Fragrance comparison

Isabey L'ambre de Carthage vs Summer 1872

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 392 ratings analysed

4 wins

Isabey L'ambre de Carthage

Isabey

4.14377 votes

Rank #23,919 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Summer 1872

Alexandria Fragrances

3.7315 votes

Rank #48,945 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Isabey L'ambre de Carthage takes 4 of 5 categories.

Isabey L'ambre de Carthage
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Summer 1872
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Isabey L'ambre de Carthage4/5

Summer 18721/5

Ratings & consensus: Isabey L'ambre de Carthage
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Isabey L'ambre de Carthage
Sillage & projection: Isabey L'ambre de Carthage
Value for money: Summer 1872
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

Summer 1872Alexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 377 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.73/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 33%Had 14%Want 53%

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

40%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityIsabey L'ambre de Carthage

SillageIsabey L'ambre de Carthage

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value58

Category winnerSummer 1872Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody91%

floral83%

warm spicy74%

powdery65%

fruity56%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

amber69%

floral61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both amber, woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AmberFrench labdanumTeaBergamot

Heart

OsmanthusOlibanumJasmine

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliMusk

Top

PetitgrainLavenderLimeGrapefruitPeachPineappleBergamotNutmeg

Heart

JasmineMarigoldFreesiaClary SageCyclamen

Base

MuskAmberFrench labdanumOlibanumPatchouliVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesAmber, French labdanum, Bergamot 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–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex43

Women11

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,919

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,945

PerfumerHany Hafez

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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Summer 1872 opens bright and busy, with lime, grapefruit, bergamot and petitgrain pushed by a noticeable fresh spicy edge. Pineapple and peach soften the citrus, while lavender and green notes keep it crisp rather than sugary. As it settles, the scent turns more aromatic and woody, with musk, amber and cedar giving it…

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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 Summer 1872?

Isabey L'ambre de Carthage takes 4 of 5 categories. Isabey L'ambre de Carthage is rated 4.14/5 from 377 votes; Summer 1872 is rated 3.73/5 from 15 votes. Choose Isabey L'ambre de Carthage for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Summer 1872 for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Isabey L'ambre de Carthage or Summer 1872?

Isabey L'ambre de Carthage lasts longest (Isabey L'ambre de Carthage 78/100, Summer 1872 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Isabey L'ambre de Carthage or Summer 1872?

Isabey L'ambre de Carthage projects furthest (Isabey L'ambre de Carthage 65/100, Summer 1872 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Isabey L'ambre de Carthage and Summer 1872 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Amber, French labdanum, Bergamot and Olibanum.

Is Isabey L'ambre de Carthage or Summer 1872 better for summer or winter?

Summer 1872 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Isabey L'ambre de Carthage and Summer 1872?

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. Summer 1872 has top notes of Petitgrain, Lavender, Lime and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Marigold, Freesia and Clary Sage, a base of Musk, Amber, French labdanum and Olibanum.