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Ambra vs Alambar

Ambra and Alambar overlap 54% in notes and accords; 3 notes appear in both. Ambra came out in 1989, Alambar in 2009.

At a glance

AmbraAlambar
BrandEtroLaboratorio Olfattivo
Release year19892009
ConcentrationEau de ToiletteNo data
Rating
7.5/10207 votes
7.7/10358 votes
Longevity
7.3/10
7.6/10
Sillage
6.5/10
6.6/10

When to wear

Seasons
AmbraAlambar
Autumn39%40%
Winter36%38%
Spring16%17%
Summer9%6%
Occasions
AmbraAlambar
Evening23%27%
Nighttime21%23%
Casual21%22%
Daytime19%14%
Office16%14%

Notes

In both

  • Bergamot
  • Amber
  • Vanilla

Ambra

Only in this one

  • Coriander
  • Labdanum
  • Styrax
  • Opoponax
  • Rose
  • Geranium
  • Musk
  • Patchouli

Alambar

Only in this one

  • Cocoa
  • Cinnamon

Accords

Ambra

  1. Sweet
  2. Gourmand
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Oriental
  6. Powdery

Alambar

  1. Sweet
  2. Gourmand
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Oriental
  6. Powdery

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Alambar lasts longer: longevity 7.6/10 against 7.3/10 for Ambra.

Which one projects more?

Their sillage is about the same: 6.5/10 for Ambra, 6.6/10 for Alambar.

Which one suits winter better?

Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 36% of the season votes for Ambra and 38% for Alambar.

Which one is rated higher?

Alambar is rated higher: 7.7/10 against 7.5/10 for Ambra.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Bergamot, Amber, Vanilla.