Fragrance comparison

Note Ambree vs Viventy

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 135 ratings analysed

3 wins

Note Ambree

M. Micallef

4.0283 votes

Rank #23,466 AmberYellow Floral

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58%scent match

Closely related

Viventy

Bernd Berger

3.5652 votes

Rank #17,056 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Note Ambree takes 3 of 5 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.
Viventy
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Note Ambree3/5

Viventy2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Note AmbreeM. Micallef

ViventyBernd Berger

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 83 votes

Have 31%Had 25%Want 44%

3.56/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 27%Had 30%Want 43%

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

14%Love

64%Like

0%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityNote Ambree

SillageNote Ambree

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value38

Category winnerViventyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

yellow floral92%

iris84%

powdery77%

woody69%

citrus61%

woody100%

amber92%

powdery84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

earthy61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both amber, woody and yellow floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotWatercress

Heart

Ylang-YlangRoseJasmine

Base

AmberIris

Top

Mandarin OrangeLily-of-the-ValleyBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineRoseIrisPeachPalisander Rosewood

Base

AmberSandalwoodMossCedarVanillaMusk

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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,466

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#17,056

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerViventyHigher 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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Viventy by Bernd Berger is a 1998 floral fruity scent for women. It balances crisp mandarin orange and lily-of-the-valley with a creamy heart of ylang-ylang and peach. The base grounds this composition in warm amber and sandalwood, making it a reliable pick for casual daytime wear during the spring months. It feels cl…

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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 Viventy?

Note Ambree takes 3 of 5 categories. Note Ambree is rated 4.02/5 from 83 votes; Viventy is rated 3.56/5 from 52 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 Viventy for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Note Ambree or Viventy?

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

Which projects more, Note Ambree or Viventy?

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

Do Note Ambree and Viventy smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Note Ambree or Viventy better for summer or winter?

Note Ambree suits daytime wear; Viventy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Note Ambree and Viventy?

Note Ambree has top notes of Bergamot and Watercress, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Amber and Iris. Viventy has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Rose and Iris, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Moss and Cedar.