Fragrance comparison

L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or vs Note Ambree

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 227 ratings analysed

L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or

Nina Ricci

3.35144 votes

Rank #27,906 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Note Ambree

M. Micallef

4.0283 votes

Rank #23,466 AmberYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Note Ambree takes 6 of 7 categories.

L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
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 Cristal d'Or1/7

Note Ambree6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Air du Temps Cristal d'OrNina Ricci

Note AmbreeM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.35/ 5 · 144 votes

Have 27%Had 34%Want 38%

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

17%Love

40%Like

3%Ok

38%Dislike

1%Hate

144 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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNote Ambree

SillageNote Ambree

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value25

Category winnerL'Air du Temps Cristal d'OrBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

floral84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

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

CarnationBrazilian RosewoodRoseBergamotNeroliPeach

Heart

Ylang-YlangGardeniaClovesJasmineVioletOrris RootRosemaryOrchid

Base

OakmossMuskBenzoinIrisVetiverAmberSpicesCedar

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter65

Day–

Night–

Spring17

Summer17

Fall100

Winter94

Day100

Night81

Category winnerNote AmbreeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,906

PerfumerFrancis Fabron

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#23,466

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerNote AmbreeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nina Ricci L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or opens with sharp carnation, bitter bergamot, and sweet peach before settling into a cool floral heart. Clove, gardenia, and ylang-ylang create a soapy, spicy warmth that clings closely to skin. As time passes, the dry-down turns dry and woody, anchored by dark oakmoss, cedar, and…

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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 Cristal d'Or or Note Ambree?

Note Ambree takes 6 of 7 categories. L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or is rated 3.35/5 from 144 votes; Note Ambree is rated 4.02/5 from 83 votes. Choose L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. 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 Cristal d'Or or Note Ambree?

Note Ambree lasts longest (Note Ambree 81/100, L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or or Note Ambree?

Note Ambree projects furthest (Note Ambree 79/100, L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or 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 Cristal d'Or or Note Ambree better for summer or winter?

For summer, Note Ambree is the stronger pick. For winter, Note Ambree is the stronger pick. Note Ambree suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or and Note Ambree?

L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or has top notes of Carnation, Brazilian Rosewood, Rose and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Gardenia, Cloves and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Benzoin and Iris. Note Ambree has top notes of Bergamot and Watercress, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Amber and Iris.