Calycanthus Brumae
Acqua di Stresa2012
Side by side
Calycanthus Brumae vs. Ambre 114
Is Calycanthus Brumae better than Ambre 114?
Ambre 114 rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Calycanthus Brumae projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Nutmeg
fresh spicyamberwarm spicybalsamic
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Calycanthus Brumae and Ambre 114?
| Calycanthus Brumae | Ambre 114 | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 2001 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Magali Senequier, Gérald Ghislain |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Calycanthus Brumae and Ambre 114 smell?
Calycanthus Brumae
Fresh Spicy
White Floral
Amber
Smoky
Fruity
Warm Spicy
Fresh
Balsamic
Ambre 114
Amber
Vanilla
Woody
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Calycanthus Brumae and Ambre 114 share?
Top
Honeysuckle
NutmegThyme
Heart
GingerBlack pepper
PatchouliCedarwoodGeraniumRoseSandalwoodVetiver
Base
IncenseNutmeg
AmberVanillaBenzoinMuskTonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
GingerNutmegBlack pepper
Nutmeg
Floral Notes
Honeysuckle
GeraniumRose
Where they fit
When and where do Calycanthus Brumae and Ambre 114 work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Calycanthus Brumae or Ambre 114?
| Calycanthus Brumae | Ambre 114 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Calycanthus Brumae and Ambre 114?
The opening is lush to the point of being confrontational, and the drydown asks you to be patient. If the incense and spice structure appeals, this rewards the wait.Calycanthus Brumae
The sharp opening stops people in their tracks. Nutmeg and thyme, before the warmth kicks in. That's the whole play, bold, herbal, then amber takes over. This isn't another sweet amber.Ambre 114
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