Fragrance comparison

Lovely Problem vs Ambrosia

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 14 ratings analysed

Lovely Problem

Space Fluid

3.205 votes

Rank #61,911 FloralYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Ambrosia

TRNP

3.789 votes

Rank #52,745 FloralTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambrosia takes 2 of 3 categories.

Lovely Problem
Choose it for a floral and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ambrosia
Choose it for a floral and tropical character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lovely Problem1/3

Ambrosia2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lovely Problem
Sillage & projection: Ambrosia
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ambrosia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lovely ProblemSpace Fluid

AmbrosiaTRNP

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 12%Had 0%Want 88%

3.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 23%Had 13%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

40%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

56%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate55

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityLovely Problem

SillageAmbrosia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

yellow floral88%

white floral77%

sweet65%

musky53%

aquatic42%

floral100%

tropical91%

citrus83%

white floral74%

woody65%

lactonic56%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both floral and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

White LotusYlang YlangBlue LotusJasmineCedarwoodAmbretteFrangipaniArtichokeCinnamonDaisyFrankincenseCocoa

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

FrangipaniJasmineYlang-YlangNeroliPatchouliMandarin OrangeAtlas CedarTonka BeanCardamomCinnamonSandalwoodBlue Lotus

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBlue Lotus, Jasmine, Frangipani and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Lovely Problem, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,911

PerfumerMarkéta Maf

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#52,745

PerfumerTeone Reinthal

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAmbrosiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lovely Problem by Space Fluid opens with an eccentric clash of watery blue lotus, savory green artichoke, and a surprisingly sharp puff of frankincense smoke. As the curious top settles on warm skin, lush yellow florals take over, led by sweet ylang ylang and creamy frangipani blossoms. The dry-down turns deeply comfo…

Reviews →

Teone Reinthal formulated TRNP Ambrosia in 2017 as a concentrated natural perfume oil centered around tropical yellow florals and rich woods. Cold pressed mandarin orange and blue lotus open the scent with a bright, herbal citrus kick. Within twenty minutes, dense frangipani, creamy ylang ylang, and spicy neroli take …

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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, Lovely Problem or Ambrosia?

Ambrosia takes 2 of 3 categories. Lovely Problem is rated 3.20/5 from 5 votes; Ambrosia is rated 3.78/5 from 9 votes. Choose Lovely Problem for a floral and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ambrosia for a floral and tropical character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lovely Problem or Ambrosia?

Lovely Problem lasts longest (Lovely Problem 73/100, Ambrosia 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lovely Problem or Ambrosia?

Ambrosia projects furthest (Ambrosia 69/100, Lovely Problem 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lovely Problem and Ambrosia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Blue Lotus, Jasmine, Frangipani and Cinnamon.

Is Lovely Problem or Ambrosia better for summer or winter?

Lovely Problem suits evening wear; Ambrosia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lovely Problem and Ambrosia?

Lovely Problem features White Lotus, Ylang Ylang, Blue Lotus, Jasmine and Cedarwood. Ambrosia features Frangipani, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Neroli and Patchouli.