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D.L. Roelen

Ambivalence

Perfumer: Gabriel Gabor

UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.9/ 10
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D.L. Roelen Ambivalence is a unisex scent that opens with green leaves, cannabis and grapefruit and settles into a smoky, resinous base.

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How does it perform?

From 36 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
8.7 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage
8.0 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
7.0 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
7.0 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

88% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Green
  3. Sweet
  4. Spicy
  5. Woody
  6. Resinous
  7. Smoky

What does Ambivalence smell like?

The opening is fresh and sharp, with green leaves and grapefruit, while cannabis adds a herbal depth. In the heart, immortelle, hay and palo santo come forward; as it dries, frankincense and vanilla bring a resinous sweetness, and animalic musk and oakmoss darken the base.

Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick spring, autumn and winter over summer, and it is suggested mostly for leisure, with night and evening wear also in the mix. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it doesn't lean firmly either way. Chapel Factory Holy Stick and Serge Lutens Encens et lavande have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Green leaves
    • Cannabis
    • Grapefruit
  2. First hours

    • Immortelle
    • Hay
    • Herbs
  3. Towards evening

    • Ambergris
    • Animalic musk
    • Frankincense

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 29%
    Autumn
  • 29%
    Spring
  • 27%
    Winter
  • 15%
    Summer
  • Casual
    35%
  • Nighttime
    19%
  • Evening
    19%
  • Office
    14%
  • Daytime
    11%

Go easy on it for daytime: the sillage is strong.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026