Fragrance comparison

Quartier Latin vs Ambre Noir

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 425 ratings analysed

Quartier Latin

Memo Paris

3.90389 votes

Rank #8,097 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Ambre Noir

Jinkoh Store

4.5636 votes

Rank #7,699 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Noir takes 6 of 7 categories.

Quartier Latin
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ambre Noir
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Quartier Latin1/7

Ambre Noir6/7

Ratings & consensus: Ambre Noir
Community sentiment: Ambre Noir
Longevity: Ambre Noir
Sillage & projection: Ambre Noir
Value for money: Ambre Noir
Versatility: Quartier Latin
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ambre Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Quartier LatinMemo Paris

Ambre NoirJinkoh Store

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 389 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

4.56/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 28%Had 13%Want 60%

Category winnerAmbre NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

41%Like

5%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

389 votes

61%Love

33%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerAmbre NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Noir

SillageAmbre Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value53

Category winnerAmbre NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber86%

powdery72%

warm spicy58%

vanilla44%

aromatic30%

amber100%

warm spicy91%

sweet83%

balsamic74%

fruity65%

woody56%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachCardamomClove

Heart

VioletJasmineRose

Base

SandalwoodTonka BeanCedarwoodAmber

Top

CloveHeliotropeCinnamonBergamotCardamomBark

Heart

ApricotPlumDried PlumCarnationPowdery NotesRoseDried FruitsDates

Base

Peru BalsamAmberMyrrhAmbergrisMuskVanillaOpoponaxSpanish Labdanum

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Clove, Rose and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring49

Summer32

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night42

Spring35

Summer20

Fall90

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Category winnerQuartier LatinMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex58

Women30

Men30

Unisex61

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,097

PerfumerAlienor Massenet

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#7,699

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerAmbre NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Memo Paris Quartier Latin opens with a quick flicker of cardamom and clove before settling into a warm core of cedar and sandalwood. Soft tonka bean adds a milky sweetness that lingers alongside dry amber. It fits crisp autumn afternoons and casual city walks when you want a cozy, wood-forward skin scent that stays un…

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Ambre Noir by Jinkoh Store opens with a dark, mouthwatering rush of simmered plum jam, spicy clove, and warm cinnamon. Rather than smelling like a dusty spice cabinet, the top notes sparkle with zesty bergamot and a velvety, almond-like heliotrope petal texture. As the fragrance warms on your skin, a feast of sticky d…

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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, Quartier Latin or Ambre Noir?

Ambre Noir takes 6 of 7 categories. Quartier Latin is rated 3.90/5 from 389 votes; Ambre Noir is rated 4.56/5 from 36 votes. Choose Quartier Latin for a woody and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ambre Noir for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Quartier Latin or Ambre Noir?

Ambre Noir lasts longest (Ambre Noir 91/100, Quartier Latin 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Quartier Latin or Ambre Noir?

Ambre Noir projects furthest (Ambre Noir 80/100, Quartier Latin 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Quartier Latin and Ambre Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Clove, Rose and Amber.

Is Quartier Latin or Ambre Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Quartier Latin is the stronger pick. For winter, Ambre Noir is the stronger pick. Quartier Latin suits daytime wear; Ambre Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Quartier Latin and Ambre Noir?

Quartier Latin has top notes of Peach, Cardamom and Clove, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Cedarwood and Amber. Ambre Noir has top notes of Clove, Heliotrope, Cinnamon and Bergamot, heart notes of Apricot, Plum, Dried Plum and Carnation, a base of Peru Balsam, Amber, Myrrh and Ambergris.