Fragrance comparison

Le Lion Eau de Parfum vs Ambresso

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 2,659 ratings analysed

Le Lion Eau de Parfum

Chanel

4.112,644 votes

Rank #25,827 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Ambresso

Grande

4.5315 votes

Rank #27,934 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambresso takes 4 of 5 categories.

Le Lion Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ambresso
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Le Lion Eau de Parfum1/5

Ambresso4/5

Ratings & consensus: Ambresso
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ambresso
Sillage & projection: Ambresso
Value for money: Ambresso
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Le Lion Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le Lion Eau de ParfumChanel

AmbressoGrande

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 2,644 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.53/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 21%Had 3%Want 76%

Category winnerAmbressoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

24%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

2,644 votes

73%Love

7%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage85

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityAmbresso

SillageAmbresso

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value52

Category winnerAmbressoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody91%

musky83%

powdery74%

citrus65%

patchouli56%

amber100%

woody88%

warm spicy77%

sweet65%

balsamic53%

coffee42%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLemon

Heart3-5 hrs

LabdanumAmber

Base8-12+ hrs

PatchouliMadagascar VanillaMuskSandalwood

Top

Coffee CO2AllspiceMyrrh

Heart

CoffeeRhum AgricoleCognacTobaccoBeeswaxRaisinMyrtleRose

Base

LabdanumResinsSiam BenzoinAmberCastoreumMadagascar VanillaTolu BalsamPeru Balsam

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Amber and Madagascar Vanilla. Durations are only published for Le Lion Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring37

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day65

Night100

Spring46

Summer23

Fall92

Winter100

Day18

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men37

Unisex53

Women10

Men54

Unisex46

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,827

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,934

PerfumerMarius Pana

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerLe Lion Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Do not expect a gentle intro here. Chanel Le Lion Eau de Parfum hits the skin with an aggressive blast of lemon and bergamot. The citrus feels tart and prickly. Within five minutes, massive waves of smoky labdanum and raw amber roll forward. It smells dark, leathery, and deeply resinous. This is old-school perfumery w…

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Ambresso by Grande hits the skin with an intense blast of dark roasted coffee CO2, allspice, and sharp rhum agricole. Perfumer Marius Pana blends bitter espresso facets with raw myrrh and cognac to create a dense, warm opening. As the initial boozy kick settles, sticky beeswax and dried raisin emerge, softening the bi…

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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, Le Lion Eau de Parfum or Ambresso?

Ambresso takes 4 of 5 categories. Le Lion Eau de Parfum is rated 4.11/5 from 2,644 votes; Ambresso is rated 4.53/5 from 15 votes. Choose Le Lion Eau de Parfum for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ambresso for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Le Lion Eau de Parfum or Ambresso?

Ambresso lasts longest (Ambresso 85/100, Le Lion Eau de Parfum 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Lion Eau de Parfum or Ambresso?

Ambresso projects furthest (Ambresso 85/100, Le Lion Eau de Parfum 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Lion Eau de Parfum and Ambresso smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Amber and Madagascar Vanilla.

Is Le Lion Eau de Parfum or Ambresso better for summer or winter?

Le Lion Eau de Parfum suits evening wear; Ambresso suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Lion Eau de Parfum and Ambresso?

Le Lion Eau de Parfum has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Labdanum and Amber, a base of Patchouli, Madagascar Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood. Ambresso has top notes of Coffee CO2, Allspice and Myrrh, heart notes of Coffee, Rhum Agricole, Cognac and Tobacco, a base of Labdanum, Resins, Siam Benzoin and Amber.