In The Dark vs Ambro de Jacomo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
64%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ambro de Jacomo takes 2 of 2 categories.
In The DarkChoose it for a warm spicy and amber character.
Ambro de JacomoChoose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
In The Dark0/2
Ambro de Jacomo2/2
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ambro de Jacomo
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ambro de Jacomo
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
In The DarkUnscriptedAmbro de JacomoJacomoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 3%Had 0%Want 97%
4.18/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 34%Had 18%Want 48%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hateNot enough votes yet
44%Love
48%Like
0%Ok
4%Dislike
4%Hate
27 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAmbro de Jacomo
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
amber92%
vanilla84%
aromatic77%
balsamic69%
lavender61%
warm spicy100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
amber77%
vanilla69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match64%Closely related · both warm spicy, amber and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
CardamomCinnamonMint
Heart2 to 3 hours
LavenderVanillaIncense
Base3 to 4 hours
Tonka BeanPatchouliBenzoin
Top
CarawayBrazilian RosewoodNeroliMintBergamot
Heart
LavenderCardamomCinnamon
Base
VanillaAmberTonka BeanMuskIncenseSandalwoodPatchouliCedar
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Cinnamon, Mint and Lavender. Durations are only published for In The Dark, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring8
Summer0
Fall75
Winter100
Day64
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#83,592
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#22,055
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerAmbro de JacomoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIn The Dark by Unscripted delivers a brisk, spice-laden contrast built around the structure of an oriental fougere. The initial spray pairs brisk mint with warm cinnamon and fragrant cardamom, creating an instant push between cool herbal greenery and dry kitchen heat. As the opening settles, clean lavender emerges alo…
Reviews →Ambro de Jacomo opens with a sharp, aromatic blend of mint and bergamot before settling into a warm, spicy heart of cinnamon and cardamom. It is a distinct woody fragrance for men, grounded by a rich base of vanilla and amber. Ideal for cooler evenings, this 1997 release offers a mature, comfortable profile that trans…
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 lasts longer, In The Dark or Ambro de Jacomo?
Ambro de Jacomo lasts longest (Ambro de Jacomo 65/100, In The Dark 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do In The Dark and Ambro de Jacomo smell similar?
Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Cinnamon, Mint and Lavender.
Is In The Dark or Ambro de Jacomo better for summer or winter?
Ambro de Jacomo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in In The Dark and Ambro de Jacomo?
In The Dark has top notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon and Mint, heart notes of Lavender, Vanilla and Incense, a base of Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Benzoin. Ambro de Jacomo has top notes of Caraway, Brazilian Rosewood, Neroli and Mint, heart notes of Lavender, Cardamom and Cinnamon, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Tonka Bean and Musk.
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