana

    Choose it for a cacao and leather character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Ambre Obsession

    Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Estrella de la Manana1/4
Ambre Obsession3/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Ambre Obsession
Sillage & projection
Ambre Obsession
Value for money
Ambre Obsession
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Estrella de la Manana

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Estrella de la MananaUne Nuit Nomade
Ambre ObsessionKorloff Paris
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.87/ 5 · 365 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
3.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
46%Love
20%Like
14%Ok
15%Dislike
5%Hate

365 votes

33%Love
0%Like
33%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity81
〰 Sillage72
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ Longevity90
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate58
Category winners

LongevityAmbre Obsession

SillageAmbre Obsession

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value42
¤ Price value50
Category winnerAmbre ObsessionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
cacao100%
leather91%
warm spicy83%
smoky74%
amber65%
vanilla56%
amber100%
warm spicy90%
cacao80%
vanilla70%
sweet60%
white floral50%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both cacao, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Top
CinnamonGingerBlack Pepper
Heart
CocoaOrange BlossomAmberFrankincense
Base
VanillaBenzoinTobaccoCashmere Wood
InformationalShared notesCocoa, Benzoin and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Estrella de la Manana, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring22
Summer9
Fall94
Winter100
Day42
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter0
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men38
Unisex52
Women10
Date 39%Party 29%Casual 21%Work 11%
Men0
Unisex50
Women50
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,573

PerfumerJérôme di Marino

Launched—

Reviews49

Overall rank#64,471

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEstrella de la MananaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Estrella de la Manana by Une Nuit Nomade smells like bitter dark cocoa powder dusted over a crackling campfire. Two sprays are plenty. The opening unleashes a sharp rush of charred birch tar and resinous benzoin before melting into thick, warm vanilla bean. You get a gritty, genuine leather jacket sensation combined w…

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Ambre Obsession by Korloff Paris is a warm, spicy unisex fragrance built around a core of rich amber, creamy cacao, and smoky benzoin. Launched in 2025, this scent offers an immediate cozy presence. It performs exceptionally well in cooler autumn temperatures, making it a reliable choice for evenings out or relaxed in…

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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, Estrella de la Manana or Ambre Obsession?

Ambre Obsession takes 3 of 4 categories. Estrella de la Manana is rated 3.87/5 from 365 votes; Ambre Obsession is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Estrella de la Manana for a cacao and leather character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ambre Obsession for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Estrella de la Manana or Ambre Obsession?

Ambre Obsession lasts longest (Ambre Obsession 90/100, Estrella de la Manana 81/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Estrella de la Manana or Ambre Obsession?

Ambre Obsession projects furthest (Ambre Obsession 75/100, Estrella de la Manana 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Estrella de la Manana and Ambre Obsession smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share cacao, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Cocoa, Benzoin and Vanilla.

Is Estrella de la Manana or Ambre Obsession better for summer or winter?

Estrella de la Manana suits evening wear; Ambre Obsession suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Estrella de la Manana and Ambre Obsession?

Estrella de la Manana features Birch, Cocoa, Benzoin and Vanilla. Ambre Obsession has top notes of Cinnamon, Ginger and Black Pepper, heart notes of Cocoa, Orange Blossom, Amber and Frankincense, a base of Vanilla, Benzoin, Tobacco and Cashmere Wood.

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