Fragrance comparison

More vs Note Ambree

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 113 ratings analysed

Shiseido

3.8030 votes

Rank #37,041 AldehydicFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 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 4 of 7 categories.

More
Choose it for a aldehydic and fresh character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Note Ambree
Choose it for a amber and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

More2/7

Note Ambree4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MoreShiseido

Note AmbreeM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 42%Had 16%Want 42%

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

20%Love

53%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

30%Love

49%Like

1%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNote Ambree

SillageNote Ambree

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value25

Category winnerMoreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aldehydic100%

fresh92%

amber84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

yellow floral61%

amber100%

yellow floral92%

iris84%

powdery77%

woody69%

citrus61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, yellow floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesNeroliTarragonBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineIrisRoseLily-of-the-ValleyLilac

Base

MuskAmberBenzoinCedarVanilla

Top

BergamotWatercress

Heart

Ylang-YlangRoseJasmine

Base

AmberIris

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Iris. 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

Summer14

Fall71

Winter86

Day100

Night22

Spring17

Summer17

Fall100

Winter94

Day100

Night81

Category winnerMoreMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,041

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,466

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerNote AmbreeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

More by Shiseido enters the room with a dry, sharp puff of aldehydes and bitter tarragon. It immediately signals a clean, vintage aesthetic that shuns the sugary trends of modern perfume counters. As it settles on the skin, the initial crispness softens into a powdery bouquet of iris, jasmine, and cool lily of the val…

Reviews →

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, More or Note Ambree?

Note Ambree takes 4 of 7 categories. More is rated 3.80/5 from 30 votes; Note Ambree is rated 4.02/5 from 83 votes. Choose More for a aldehydic and fresh character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Note Ambree for a amber and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, More or Note Ambree?

Note Ambree lasts longest (Note Ambree 81/100, More 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, More or Note Ambree?

Note Ambree projects furthest (Note Ambree 79/100, More 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do More and Note Ambree smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, yellow floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Iris.

Is More or Note Ambree better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in More and Note Ambree?

More has top notes of Aldehydes, Neroli, Tarragon and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Iris and Rose, a base of Musk, Amber, Benzoin and Cedar. Note Ambree has top notes of Bergamot and Watercress, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Amber and Iris.