Essence No. 3 Ambre
Elie SaabEau de Parfum2014
Side by side
Essence No. 3 Ambre vs. Closed Gate
Is Essence No. 3 Ambre better than Closed Gate?
Essence No. 3 Ambre rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
VanillaSandalwoodLabdanum
amberwoodybalsamicpowderywarm spicy
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 Closed Gate?
| Essence No. 3 Ambre | Closed Gate | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2014 | 2018 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Francis Kurkdjian | Benoit Bergia |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Essence No. 3 Ambre and Closed Gate smell?
Essence No. 3 Ambre
Amber
Woody
Balsamic
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Patchouli
Sweet
Closed Gate
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Woody
Vanilla
Powdery
Green
Musky
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Essence No. 3 Ambre and Closed Gate share?
Top
OpoponaxSandalwood
Sichuan Pepper
Heart
AmberPatchouli
Green NotesSandalwoodBlack Pepper
Base
VanillaVetiverBenzoinLabdanum
LabdanumVanillaMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Oriental Notes
VanillaBenzoin
Vanilla
Resinous Notes
Labdanum
Labdanum
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Essence No. 3 Ambre and Closed Gate work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Essence No. 3 Ambre or Closed Gate?
| Essence No. 3 Ambre | Closed Gate | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Essence No. 3 Ambre and Closed Gate?
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
This is a fragrance that plays it cool until it doesn't. The pepper-laced opening reads sharp, almost prickly, then the vanilla arrives and suddenly it wants to be held.Closed Gate
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