Source Saint-Clair vs Ambre Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ambre Noir takes 4 of 4 categories.
Source Saint-ClairChoose it for a amber and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ambre NoirChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Source Saint-Clair0/4
Ambre Noir4/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ambre Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Ambre Noir
- Value for money
- Ambre Noir
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ambre Noir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Source Saint-ClairJoseph DuclosAmbre NoirJinkoh StoreWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 8%Had 4%Want 88%
4.56/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 28%Had 13%Want 60%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
61%Love
33%Like
6%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
36 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAmbre Noir
SillageAmbre Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAmbre NoirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody92%
vanilla84%
warm spicy77%
musky69%
floral61%
amber100%
warm spicy91%
sweet83%
balsamic74%
fruity65%
woody56%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Calabrian bergamotYlang-YlangJasmineHedioneHeliotropeTimur
Heart
CloveCedar EssenceIndonesian Patchouli LeafPrecious Woods
Base
AmbroxanSiam BenzoinMyrrhOpoponaxTonka BeanVanilla AbsoluteAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Musk
Top
CloveHeliotropeCinnamonBergamotCardamomBark
Heart
ApricotPlumDried PlumCarnationPowdery NotesRoseDried FruitsDates
Base
Peru BalsamAmberMyrrhAmbergrisMuskVanillaOpoponaxSpanish Labdanum
InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Heliotrope, Clove and Myrrh. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring35
Summer20
Fall90
Winter100
Day63
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#67,405
PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#7,717
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerAmbre NoirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSource Saint-Clair opens with a bright splash of Calabrian bergamot and sweet ylang-ylang. The scent quickly settles into a warm, spiced woody heart before melting into a rich base of Siam benzoin and vanilla absolute. It wears as a smooth, resinous option best suited for cozy autumn nights.
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Source Saint-Clair or Ambre Noir?
Ambre Noir takes 4 of 4 categories. Source Saint-Clair is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Ambre Noir is rated 4.56/5 from 36 votes. Choose Source Saint-Clair for a amber and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ambre Noir for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Source Saint-Clair or Ambre Noir?
Ambre Noir lasts longest (Ambre Noir 91/100, Source Saint-Clair 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Source Saint-Clair or Ambre Noir?
Ambre Noir projects furthest (Ambre Noir 80/100, Source Saint-Clair 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Source Saint-Clair and Ambre Noir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Heliotrope, Clove and Myrrh.
Is Source Saint-Clair or Ambre Noir better for summer or winter?
Source Saint-Clair suits evening wear; Ambre Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Source Saint-Clair and Ambre Noir?
Source Saint-Clair has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Hedione, heart notes of Clove, Cedar Essence, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Precious Woods, a base of Ambroxan, Siam Benzoin, Myrrh and Opoponax. 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.
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