Fragrance comparison

From The Ashes vs De L'Ambre Shady

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

3 wins

From The Ashes

The Dua Brand

4.754 votes

Rank #34,139 AmberWoody

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43%scent match

Some overlap

De L'Ambre Shady

Jacques Battini

3.4810 votes

Rank #23,714 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

From The Ashes takes 3 of 4 categories.

From The Ashes
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
De L'Ambre Shady
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

From The Ashes3/4

De L'Ambre Shady1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: From The Ashes
Sillage & projection: From The Ashes
Value for money: From The Ashes
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: De L'Ambre Shady

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

From The AshesThe Dua Brand

De L'Ambre ShadyJacques Battini

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 71%Had 0%Want 29%

3.48/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 21%Had 21%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

0%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

40%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityFrom The Ashes

SillageFrom The Ashes

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerFrom The AshesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

leather84%

musky77%

sweet69%

warm spicy61%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

balsamic77%

rum69%

white floral61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Mexican chocolateCanadian balsamWoodsy NotesTonka BeanBlackberryLeatherCognacAmberSuedeMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

RumAppleCardamomNutmegOrange

Heart

CognacJasminePatchouliPink Pepper

Base

AmberCanadian balsamAgarwood (Oud)SandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesCanadian balsam, Cognac, Amber and Musk. Durations are only published for From The Ashes, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,139

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#23,714

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerDe L'Ambre ShadyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

From The Ashes by The Dua Brand is a dense leather fragrance built around dark fruits, boozy warmth, and resinous woods. The scent opens with a distinct splash of boozy cognac alongside tart blackberry and soft suede leather. As it settles, rich Mexican chocolate brings a bittersweet depth that balances against Canadi…

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De L'Ambre Shady by Jacques Battini presents an oriental vanilla profile tailored for cooler weather. It opens with sharp notes of rum and crisp apple before settling into a warmer heart of cognac and spice. This fragrance offers a mature, balanced scent suitable for evening wear, providing a distinct profile that sta…

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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, From The Ashes or De L'Ambre Shady?

From The Ashes takes 3 of 4 categories. From The Ashes is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; De L'Ambre Shady is rated 3.48/5 from 10 votes. Choose From The Ashes for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose De L'Ambre Shady for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, From The Ashes or De L'Ambre Shady?

From The Ashes lasts longest (From The Ashes 100/100, De L'Ambre Shady 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, From The Ashes or De L'Ambre Shady?

From The Ashes projects furthest (From The Ashes 75/100, De L'Ambre Shady 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do From The Ashes and De L'Ambre Shady smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Canadian balsam, Cognac, Amber and Musk.

Is From The Ashes or De L'Ambre Shady better for summer or winter?

From The Ashes suits evening wear; De L'Ambre Shady suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in From The Ashes and De L'Ambre Shady?

From The Ashes features Mexican chocolate, Canadian balsam, Woodsy Notes, Tonka Bean and Blackberry. De L'Ambre Shady has top notes of Rum, Apple, Cardamom and Nutmeg, heart notes of Cognac, Jasmine, Patchouli and Pink Pepper, a base of Amber, Canadian balsam, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood.