Fragrance comparison

Note Ambree vs Solo Tu

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 140 ratings analysed

4 wins

Note Ambree

M. Micallef

4.0283 votes

Rank #23,466 AmberYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Solo Tu

Tristano Onofri

4.0457 votes

Rank #25,320 PowderyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Note Ambree takes 4 of 7 categories.

Note Ambree
Choose it for a amber and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Solo Tu
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Note Ambree4/7

Solo Tu3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Note AmbreeM. Micallef

Solo TuTristano Onofri

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 83 votes

Have 31%Had 25%Want 44%

4.04/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 43%Had 24%Want 33%

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

35%Love

47%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerSolo TuMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityNote Ambree

SillageNote Ambree

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value42

Category winnerSolo TuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

yellow floral92%

iris84%

powdery77%

woody69%

citrus61%

powdery100%

floral92%

woody84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both amber, 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

PeachAmalfi LemonBergamot

Heart

OrchidCarnationIrisYlang-YlangRoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

SandalwoodBenzoinAmberVanilleMuskVirginia Cedar

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

Spring35

Summer26

Fall100

Winter78

Day85

Night100

Category winnerSolo TuMost 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#23,466

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#25,320

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerNote AmbreeHigher 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…

Reviews →

Released in 1991 by German Italian designer Tristano Onofri, Solo Tu opens with a burst of ripe peach, sharp Amalfi lemon, and crisp bergamot. The top notes quickly settle into a dense floral heart dominated by carnation, powdery iris, orchid, and ylang-ylang. Sandalwood, golden amber, benzoin, and vanilla ground the …

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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 Solo Tu?

Note Ambree takes 4 of 7 categories. Note Ambree is rated 4.02/5 from 83 votes; Solo Tu is rated 4.04/5 from 57 votes. Choose Note Ambree for a amber and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Solo Tu for a powdery and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Note Ambree or Solo Tu?

Note Ambree lasts longest (Note Ambree 81/100, Solo Tu 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Note Ambree or Solo Tu?

Note Ambree projects furthest (Note Ambree 79/100, Solo Tu 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Note Ambree and Solo Tu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Note Ambree or Solo Tu better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Note Ambree and Solo Tu?

Note Ambree has top notes of Bergamot and Watercress, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Amber and Iris. Solo Tu has top notes of Peach, Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Orchid, Carnation, Iris and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, Amber and Vanille.