Fragrance comparison

Isabey L'ambre de Carthage vs Ghaliyah Reflection

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 404 ratings analysed

Isabey L'ambre de Carthage

Isabey

4.14377 votes

Rank #23,919 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Ghaliyah Reflection

Amelia Perfumes

4.7427 votes

Rank #27,127 AmberMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ghaliyah Reflection takes 6 of 7 categories.

Isabey L'ambre de Carthage
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Ghaliyah Reflection
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Isabey L'ambre de Carthage1/7

Ghaliyah Reflection6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Isabey L'ambre de CarthageIsabey

Ghaliyah ReflectionAmelia Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 377 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.74/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 37%Had 9%Want 53%

Category winnerGhaliyah ReflectionRating 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

85%Love

7%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerGhaliyah ReflectionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityGhaliyah Reflection

SillageGhaliyah Reflection

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value65

Category winnerGhaliyah ReflectionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody91%

floral83%

warm spicy74%

powdery65%

fruity56%

amber100%

musky92%

animalic84%

oud77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AmberFrench labdanumTeaBergamot

Heart

OsmanthusOlibanumJasmine

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliMusk

Top

Damask RoseBergamotLimePink GrapefruitLemon

Heart

RoseIndian SpicesJasmineOsmanthusTuberoseBlack Currant

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Black MuskWhite MuskIndian OudAmbergrisCastoreumCivetSaffron

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Osmanthus 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

Spring41

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring60

Summer33

Fall80

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Category winnerGhaliyah ReflectionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex43

Women11

Men44

Unisex50

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,919

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,127

PerfumerNitish Dixit, Zakir Laskar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIsabey L'ambre de CarthageHigher 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…

Reviews →

Ghaliyah Reflection by Amelia Perfumes is a fragrance for women and men. Ghaliyah Reflection was launched in 2020. Ghaliyah Reflection was created by Nitish Dixit and Zakir Laskar. Top notes are Damask Rose, Bergamot, Lime, Pink Grapefruit and Lemon; middle notes are Rose, Indian Spices, Jasmine, Osmanthus, Tuberose a…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Isabey L'ambre de Carthage or Ghaliyah Reflection?

Ghaliyah Reflection takes 6 of 7 categories. Isabey L'ambre de Carthage is rated 4.14/5 from 377 votes; Ghaliyah Reflection is rated 4.74/5 from 27 votes. Choose Isabey L'ambre de Carthage for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Ghaliyah Reflection for a amber and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Isabey L'ambre de Carthage or Ghaliyah Reflection?

Ghaliyah Reflection lasts longest (Ghaliyah Reflection 85/100, Isabey L'ambre de Carthage 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Isabey L'ambre de Carthage or Ghaliyah Reflection?

Ghaliyah Reflection projects furthest (Ghaliyah Reflection 77/100, Isabey L'ambre de Carthage 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Isabey L'ambre de Carthage and Ghaliyah Reflection smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Osmanthus and Jasmine.

Is Isabey L'ambre de Carthage or Ghaliyah Reflection better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ghaliyah Reflection is the stronger pick. For winter, Isabey L'ambre de Carthage is the stronger pick. Ghaliyah Reflection suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Isabey L'ambre de Carthage and Ghaliyah Reflection?

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. Ghaliyah Reflection has top notes of Damask Rose, Bergamot, Lime and Pink Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose, Indian Spices, Jasmine and Osmanthus, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Black Musk, White Musk and Indian Oud.