Forbidden Elixir vs Ambrette de Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ambrette de Noir takes 5 of 7 categories.
Forbidden ElixirChoose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ambrette de NoirChoose it for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Forbidden Elixir2/7
Ambrette de Noir5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ambrette de Noir
- Community sentiment
- Ambrette de Noir
- Longevity
- Ambrette de Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Ambrette de Noir
- Value for money
- Forbidden Elixir
- Versatility
- Forbidden Elixir
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ambrette de Noir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Forbidden ElixirSly John's LabAmbrette de NoirAerinWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.60/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 36%Had 21%Want 43%
3.87/ 5 · 292 votes
Have 27%Had 8%Want 66%
Category winnerAmbrette de NoirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate28%Love
28%Like
24%Ok
16%Dislike
4%Hate
25 votes
38%Love
33%Like
16%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate
198 votes
Category winnerAmbrette de NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAmbrette de Noir
SillageAmbrette de Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerForbidden ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
musky88%
white floral77%
aromatic65%
amber53%
floral42%
vanilla100%
floral92%
musky84%
amber77%
white floral69%
sweet61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both musky, white floral and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
BergamotAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Lemon
Heart2-4 hrs
Orange Blossom
Base6-8+ hrs
MuscenoneAmbroxanPatchouli
Top
RoseFreesia
Heart
Orange BlossomJasminePeony
Base
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)Tonka BeanBourbon VanillaAmbroxanCedar
InformationalShared notesAmbrette (Musk Mallow), Orange Blossom and Ambroxan. Durations are only published for Forbidden Elixir, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall86
Winter14
Day100
Night43
Spring53
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerForbidden ElixirMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#49,190
PerfumerAne Ayo
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#4,836
PerfumerOlivier Cresp
Launched—
Reviews64
Category winnerAmbrette de NoirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotForbidden Elixir by Sly John's Lab bursts open with a bright splash of tart lemon and juicy bergamot, instantly giving off the clean feeling of sunshine hitting chilled citrus peel. Within twenty minutes, a sweet, sunny orange blossom emerges to smooth away any sharp edges, blending into the vegetal warmth of ambrette…
Reviews →Ambrette de Noir is a soft, musky vanilla floral with a polished, cosy feel. Rose and freesia brighten the opening, then orange blossom and peony fold into ambrette, tonka and bourbon vanilla, giving it a fluffy, powdery warmth. It usually reads feminine, smooth and autumn-friendly, with enough cedar and ambroxan to k…
Reviews →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, Forbidden Elixir or Ambrette de Noir?
Ambrette de Noir takes 5 of 7 categories. Forbidden Elixir is rated 3.60/5 from 25 votes; Ambrette de Noir is rated 3.87/5 from 292 votes. Choose Forbidden Elixir for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ambrette de Noir for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Forbidden Elixir or Ambrette de Noir?
Ambrette de Noir lasts longest (Ambrette de Noir 72/100, Forbidden Elixir 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Forbidden Elixir or Ambrette de Noir?
Ambrette de Noir projects furthest (Ambrette de Noir 60/100, Forbidden Elixir 43/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Forbidden Elixir and Ambrette de Noir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Orange Blossom and Ambroxan.
Is Forbidden Elixir or Ambrette de Noir better for summer or winter?
For summer, Forbidden Elixir is the stronger pick. For winter, Ambrette de Noir is the stronger pick. Forbidden Elixir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Forbidden Elixir and Ambrette de Noir?
Forbidden Elixir has top notes of Bergamot, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Lemon, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Muscenone, Ambroxan and Patchouli. Ambrette de Noir has top notes of Rose and Freesia, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Peony, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Tonka Bean, Bourbon Vanilla and Ambroxan.
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