Fragrance comparison

Slow Dance vs Ambra

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,424 ratings analysed

Slow Dance

Byredo

3.741,955 votes

Rank #1,888 AmberWoody

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59%scent match

Closely related

7 wins

Ambra

Omnia Profumi

4.22469 votes

Rank #744 AmberBalsamic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambra takes 7 of 7 categories.

Slow Dance
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Best in winter.
Ambra
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Slow Dance0/7

Ambra7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Slow DanceByredo

AmbraOmnia Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 1,955 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.22/ 5 · 469 votes

Have 35%Had 17%Want 48%

Category winnerAmbraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

34%Like

14%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

1,651 votes

52%Love

38%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

256 votes

Category winnerAmbraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityAmbra

SillageAmbra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value61

Category winnerAmbraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

balsamic84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

amber100%

balsamic91%

citrus83%

fresh spicy74%

vanilla65%

sweet56%

Scent match59%Closely related · both amber, balsamic and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OpoponaxCognac

Heart

LabdanumVioletGeranium

Base

VanillaPatchouliIncense

Top

OrangeGeraniumBergamot

Heart

IncensePatchouliLavender

Base

AmberVanillaOpoponaxLabdanum

InformationalShared notesOpoponax, Labdanum, Geranium and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring35

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring41

Summer24

Fall100

Winter95

Day90

Night100

Category winnerAmbraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex57

Women33

Men11

Unisex68

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,888

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews253

Overall rank#744

PerfumerFabrizio Tagliacarne

Launched—

Reviews101

Category winnerAmbraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Slow Dance by Byredo is a study in contrasts that balances the warmth of cognac and vanilla with the earthy, balsamic depth of opoponax and patchouli. Created by Jérôme Epinette, this unisex scent captures the tension between childhood innocence and adult experience. It is a thoughtful choice for cool autumn nights wh…

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Ambra by Omnia Profumi presents a resinous, spice-forward take on the classic amber accord. Launched in 2004, it balances bright citrus top notes of orange and bergamot against a deep heart of incense and patchouli. Perfect for colder autumn days, it sits close to the skin while offering a rich, comforting profile tha…

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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, Slow Dance or Ambra?

Ambra takes 7 of 7 categories. Slow Dance is rated 3.74/5 from 1,955 votes; Ambra is rated 4.22/5 from 469 votes. Choose Slow Dance for a amber and woody character. Best in winter. Choose Ambra for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Slow Dance or Ambra?

Ambra lasts longest (Ambra 81/100, Slow Dance 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Slow Dance or Ambra?

Ambra projects furthest (Ambra 69/100, Slow Dance 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Slow Dance and Ambra smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, balsamic and vanilla accords. Common notes include Opoponax, Labdanum, Geranium and Vanilla.

Is Slow Dance or Ambra better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ambra is the stronger pick. For winter, Slow Dance is the stronger pick. Ambra suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Slow Dance and Ambra?

Slow Dance has top notes of Opoponax and Cognac, heart notes of Labdanum, Violet and Geranium, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli and Incense. Ambra has top notes of Orange, Geranium and Bergamot, heart notes of Incense, Patchouli and Lavender, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Opoponax and Labdanum.