Fragrance comparison

Victoire vs Ambre Gris

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1 ratings analysed

Victoire

Elode

4.001 votes

Rank #69,324 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Ambre Gris

Marcus Spurway

—0 votes

Rank #73,833 AmberMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Victoire
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ambre Gris
Choose it for a amber and marine character. Wins on note pyramid duration.

Victoire1/2

Ambre Gris1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VictoireElode

Ambre GrisMarcus Spurway

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 25%Want 50%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

white floral77%

marine69%

amber61%

amber100%

marine88%

animalic77%

aromatic65%

balsamic53%

salty42%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both amber, aromatic and marine

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top10 to 15 minutes

GrapefruitSea NotesTangerine

Heart15 to 30 minutes

Bay LeafJasmine

Base30 to 45 minutes

PatchouliAmbergris

Top15-30 mins

Marine notesGrapefruitTangerine

Heart2-4 hrs

Woody NotesBay Leaf

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbergrisPatchouli

Category winnerAmbre GrisLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#69,324

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#73,833

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVictoireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Victoire by Elode is a fresh aromatic aquatic eau de toilette built around brisk marine and citrus elements. It opens with an energising splash of tart grapefruit, sweet tangerine, and salty sea notes that immediately feel bright and summery. As the initial burst settles, herbal bay leaf and light jasmine step forward…

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Ambre Gris by Marcus Spurway pairs crisp coastal breezes with sun-drenched woods and a warm mineral backbone. The fragrance opens with a vibrant burst of sharp grapefruit and juicy tangerine, cut through by brisk marine notes that feel like sea salt mist on warm skin. As the initial splash calms down, herbal bay leaf …

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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.

Do Victoire and Ambre Gris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, aromatic and marine accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Tangerine, Bay Leaf and Patchouli.

Is Victoire or Ambre Gris better for summer or winter?

Victoire suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Victoire and Ambre Gris?

Victoire has top notes of Grapefruit, Sea Notes and Tangerine, heart notes of Bay Leaf and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli and Ambergris. Ambre Gris has top notes of Marine notes, Grapefruit and Tangerine, heart notes of Woody Notes and Bay Leaf, a base of Ambergris and Patchouli.