Fragrance comparison

Note Ambree vs L'Air du Temps

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 6,631 ratings analysed

5 wins

Note Ambree

M. Micallef

4.0283 votes

Rank #23,466 AmberYellow Floral

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28%scent match

Clearly different

L'Air du Temps

Nina Ricci

3.716,548 votes

Rank #2,897 Warm SpicyFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Note Ambree takes 5 of 7 categories.

Note Ambree
Choose it for a amber and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
L'Air du Temps
Choose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Note Ambree5/7

L'Air du Temps2/7

Ratings & consensus: Note Ambree
Community sentiment: Note Ambree
Longevity: Note Ambree
Sillage & projection: Note Ambree
Value for money: L'Air du Temps
Versatility: Note Ambree
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Air du Temps

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Note AmbreeM. Micallef

L'Air du TempsNina Ricci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 83 votes

Have 31%Had 25%Want 44%

3.71/ 5 · 6,548 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

Category winnerNote AmbreeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

49%Like

1%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

67 votes

29%Love

41%Like

4%Ok

25%Dislike

1%Hate

6,548 votes

Category winnerNote AmbreeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityNote Ambree

SillageNote Ambree

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value58

Category winnerL'Air du TempsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

yellow floral92%

iris84%

powdery77%

woody69%

citrus61%

warm spicy100%

floral92%

woody84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotWatercress

Heart

Ylang-YlangRoseJasmine

Base

AmberIris

Top

CarnationAldehydesRoseNeroliBrazilian RosewoodPeachBergamot

Heart

ClovesGardeniaJasmineYlang-YlangVioletOrris RootRosemaryOrchid

Base

SpicesIrisOakmossMuskSandalwoodBenzoinAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Rose 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

Spring17

Summer17

Fall100

Winter94

Day100

Night81

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter42

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNote AmbreeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,466

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#2,897

PerfumerFrancis Fabron

Launched—

Reviews205

Category winnerL'Air du TempsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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L'Air du Temps by Nina Ricci centers on a sharp, spicy carnation surrounded by crisp aldehydes and green gardenia. Bergamot brightens the initial spray, while clove, iris, and sandalwood create a clean, powdery finish. It wears light on spring mornings, offering a dry soapy feel that suits formal daytime wear and clea…

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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, Note Ambree or L'Air du Temps?

Note Ambree takes 5 of 7 categories. Note Ambree is rated 4.02/5 from 83 votes; L'Air du Temps is rated 3.71/5 from 6,548 votes. Choose Note Ambree for a amber and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose L'Air du Temps for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Note Ambree or L'Air du Temps?

Note Ambree lasts longest (Note Ambree 81/100, L'Air du Temps 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Note Ambree or L'Air du Temps?

Note Ambree projects furthest (Note Ambree 79/100, L'Air du Temps 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Note Ambree and L'Air du Temps smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Note Ambree or L'Air du Temps better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Note Ambree and L'Air du Temps?

Note Ambree has top notes of Bergamot and Watercress, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Amber and Iris. L'Air du Temps has top notes of Carnation, Aldehydes, Rose and Neroli, heart notes of Cloves, Gardenia, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Spices, Iris, Oakmoss and Musk.