Fragrance comparison

Trillium vs Ambre Sensuel

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 77 ratings analysed

Trillium

House of Matriarch

3.7874 votes

Rank #35,684 FloralHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Ambre Sensuel

Roh Parfums

4.333 votes

Rank #51,299 AmberPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Sensuel takes 3 of 4 categories.

Trillium
Choose it for a floral and herbal character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ambre Sensuel
Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Trillium1/4

Ambre Sensuel3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TrilliumHouse of Matriarch

Ambre SensuelRoh Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 25%Had 13%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

35%Like

9%Ok

19%Dislike

3%Hate

74 votes

67%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Sensuel

SillageAmbre Sensuel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value63

Category winnerAmbre SensuelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

herbal91%

green83%

powdery74%

yellow floral65%

aromatic56%

amber100%

powdery92%

sweet84%

woody77%

iris69%

vanilla61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

ChamomileMimosaAglaiaGreen Tea

Heart2-4 hrs

Black TeaCoffee blossom

Base5-7 hrs

Jasmine TeaTolu BalsamCashmere MuskAmber

Top

Bitter OrangeAlmond

Heart

MimosaIris

Base

Madagascar VanillaHaitian VetiverTolu BalsamLabdanumAmber

InformationalShared notesMimosa, Tolu Balsam and Amber. Durations are only published for Trillium, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer57

Fall43

Winter27

Day100

Night28

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex57

Women36

Work 38%Casual 32%Date 22%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,684

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,299

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTrilliumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

House of Matriarch Trillium opens with a soothing rush of dried Roman chamomile blossoms, sunny mimosa, and crisp green tea leaves. It immediately feels natural and grounded rather than synthetic or sugary. The bitter tang of black tea and delicate coffee blossoms soon joins the cup, cutting through the powdery floral…

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Ambre Sensuel reads as a soft amber with a powdery iris heart, a gentle almond nuance, and a warm vanilla balsamic base. Bitter orange keeps the opening from feeling flat, while mimosa adds a muted floral glow. It looks best suited to someone who likes smooth, slightly sweet amber scents with texture rather than loud …

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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, Trillium or Ambre Sensuel?

Ambre Sensuel takes 3 of 4 categories. Trillium is rated 3.78/5 from 74 votes; Ambre Sensuel is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Trillium for a floral and herbal character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ambre Sensuel for a amber and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Trillium or Ambre Sensuel?

Ambre Sensuel lasts longest (Ambre Sensuel 80/100, Trillium 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Trillium or Ambre Sensuel?

Ambre Sensuel projects furthest (Ambre Sensuel 75/100, Trillium 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Trillium and Ambre Sensuel smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Mimosa, Tolu Balsam and Amber.

Is Trillium or Ambre Sensuel better for summer or winter?

Trillium suits daytime wear; Ambre Sensuel suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Trillium and Ambre Sensuel?

Trillium has top notes of Chamomile, Mimosa, Aglaia and Green Tea, heart notes of Black Tea and Coffee blossom, a base of Jasmine Tea, Tolu Balsam, Cashmere Musk and Amber. Ambre Sensuel has top notes of Bitter Orange and Almond, heart notes of Mimosa and Iris, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Haitian Vetiver, Tolu Balsam and Labdanum.