Fortuitous vs Ambra
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
65%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Fortuitous takes 4 of 4 categories.
FortuitousChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
AmbraChoose it for a amber and aromatic character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Fortuitous4/4
Ambra0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Fortuitous
- Sillage & projection
- Fortuitous
- Value for money
- Fortuitous
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Fortuitous
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
FortuitousBoadicea the VictoriousAmbraCaveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.24/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 20%Had 12%Want 68%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
20%Like
12%Ok
0%Dislike
8%Hate
25 votes
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFortuitous
SillageFortuitous
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFortuitousBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
sweet69%
fresh spicy61%
amber100%
aromatic92%
powdery84%
fresh spicy77%
woody69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match65%Closely related · both amber, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CherryAlmondBergamotLemonCoconut
Heart
AngelicaRoseBalsam FirGeraniumYlang-YlangBay LeafCorianderJasmine
Base
LabdanumVanillaSandalwoodCedarPowdery NotesMuskAmber
Top20-30 mins
CorianderOreganoMyrtleBenzoin
Heart2-4 hrs
AngelicaBay LeafMyrrhVanillaPowdery Notes
Base6-8+ hrs
SandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumAmber
InformationalShared notesAngelica, Bay Leaf, Coriander and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Ambra, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring60
Summer20
Fall100
Winter80
Day43
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#22,756
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#51,585
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerFortuitousHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFortuitous opens with bright cherry, marzipan-like almond, and creamy coconut before settling into a warm amber and sandalwood foundation. Herbal bay leaf and balsam fir cut through the initial sweetness, creating a dry resinous backbone. Built for crisp autumn evenings and chilly winter air, it fits formal dinners or…
Reviews →Cave Ambra brings a distinctive Mediterranean herbal twist to traditional warm resin perfumes. Instead of diving straight into thick dessert vanilla, the scent opens with an unexpected pairing of savory oregano, crushed coriander seeds, and refreshing wild myrtle over sweet golden benzoin resin. As the perfume settles…
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, Fortuitous or Ambra?
Fortuitous takes 4 of 4 categories. Fortuitous is rated 4.24/5 from 25 votes; Ambra is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Fortuitous for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ambra for a amber and aromatic character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Fortuitous or Ambra?
Fortuitous lasts longest (Fortuitous 77/100, Ambra 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Fortuitous or Ambra?
Fortuitous projects furthest (Fortuitous 79/100, Ambra 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Fortuitous and Ambra smell similar?
Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Angelica, Bay Leaf, Coriander and Labdanum.
Is Fortuitous or Ambra better for summer or winter?
Fortuitous suits evening wear; Ambra suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Fortuitous and Ambra?
Fortuitous has top notes of Cherry, Almond, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Angelica, Rose, Balsam Fir and Geranium, a base of Labdanum, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar. Ambra has top notes of Coriander, Oregano, Myrtle and Benzoin, heart notes of Angelica, Bay Leaf, Myrrh and Vanilla, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Labdanum and Amber.
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