Fragrance comparison

Qalb vs Ambro de Jacomo

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 46 ratings analysed

3 wins

Qalb

LuNiche

4.8513 votes

Rank #29,693 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Ambro de Jacomo

Jacomo

4.1833 votes

Rank #22,048 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Qalb takes 3 of 5 categories.

Qalb
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Ambro de Jacomo
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Qalb3/5

Ambro de Jacomo2/5

Ratings & consensus: Qalb
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Qalb
Sillage & projection: Ambro de Jacomo
Value for money: Qalb
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ambro de Jacomo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

QalbLuNiche

Ambro de JacomoJacomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.85/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 82%Had 0%Want 18%

4.18/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 34%Had 18%Want 48%

Category winnerQalbRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

85%Love

15%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

44%Love

48%Like

0%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate96

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityQalb

SillageAmbro de Jacomo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value91

¤ Price value88

Category winnerQalbBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

amber77%

vanilla69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLavenderLemonPearMint

Heart

Clary SageCinnamonCaraway

Base

Black Vanilla HuskAmberPatchouliCedar

Top

CarawayBrazilian RosewoodNeroliMintBergamot

Heart

LavenderCardamomCinnamon

Base

VanillaAmberTonka BeanMuskIncenseSandalwoodPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Mint 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 season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall44

Winter44

Day57

Night100

Spring8

Summer0

Fall75

Winter100

Day64

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex22

Women0

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,693

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#22,048

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerAmbro de JacomoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Qalb by LuNiche brings a fresh, aromatic profile that leans into a blend of crisp pear and zesty bergamot. It settles into a warm heart of cinnamon and caraway, grounding itself with black vanilla husk and cedar. This versatile unisex scent performs reliably, making it an easy choice for office wear or casual spring o…

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Ambro de Jacomo opens with a sharp, aromatic blend of mint and bergamot before settling into a warm, spicy heart of cinnamon and cardamom. It is a distinct woody fragrance for men, grounded by a rich base of vanilla and amber. Ideal for cooler evenings, this 1997 release offers a mature, comfortable profile that trans…

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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, Qalb or Ambro de Jacomo?

Qalb takes 3 of 5 categories. Qalb is rated 4.85/5 from 13 votes; Ambro de Jacomo is rated 4.18/5 from 33 votes. Choose Qalb for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Ambro de Jacomo for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Qalb or Ambro de Jacomo?

Qalb lasts longest (Qalb 70/100, Ambro de Jacomo 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Qalb or Ambro de Jacomo?

Projection is very close: Ambro de Jacomo 67/100, Qalb 66/100 for sillage.

Do Qalb and Ambro de Jacomo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Mint and Cinnamon.

Is Qalb or Ambro de Jacomo better for summer or winter?

Qalb suits evening wear; Ambro de Jacomo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Qalb and Ambro de Jacomo?

Qalb has top notes of Bergamot, Lavender, Lemon and Pear, heart notes of Clary Sage, Cinnamon and Caraway, a base of Black Vanilla Husk, Amber, Patchouli and Cedar. Ambro de Jacomo has top notes of Caraway, Brazilian Rosewood, Neroli and Mint, heart notes of Lavender, Cardamom and Cinnamon, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Tonka Bean and Musk.