Fragrance comparison

Isabey L'ambre de Carthage vs Londoner SW1X

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 394 ratings analysed

Isabey L'ambre de Carthage

Isabey

4.14377 votes

Rank #23,919 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Londoner SW1X

Bex London

4.2417 votes

Rank #29,024 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Isabey L'ambre de Carthage
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Londoner SW1X
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Isabey L'ambre de Carthage2/4

Londoner SW1X2/4

Ratings & consensus: Isabey L'ambre de Carthage
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Londoner SW1X
Sillage & projection: Londoner SW1X
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
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

Londoner SW1XBex London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 377 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.24/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 43%Had 5%Want 52%

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

53%Love

29%Like

6%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityLondoner SW1X

SillageLondoner SW1X

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody91%

floral83%

warm spicy74%

powdery65%

fruity56%

rose100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

oud77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AmberFrench labdanumTeaBergamot

Heart

OsmanthusOlibanumJasmine

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliMusk

Top

RosePink PepperBasilLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeCloves

Heart

SaffronOlibanumLily-of-the-ValleyOsmanthusJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliAmberTonka BeanSandalwoodLeatherOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesAmber, Bergamot, Osmanthus and Olibanum. 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–

Spring40

Summer20

Fall100

Winter60

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex43

Women11

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,919

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,024

PerfumerFrançois Robert

Launched—

Reviews4

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…

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Londoner SW1X is a bold chypre floral that centers on a jammy, spice-dusted rose balanced by dark oud and leather. Launched in 2014, it offers a sophisticated profile for those who appreciate woody, spicy depth. Best suited for autumn evenings or crisp weather when you want a signature scent that lingers on the skin w…

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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 Londoner SW1X?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Isabey L'ambre de Carthage is rated 4.14/5 from 377 votes; Londoner SW1X is rated 4.24/5 from 17 votes. Choose Isabey L'ambre de Carthage for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Londoner SW1X for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Isabey L'ambre de Carthage or Londoner SW1X?

Londoner SW1X lasts longest (Londoner SW1X 83/100, Isabey L'ambre de Carthage 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Isabey L'ambre de Carthage or Londoner SW1X?

Londoner SW1X projects furthest (Londoner SW1X 69/100, Isabey L'ambre de Carthage 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Isabey L'ambre de Carthage and Londoner SW1X smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Amber, Bergamot, Osmanthus and Olibanum.

Is Isabey L'ambre de Carthage or Londoner SW1X better for summer or winter?

Londoner SW1X suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Isabey L'ambre de Carthage and Londoner SW1X?

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. Londoner SW1X has top notes of Rose, Pink Pepper, Basil and Lemon, heart notes of Saffron, Olibanum, Lily-of-the-Valley and Osmanthus, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Amber and Tonka Bean.