Essence No. 3 Ambre
Elie SaabEau de Parfum2014
Side by side
Essence No. 3 Ambre vs. Ambra
Is Essence No. 3 Ambre better than Ambra?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
VanillaAmberOpoponaxPatchouliLabdanum
amberwoodybalsamicpowderysweet
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 Essence No. 3 Ambre and Ambra?
| Essence No. 3 Ambre | Ambra | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2014 | 1989 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Francis Kurkdjian | IrisNobile |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Essence No. 3 Ambre and Ambra smell?
Essence No. 3 Ambre
Amber
Woody
Balsamic
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Patchouli
Sweet
Ambra
Amber
Woody
Vanilla
Balsamic
Aromatic
Sweet
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Essence No. 3 Ambre and Ambra share?
Top
OpoponaxSandalwood
Fir ResinLemonBergamotCorianderGeraniumRose
Heart
AmberPatchouli
LabdanumPatchouliStyrax
Base
VanillaVetiverBenzoinLabdanum
AmberVanillaOpoponaxMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Oriental Notes
VanillaBenzoin
Vanilla
Resinous Notes
Labdanum
LabdanumStyrax
Amber
Amber
Amber
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Fir Resin
Where they fit
When and where do Essence No. 3 Ambre and Ambra work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Essence No. 3 Ambre or Ambra?
| Essence No. 3 Ambre | Ambra | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Essence No. 3 Ambre and Ambra?
This is what amber smells like when it stops trying. No fireworks, no performance, just warmth that means something. Francis Kurkdjian built it like couture: every seam invisible.Essence No. 3 Ambre
The fir resin opening sets a tone that not everyone finds immediately welcoming. It's the element that divides, those who find it compelling tend to return.Ambra
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