Fragrance comparison

L'Air du Temps by Starck vs Note Ambree

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 168 ratings analysed

L'Air du Temps by Starck

Nina Ricci

3.7185 votes

Rank #16,607 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Note Ambree

M. Micallef

4.0283 votes

Rank #23,466 AmberYellow Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Note Ambree takes 4 of 7 categories.

L'Air du Temps by Starck
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Note Ambree
Choose it for a amber and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

L'Air du Temps by Starck3/7

Note Ambree4/7

Ratings & consensus: Note Ambree
Community sentiment: Note Ambree
Longevity: Note Ambree
Sillage & projection: Note Ambree
Value for money: L'Air du Temps by Starck
Versatility: L'Air du Temps by Starck
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Air du Temps by Starck

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Air du Temps by StarckNina Ricci

Note AmbreeM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 37%Had 20%Want 43%

4.02/ 5 · 83 votes

Have 31%Had 25%Want 44%

Category winnerNote AmbreeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

46%Like

1%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

85 votes

30%Love

49%Like

1%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerNote AmbreeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNote Ambree

SillageNote Ambree

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value25

Category winnerL'Air du Temps by StarckBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

floral84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

earthy61%

amber100%

yellow floral92%

iris84%

powdery77%

woody69%

citrus61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CarnationRoseBrazilian RosewoodNeroliPeachBergamot

Heart

ClovesYlang-YlangOrris RootGardeniaJasmineVioletOrchidRosemary

Base

OakmossVetiverAmberMuskSpicesIrisSandalwoodBenzoin

Top

BergamotWatercress

Heart

Ylang-YlangRoseJasmine

Base

AmberIris

InformationalShared notesRose, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang 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

Spring92

Summer62

Fall100

Winter38

Day100

Night50

Spring17

Summer17

Fall100

Winter94

Day100

Night81

Category winnerL'Air du Temps by StarckMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,607

PerfumerFrancis Fabron

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#23,466

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerL'Air du Temps by StarckHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Air du Temps by Starck blends classic mid-century perfumery with a striking modern flacon redesign from 2010. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of spicy carnation, rose, and bright bergamot that immediately sets a vintage floral tone. As the opening settles, dry cloves and creamy ylang-ylang join rich jasmine t…

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Note Ambree by M. Micallef creates a warm, powdery profile dominated by amber and yellow florals. Jean-Claude Astier blends bergamot and watercress to introduce the scent, followed by a heart of ylang-ylang, rose, and jasmine. It is a graceful choice for those seeking a resinous, sophisticated aura suitable for cool a…

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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, L'Air du Temps by Starck or Note Ambree?

Note Ambree takes 4 of 7 categories. L'Air du Temps by Starck is rated 3.71/5 from 85 votes; Note Ambree is rated 4.02/5 from 83 votes. Choose L'Air du Temps by Starck for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Note Ambree for a amber and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Air du Temps by Starck or Note Ambree?

Note Ambree lasts longest (Note Ambree 81/100, L'Air du Temps by Starck 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Air du Temps by Starck or Note Ambree?

Note Ambree projects furthest (Note Ambree 79/100, L'Air du Temps by Starck 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Air du Temps by Starck and Note Ambree smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Rose, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is L'Air du Temps by Starck or Note Ambree better for summer or winter?

For summer, L'Air du Temps by Starck is the stronger pick. For winter, Note Ambree is the stronger pick. L'Air du Temps by Starck suits daytime wear; Note Ambree suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Air du Temps by Starck and Note Ambree?

L'Air du Temps by Starck has top notes of Carnation, Rose, Brazilian Rosewood and Neroli, heart notes of Cloves, Ylang-Ylang, Orris Root and Gardenia, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Amber and Musk. Note Ambree has top notes of Bergamot and Watercress, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Amber and Iris.