Fragrance comparison

Frutto della Passione vs Note Ambree

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 319 ratings analysed

Frutto della Passione

L'Erbolario

3.61236 votes

Rank #13,363 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Note Ambree

M. Micallef

4.0283 votes

Rank #23,466 AmberYellow Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Note Ambree takes 5 of 7 categories.

Frutto della Passione
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Note Ambree
Choose it for a amber and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Frutto della Passione2/7

Note Ambree5/7

Ratings & consensus: Note Ambree
Community sentiment: Note Ambree
Longevity: Note Ambree
Sillage & projection: Note Ambree
Value for money: Frutto della Passione
Versatility: Note Ambree
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Frutto della Passione

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Frutto della PassioneL'Erbolario

Note AmbreeM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 236 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

4.02/ 5 · 83 votes

Have 31%Had 25%Want 44%

Category winnerNote AmbreeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

47%Like

6%Ok

26%Dislike

1%Hate

236 votes

30%Love

49%Like

1%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerNote AmbreeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNote Ambree

SillageNote Ambree

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value25

Category winnerFrutto della PassioneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

floral84%

woody77%

tropical69%

citrus61%

amber100%

yellow floral92%

iris84%

powdery77%

woody69%

citrus61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotYlang-YlangRoseGreen MandarinJasmine

Heart

Passion FlowerPassionfruitPineappleNectarinePeachPatchouliCinnamonNeroli

Base

OakmossCashmere WoodWhite MuskIrisCedarSandalwoodVanillaAmber

Top

BergamotWatercress

Heart

Ylang-YlangRoseJasmine

Base

AmberIris

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter58

Day–

Night–

Spring17

Summer17

Fall100

Winter94

Day100

Night81

Category winnerNote AmbreeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex20

Women75

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,363

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#23,466

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerFrutto della PassioneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Frutto della Passione opens with tart passionfruit and green mandarin before settling into a dry oakmoss base. It leans sharp and vintage rather than overly sugary, making it an unexpected pick for crisp spring mornings. The tart fruitiness keeps it refreshing, while patchouli adds an earthy anchor for quiet office da…

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Note Ambree by M. Micallef creates a warm, powdery profile dominated by amber and yellow florals. Jean-Claude Astier blends bergamot and watercress to introduce the scent, followed by a heart of ylang-ylang, rose, and jasmine. It is a graceful choice for those seeking a resinous, sophisticated aura suitable for cool a…

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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, Frutto della Passione or Note Ambree?

Note Ambree takes 5 of 7 categories. Frutto della Passione is rated 3.61/5 from 236 votes; Note Ambree is rated 4.02/5 from 83 votes. Choose Frutto della Passione for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Note Ambree for a amber and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Frutto della Passione or Note Ambree?

Note Ambree lasts longest (Note Ambree 81/100, Frutto della Passione 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Frutto della Passione or Note Ambree?

Note Ambree projects furthest (Note Ambree 79/100, Frutto della Passione 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Frutto della Passione and Note Ambree smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Frutto della Passione or Note Ambree better for summer or winter?

For summer, Note Ambree is the stronger pick. For winter, Note Ambree is the stronger pick. Note Ambree suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Frutto della Passione and Note Ambree?

Frutto della Passione has top notes of Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Green Mandarin, heart notes of Passion Flower, Passionfruit, Pineapple and Nectarine, a base of Oakmoss, Cashmere Wood, White Musk and Iris. Note Ambree has top notes of Bergamot and Watercress, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Amber and Iris.