Fragrance comparison

Mon Parfum vs Note Ambree

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 537 ratings analysed

5 wins

Mon Parfum

Paloma Picasso

4.33454 votes

Rank #1,437 PowderyWoody

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35%scent match

Some overlap

Note Ambree

M. Micallef

4.0283 votes

Rank #23,466 AmberYellow Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mon Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories.

Mon Parfum
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Note Ambree
Choose it for a amber and yellow floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Mon Parfum5/7

Note Ambree2/7

Ratings & consensus: Mon Parfum
Community sentiment: Mon Parfum
Longevity: Mon Parfum
Sillage & projection: Note Ambree
Value for money: Mon Parfum
Versatility: Note Ambree
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mon Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mon ParfumPaloma Picasso

Note AmbreeM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 454 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

4.02/ 5 · 83 votes

Have 31%Had 25%Want 44%

Category winnerMon ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

35%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

454 votes

30%Love

49%Like

1%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerMon ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMon Parfum

SillageNote Ambree

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value25

Category winnerMon ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

floral84%

earthy77%

musky69%

mossy61%

amber100%

yellow floral92%

iris84%

powdery77%

woody69%

citrus61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseAngelicaHiacynthBergamotYlang-YlangLemon

Heart

CorianderMimosaJasmine

Base

OakmossHoneySandalwoodPatchouliMuskAmberIris

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

Spring43

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring17

Summer17

Fall100

Winter94

Day100

Night81

Category winnerNote AmbreeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,437

PerfumerCreations Aromatiques

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#23,466

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerMon ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mon Parfum by Paloma Picasso starts with an aggressive punch of bitter angelica, sharp bergamot, and hyacinth. It immediately signals its 1980s roots with green, medicinal bite. Within fifteen minutes, dusty rose, spicy coriander, and yellow mimosa bloom over skin, softening the harsh top notes into a rich floral core…

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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, Mon Parfum or Note Ambree?

Mon Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories. Mon Parfum is rated 4.33/5 from 454 votes; Note Ambree is rated 4.02/5 from 83 votes. Choose Mon Parfum for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Note Ambree for a amber and yellow floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mon Parfum or Note Ambree?

They last about the same: Mon Parfum 82/100, Note Ambree 81/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mon Parfum or Note Ambree?

Note Ambree projects furthest (Note Ambree 79/100, Mon Parfum 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mon Parfum and Note Ambree smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is Mon Parfum or Note Ambree better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mon Parfum and Note Ambree?

Mon Parfum has top notes of Rose, Angelica, Hiacynth and Bergamot, heart notes of Coriander, Mimosa and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Honey, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Note Ambree has top notes of Bergamot and Watercress, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Amber and Iris.