Fragrance comparison

Grapefruit vs Ambra D'Oriente

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

3 wins

Grapefruit

DS&Durga

3.605 votes

Rank #63,491 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Ambra D'Oriente

Officine del Profumo

4.001 votes

Rank #65,402 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Grapefruit takes 3 of 4 categories.

Grapefruit
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.
Ambra D'Oriente
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Grapefruit3/4

Ambra D'Oriente1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Grapefruit
Sillage & projection: Grapefruit
Value for money: Ambra D'Oriente
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Grapefruit

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GrapefruitDS&Durga

Ambra D'OrienteOfficine del Profumo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 11%Had 5%Want 84%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%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

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityGrapefruit

SillageGrapefruit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAmbra D'OrienteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

floral65%

fruity48%

aromatic30%

citrus100%

warm spicy90%

aromatic80%

amber70%

floral60%

fresh50%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, floral and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GrapefruitFloral NotesFruity Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GrapefruitCitrusesCoriander

Heart

Floral NotesGingerCardamom

Base

Amber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit and Floral Notes. Durations are only published for Grapefruit, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,491

PerfumerDavid Seth Moltz

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,402

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGrapefruitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

DS&Durga Grapefruit delivers an unfiltered blast of raw citrus that skips candy sweetness entirely. It bites hard right out of the nozzle. The opening bursts with crushed grapefruit peel, releasing bitter rind oils and sharp sulfurous tartness. Within twenty minutes, subtle fruity notes and crisp floral notes surface …

Reviews →

Ambra D'Oriente by Officine del Profumo blends citrus top notes like grapefruit and coriander with a warm ginger and cardamom heart. It finishes on a grounding amber base. This oriental spicy scent offers an approachable style for both men and women, making it a reliable choice for casual daily wear during moderate sp…

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, Grapefruit or Ambra D'Oriente?

Grapefruit takes 3 of 4 categories. Grapefruit is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes; Ambra D'Oriente is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Grapefruit for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Ambra D'Oriente for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Grapefruit or Ambra D'Oriente?

Grapefruit lasts longest (Grapefruit 100/100, Ambra D'Oriente 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Grapefruit or Ambra D'Oriente?

Grapefruit projects furthest (Grapefruit 100/100, Ambra D'Oriente 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Grapefruit and Ambra D'Oriente smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit and Floral Notes.

Is Grapefruit or Ambra D'Oriente better for summer or winter?

Grapefruit suits evening wear; Ambra D'Oriente suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Grapefruit and Ambra D'Oriente?

Grapefruit features Grapefruit, Floral Notes and Fruity Notes. Ambra D'Oriente has top notes of Grapefruit, Citruses and Coriander, heart notes of Floral Notes, Ginger and Cardamom, a base of Amber.