Fragrance comparison

LAYSEN vs Ambro de Jacomo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 41 ratings analysed

LAYSEN

Laverne

3.758 votes

Rank #48,873 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Ambro de Jacomo

Jacomo

4.1833 votes

Rank #22,055 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

LAYSEN
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Ambro de Jacomo
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

LAYSEN2/4

Ambro de Jacomo2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: LAYSEN
Sillage & projection: LAYSEN
Value for money: Ambro de Jacomo
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ambro de Jacomo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LAYSENLaverne

Ambro de JacomoJacomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 11%Had 6%Want 83%

4.18/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 34%Had 18%Want 48%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

44%Love

48%Like

0%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityLAYSEN

SillageLAYSEN

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value17

¤ Price value88

Category winnerAmbro de JacomoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus92%

smoky84%

musky77%

soft spicy69%

woody61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

amber77%

vanilla69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Pink PepperBergamotMandarin

Heart2-4 hrs

Black TeaNeroli

Base6-8+ hrs

IncenseSandalwoodAmberMusk

Top

CarawayBrazilian RosewoodNeroliMintBergamot

Heart

LavenderCardamomCinnamon

Base

VanillaAmberTonka BeanMuskIncenseSandalwoodPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Neroli, Incense and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for LAYSEN, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Spring8

Summer0

Fall75

Winter100

Day64

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men43

Unisex14

Women43

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,873

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#22,055

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerAmbro de JacomoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

LAYSEN by Laverne greets your nose with an energetic splash of crisp bergamot, juicy mandarin, and a light pop of pink pepper. As the initial citrus sparkle quiets down, the scent shifts toward an aromatic heart of steeped black tea and clean neroli petals, giving off the relaxed feel of an afternoon tea on a breezy t…

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Ambro de Jacomo opens with a sharp, aromatic blend of mint and bergamot before settling into a warm, spicy heart of cinnamon and cardamom. It is a distinct woody fragrance for men, grounded by a rich base of vanilla and amber. Ideal for cooler evenings, this 1997 release offers a mature, comfortable profile that trans…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, LAYSEN or Ambro de Jacomo?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. LAYSEN is rated 3.75/5 from 8 votes; Ambro de Jacomo is rated 4.18/5 from 33 votes. Choose LAYSEN for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Ambro de Jacomo for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, LAYSEN or Ambro de Jacomo?

LAYSEN lasts longest (LAYSEN 80/100, Ambro de Jacomo 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, LAYSEN or Ambro de Jacomo?

LAYSEN projects furthest (LAYSEN 75/100, Ambro de Jacomo 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do LAYSEN and Ambro de Jacomo smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli, Incense and Sandalwood.

Is LAYSEN or Ambro de Jacomo better for summer or winter?

LAYSEN suits day or night wear; Ambro de Jacomo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in LAYSEN and Ambro de Jacomo?

LAYSEN has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Mandarin, heart notes of Black Tea and Neroli, a base of Incense, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk. Ambro de Jacomo has top notes of Caraway, Brazilian Rosewood, Neroli and Mint, heart notes of Lavender, Cardamom and Cinnamon, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Tonka Bean and Musk.