Passionate Kisses vs Ambre a Sade
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ambre a Sade takes 5 of 7 categories.
Passionate KissesChoose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ambre a SadeChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Passionate Kisses2/7
Ambre a Sade5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Passionate Kisses
- Community sentiment
- Ambre a Sade
- Longevity
- Ambre a Sade
- Sillage & projection
- Ambre a Sade
- Value for money
- Passionate Kisses
- Versatility
- Ambre a Sade
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ambre a Sade
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Passionate KissesVictoria's SecretAmbre a SadeNez a NezWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.87/ 5 · 189 votes
Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%
3.78/ 5 · 388 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
Category winnerPassionate KissesRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate45%Love
39%Like
1%Ok
13%Dislike
2%Hate
180 votes
37%Love
48%Like
1%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
309 votes
Category winnerAmbre a SadeMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAmbre a Sade
SillageAmbre a Sade
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPassionate KissesBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
fruity88%
cherry77%
vanilla65%
powdery53%
violet42%
fruity100%
sweet88%
vanilla77%
amber65%
caramel53%
warm spicy42%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
CherryVanilleBlackberryRaspberryCoconutBig StrawberryCinnamonVioletAmberMuskJasmineRose
No top / heart / base split published
Top
Big StrawberryStrawberryCaramelBlackberry
Heart
RaspberryCinnamonVirginia Cedar
Base
VanillaAmberTonka BeanLeatherPatchouli
InformationalShared notesBlackberry, Raspberry, Big Strawberry and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer74
Fall59
Winter41
Day100
Night72
Spring41
Summer65
Fall100
Winter96
Day100
Night62
Category winnerAmbre a SadeMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#7,212
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews40
Overall rank#4,531
PerfumerKarine Chevallier
Launched—
Reviews42
Category winnerAmbre a SadeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPassionate Kisses is a vibrant floral fruity fragrance that leans heavily into sweet, syrupy accords. It opens with an unmistakable blast of maraschino cherry and blackberry, settling into a comforting, powdery base of vanilla and musk. Perfect for casual weekend wear, this scent brings an effervescent energy to your …
Reviews →Ambre a Sade by Nez a Nez is a woody spicy fragrance that centres on a vibrant, syrupy berry and caramel opening. It evolves into a complex scent of leather, amber, and patchouli that feels warm and grounding. This unisex creation performs well during cooler autumn and winter days, offering a distinctive profile for t…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Passionate Kisses or Ambre a Sade?
Ambre a Sade takes 5 of 7 categories. Passionate Kisses is rated 3.87/5 from 189 votes; Ambre a Sade is rated 3.78/5 from 388 votes. Choose Passionate Kisses for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ambre a Sade for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Passionate Kisses or Ambre a Sade?
Ambre a Sade lasts longest (Ambre a Sade 81/100, Passionate Kisses 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Passionate Kisses or Ambre a Sade?
Ambre a Sade projects furthest (Ambre a Sade 67/100, Passionate Kisses 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Passionate Kisses and Ambre a Sade smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and vanilla accords. Common notes include Blackberry, Raspberry, Big Strawberry and Cinnamon.
Is Passionate Kisses or Ambre a Sade better for summer or winter?
For summer, Passionate Kisses is the stronger pick. For winter, Ambre a Sade is the stronger pick. Passionate Kisses suits daytime wear; Ambre a Sade suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Passionate Kisses and Ambre a Sade?
Passionate Kisses features Cherry, Vanille, Blackberry, Raspberry and Coconut. Ambre a Sade has top notes of Big Strawberry, Strawberry, Caramel and Blackberry, heart notes of Raspberry, Cinnamon and Virginia Cedar, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Tonka Bean and Leather.
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