Fragrance comparison

Isabey L'ambre de Carthage vs Oakbanum

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 390 ratings analysed

Isabey L'ambre de Carthage

Isabey

4.14377 votes

Rank #23,919 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Oakbanum

Selcouth

4.6913 votes

Rank #34,536 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oakbanum takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

Isabey L'ambre de Carthage1/5

Oakbanum4/5

Ratings & consensus: Oakbanum
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Oakbanum
Sillage & projection: Oakbanum
Value for money: Oakbanum
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

OakbanumSelcouth

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 377 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.69/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 53%Had 0%Want 47%

Category winnerOakbanumRating 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

77%Love

15%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityOakbanum

SillageOakbanum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value72

Category winnerOakbanumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody91%

floral83%

warm spicy74%

powdery65%

fruity56%

woody100%

warm spicy83%

aromatic65%

amber48%

powdery30%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AmberFrench labdanumTeaBergamot

Heart

OsmanthusOlibanumJasmine

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliMusk

Top

CognacElemi resinTangerinePink PepperBergamotCardamom

Heart

RumWoody NotesCoffee CO2WhiskeyOsmanthusAmberwoodDavana

Base

Texas CedarSandalwoodOakBourbon VanillaOlibanumPatchouliAmberOud

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–

Spring44

Summer11

Fall56

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex43

Women11

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,919

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,536

PerfumerAbdulaziz Alshaibani

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…

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Oakbanum by Selcouth offers a complex, aromatic profile that bridges woody depth with a boozy, resinous warmth. Designed for those who appreciate sophisticated, spice-forward scents, it moves from bright citrus top notes into a rich heart of coffee and rum. This fragrance suits cooler weather, making it an ideal compa…

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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 Oakbanum?

Oakbanum takes 4 of 5 categories. Isabey L'ambre de Carthage is rated 4.14/5 from 377 votes; Oakbanum is rated 4.69/5 from 13 votes. Choose Isabey L'ambre de Carthage for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Oakbanum for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

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

Oakbanum lasts longest (Oakbanum 84/100, Isabey L'ambre de Carthage 78/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Oakbanum projects furthest (Oakbanum 75/100, Isabey L'ambre de Carthage 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Isabey L'ambre de Carthage and Oakbanum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Amber, Bergamot, Osmanthus and Olibanum.

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

Oakbanum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Oakbanum has top notes of Cognac, Elemi resin, Tangerine and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rum, Woody Notes, Coffee CO2 and Whiskey, a base of Texas Cedar, Sandalwood, Oak and Bourbon Vanilla.