Fragrance comparison

Petale d'Ambre vs Golf

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 98 ratings analysed

5 wins

Petale d'Ambre

Zara

3.8186 votes

Rank #8,314 PatchouliWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Golf

Tuttotondo · 2017

3.3312 votes

Rank #63,679 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Petale d'Ambre takes 5 of 5 categories.

Petale d'Ambre
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Golf
Choose it for a woody and green character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Petale d'Ambre5/5

Golf0/5

Ratings & consensus: Petale d'Ambre
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Petale d'Ambre
Sillage & projection: Petale d'Ambre
Value for money: Petale d'Ambre
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Petale d'Ambre

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Petale d'AmbreZara

GolfTuttotondo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 40%Had 8%Want 53%

3.33/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 29%Had 11%Want 60%

Category winnerPetale d'AmbreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

24%Like

14%Ok

18%Dislike

3%Hate

71 votes

25%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityPetale d'Ambre

SillagePetale d'Ambre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value63

Category winnerPetale d'AmbreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

lavender69%

white floral61%

woody100%

green92%

amber84%

iris77%

fresh69%

powdery61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemon

Heart

LavenderLily-of-the-ValleyNutmegLabdanum

Base

PatchouliAmbergrisCashmere Wood

Top15-30 mins

IvyBergamotNutmeg

Heart2-3 hrs

IrisWhite Cedar Extract

Base4-6 hrs

Cashmere WoodLabdanumPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Nutmeg, Labdanum and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Golf, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer58

Fall100

Winter54

Day100

Night–

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex48

Women22

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 40%Work 36%Date 16%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,314

PerfumerJo Malone

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#63,679

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2017

Reviews0

Category winnerPetale d'AmbreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Petale d'Ambre opens with brisk bergamot and lemon, then settles into a clean, aromatic mix of lavender, patchouli and soft woods. On skin, many wearers describe it as soapy, polished and quietly old-school, with a drydown that can feel like fresh laundry or elegant detergent. It suits shoppers who enjoy structured la…

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Tuttotondo Golf captures the bracing bite of wet garden greenery on an overcast morning. Crushed ivy strikes the nose instantly. Dark leaves release an intense vegetal bitterness that cuts through morning fog, paired with a sharp squirt of sour bergamot peel. Freshly grated nutmeg introduces a dusty warmth within minu…

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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, Petale d'Ambre or Golf?

Petale d'Ambre takes 5 of 5 categories. Petale d'Ambre is rated 3.81/5 from 86 votes; Golf is rated 3.33/5 from 12 votes. Choose Petale d'Ambre for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Golf for a woody and green character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Petale d'Ambre or Golf?

Petale d'Ambre lasts longest (Petale d'Ambre 76/100, Golf 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Petale d'Ambre or Golf?

Petale d'Ambre projects furthest (Petale d'Ambre 65/100, Golf 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Petale d'Ambre and Golf smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Nutmeg, Labdanum and Patchouli.

Is Petale d'Ambre or Golf better for summer or winter?

Petale d'Ambre suits daytime wear; Golf suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Petale d'Ambre and Golf?

Petale d'Ambre has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Lily-of-the-Valley, Nutmeg and Labdanum, a base of Patchouli, Ambergris and Cashmere Wood. Golf has top notes of Ivy, Bergamot and Nutmeg, heart notes of Iris and White Cedar Extract, a base of Cashmere Wood, Labdanum and Patchouli.