Essence No. 3 Ambre
Elie SaabEau de Parfum2014
Side by side
Essence No. 3 Ambre vs. Ambre Lumiere
Is Essence No. 3 Ambre better than Ambre Lumiere?
Ambre Lumiere projects louder.
Why this score
Accord profile overlap
Performance proximity
Mood overlap
AmberPatchouli
amberwoodybalsamicpowderywarm spicysweet
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The essentials
What's different between Essence No. 3 Ambre and Ambre Lumiere?
| Essence No. 3 Ambre | Ambre Lumiere | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2014 | 2014 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Francis Kurkdjian | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Essence No. 3 Ambre and Ambre Lumiere smell?
Essence No. 3 Ambre
Amber
Woody
Balsamic
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Patchouli
Sweet
Ambre Lumiere
Amber
Woody
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Aromatic
Sweet
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Essence No. 3 Ambre and Ambre Lumiere share?
Top
OpoponaxSandalwood
CorianderLemonEucalyptus
Heart
AmberPatchouli
AmberRoseYlang-Ylang
Base
VanillaVetiverBenzoinLabdanum
Colombian Tolu BalmPatchouliSiam Benzoin
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Amber
Amber
Amber
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Resinous Notes
Labdanum
Siam Benzoin
Where they fit
When and where do Essence No. 3 Ambre and Ambre Lumiere work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Essence No. 3 Ambre or Ambre Lumiere?
| Essence No. 3 Ambre | Ambre Lumiere | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Essence No. 3 Ambre and Ambre Lumiere?
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
If you've been burned by ambers that turn sour an hour in, this one earns back your trust. The base holds without mutating into something unrecognizable.Ambre Lumiere
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