Fragrance comparison

Per Fumum: Ambra Luminosa vs Spartacus

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 66 ratings analysed

Per Fumum: Ambra Luminosa

Annette Neuffer

4.2265 votes

Rank #5,385 AmberBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Spartacus

Gris Montaigne Paris

4.001 votes

Rank #61,424 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Spartacus takes 3 of 4 categories.

Per Fumum: Ambra Luminosa
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Spartacus
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Per Fumum: Ambra Luminosa1/4

Spartacus3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Spartacus
Sillage & projection: Spartacus
Value for money: Spartacus
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Per Fumum: Ambra Luminosa

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Per Fumum: Ambra LuminosaAnnette Neuffer

SpartacusGris Montaigne Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 16%Had 9%Want 76%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

23%Like

8%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySpartacus

SillageSpartacus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSpartacusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

balsamic91%

woody83%

aromatic74%

citrus65%

sweet56%

white floral100%

citrus90%

woody80%

amber70%

fresh spicy60%

animalic50%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both amber, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OlibanumelemiBitter OrangeTangerineDyer’s GreenweedBergamotCardamomBlack Pepper

Heart

Silver FirTobaccoOrris RootOrange BlossomRose

Base

MyrrhSiam BenzoinLabdanumOpoponaxAmberPeru BalsamTonka BeanBeeswax

Top30 to 45 minutes

Black Pepper

Heart2 to 3 hours

Orange Blossom

Base8 to 12 hours

Woody NotesAmberBourbon VanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Orange Blossom and Amber. Durations are only published for Spartacus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer14

Fall100

Winter93

Day91

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex73

Women27

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,385

PerfumerAnnette Neuffer

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#61,424

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPer Fumum: Ambra LuminosaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Per Fumum: Ambra Luminosa is a rich resinous amber built around olibanum, elemi, myrrh, benzoin, labdanum and warm woods. Reviewers describe it as dense and chewy, but carefully balanced by citrus, spice, rosewood and a dry adult bite that keeps the sweetness from becoming heavy. It suits amber lovers who enjoy natur…

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Spartacus by Gris Montaigne Paris pairs sharp black pepper with a clean orange blossom heart, resting on a base of bourbon vanilla, patchouli, amber, and woody notes. It delivers a striking contrast between fresh spicy energy and deep, resinous warmth. The opening provides a peppery bite that quickly softens as citrus…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Per Fumum: Ambra Luminosa or Spartacus?

Spartacus takes 3 of 4 categories. Per Fumum: Ambra Luminosa is rated 4.22/5 from 65 votes; Spartacus is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Per Fumum: Ambra Luminosa for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Spartacus for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Which lasts longer, Per Fumum: Ambra Luminosa or Spartacus?

Spartacus lasts longest (Spartacus 100/100, Per Fumum: Ambra Luminosa 83/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Per Fumum: Ambra Luminosa or Spartacus?

Spartacus projects furthest (Spartacus 100/100, Per Fumum: Ambra Luminosa 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Per Fumum: Ambra Luminosa and Spartacus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Orange Blossom and Amber.

Is Per Fumum: Ambra Luminosa or Spartacus better for summer or winter?

Per Fumum: Ambra Luminosa suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Per Fumum: Ambra Luminosa and Spartacus?

Per Fumum: Ambra Luminosa has top notes of Olibanum, elemi, Bitter Orange and Tangerine, heart notes of Silver Fir, Tobacco, Orris Root and Orange Blossom, a base of Myrrh, Siam Benzoin, Labdanum and Opoponax. Spartacus has top notes of Black Pepper, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Woody Notes, Amber, Bourbon Vanilla and Patchouli.