Fragrance comparison

Isabey L'ambre de Carthage vs Eau de Gloire

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 816 ratings analysed

5 wins

Isabey L'ambre de Carthage

Isabey

4.14377 votes

Rank #23,919 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

7%scent match

Clearly different

Eau de Gloire

Parfum d'Empire

4.03439 votes

Rank #3,385 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Isabey L'ambre de Carthage takes 5 of 7 categories.

Isabey L'ambre de Carthage
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Eau de Gloire
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Isabey L'ambre de Carthage5/7

Eau de Gloire2/7

Ratings & consensus: Isabey L'ambre de Carthage
Community sentiment: Isabey L'ambre de Carthage
Longevity: Isabey L'ambre de Carthage
Sillage & projection: Isabey L'ambre de Carthage
Value for money: Eau de Gloire
Versatility: Isabey L'ambre de Carthage
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau de Gloire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Isabey L'ambre de CarthageIsabey

Eau de GloireParfum d'Empire

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 377 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.03/ 5 · 439 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerIsabey L'ambre de CarthageRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

377 votes

34%Love

47%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

439 votes

Category winnerIsabey L'ambre de CarthageMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityIsabey L'ambre de Carthage

SillageIsabey L'ambre de Carthage

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value51

Category winnerEau de GloireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

amber100%

woody91%

floral83%

warm spicy74%

powdery65%

fruity56%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

herbal69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match7%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AmberFrench labdanumTeaBergamot

Heart

OsmanthusOlibanumJasmine

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliMusk

Top15-30 mins

LavenderBergamotRosemaryMyrtleAmalfi LemonTangerineNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

Star AniseImmortelleTeaLicorice

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherTobaccoOakmossOlibanumFrench labdanum

InformationalShared notesFrench labdanum, Tea, Bergamot and Olibanum. Durations are only published for Eau de Gloire, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter31

Day100

Night41

Category winnerIsabey L'ambre de CarthageMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex43

Women11

Men68

Unisex30

Women2

Work 37%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,919

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,385

PerfumerMarc-Antoine Corticchiato

Launched—

Reviews64

Category winnerEau de GloireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Isabey L'ambre de Carthage opens with sharp bergamot cut through dark tea leaves and golden labdanum. As it warms on skin, smoky olibanum and apricot-tinged osmanthus balance the rich resinous core. Sandalwood and dry patchouli anchor the dry down. It suits cold late-autumn evenings when you want a dry, warm amber rat…

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Parfum d'Empire Eau de Gloire opens with a vibrant burst of bitter tangerine, crisp Amalfi lemon, and aromatic myrtle that feels like walking through wild coastal brush in the Mediterranean sun. Crisp lavender and herbal rosemary immediately follow, giving the fragrance a clean, classic barbershop structure before war…

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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, Isabey L'ambre de Carthage or Eau de Gloire?

Isabey L'ambre de Carthage takes 5 of 7 categories. Isabey L'ambre de Carthage is rated 4.14/5 from 377 votes; Eau de Gloire is rated 4.03/5 from 439 votes. Choose Isabey L'ambre de Carthage for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Eau de Gloire for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Isabey L'ambre de Carthage or Eau de Gloire?

Isabey L'ambre de Carthage lasts longest (Isabey L'ambre de Carthage 78/100, Eau de Gloire 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Isabey L'ambre de Carthage or Eau de Gloire?

Isabey L'ambre de Carthage projects furthest (Isabey L'ambre de Carthage 65/100, Eau de Gloire 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Isabey L'ambre de Carthage and Eau de Gloire smell similar?

Clearly different: a 7% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include French labdanum, Tea, Bergamot and Olibanum.

Is Isabey L'ambre de Carthage or Eau de Gloire better for summer or winter?

For summer, Isabey L'ambre de Carthage is the stronger pick. For winter, Isabey L'ambre de Carthage is the stronger pick. Eau de Gloire suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Isabey L'ambre de Carthage and Eau de Gloire?

Isabey L'ambre de Carthage has top notes of Amber, French labdanum, Tea and Bergamot, heart notes of Osmanthus, Olibanum and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Musk. Eau de Gloire has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Rosemary and Myrtle, heart notes of Star Anise, Immortelle, Tea and Licorice, a base of Leather, Tobacco, Oakmoss and Olibanum.