Fragrance comparison

Etriel Gardenia vs JD Fidele Ambre

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 11 ratings analysed

Etriel Gardenia

LC Waikiki

3.001 votes

Rank #70,875 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

JD Fidele Ambre

JD Jeffrey Dame

4.2010 votes

Rank #50,765 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

JD Fidele Ambre takes 3 of 4 categories.

Etriel Gardenia
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall.
JD Fidele Ambre
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Etriel Gardenia1/4

JD Fidele Ambre3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: JD Fidele Ambre
Sillage & projection: Etriel Gardenia
Value for money: JD Fidele Ambre
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: JD Fidele Ambre

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Etriel GardeniaLC Waikiki

JD Fidele AmbreJD Jeffrey Dame

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 29%Want 57%

4.20/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 17%Had 22%Want 61%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityJD Fidele Ambre

SillageEtriel Gardenia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value63

Category winnerJD Fidele AmbreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

green77%

citrus69%

patchouli61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

white floral77%

green69%

citrus61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

LemonEucalyptusMint

Heart30 to 60 minutes

GeraniumGardenia

Base1 to 2 hours

Patchouli

Top

MintOrangeLemonLavenderClary SageBasil

Heart

GeraniumJasmineYlang-YlangGardeniaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

FirPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodCedarMuskCivetBenzoin

InformationalShared notesLemon, Mint, Geranium and Gardenia. Durations are only published for Etriel Gardenia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,875

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,765

PerfumerHugh Spencer

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJD Fidele AmbreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Etriel Gardenia by LC Waikiki presents an unconventional chypre floral profile that opens with a brisk, invigorating blast. Bright lemon joins cooling mint and medicinal eucalyptus, creating a sharp, camphoraceous lift right away. As that brisk herbal chill settles, the heart reveals gardenia paired with spicy, leafy …

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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, Etriel Gardenia or JD Fidele Ambre?

JD Fidele Ambre takes 3 of 4 categories. Etriel Gardenia is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; JD Fidele Ambre is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes. Choose Etriel Gardenia for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall. Choose JD Fidele Ambre for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Etriel Gardenia or JD Fidele Ambre?

JD Fidele Ambre lasts longest (JD Fidele Ambre 84/100, Etriel Gardenia 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Etriel Gardenia or JD Fidele Ambre?

Etriel Gardenia projects furthest (Etriel Gardenia 67/100, JD Fidele Ambre 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Etriel Gardenia and JD Fidele Ambre smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mint, Geranium and Gardenia.

Is Etriel Gardenia or JD Fidele Ambre better for summer or winter?

JD Fidele Ambre suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Etriel Gardenia and JD Fidele Ambre?

Etriel Gardenia has top notes of Lemon, Eucalyptus and Mint, heart notes of Geranium and Gardenia, a base of Patchouli. 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.