Madras Cardamom
Ermenegildo ZegnaEau de Parfum2019
Side by side
Madras Cardamom vs. Oud Ambroisie
Is Madras Cardamom better than Oud Ambroisie?
Oud Ambroisie projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Cedarwood
warm spicywoody
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 Madras Cardamom and Oud Ambroisie?
| Madras Cardamom | Oud Ambroisie | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2019 | 2016 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Marie Salamagne | Ilias Ermenidis |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Madras Cardamom and Oud Ambroisie smell?
Madras Cardamom
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Woody
Coffee
Citrus
Amber
Oud Ambroisie
Honey
Oud
Woody
Rose
Sweet
Floral
Patchouli
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Madras Cardamom and Oud Ambroisie share?
Top
CardamomBergamotPink Pepper
—Heart
Brazilian coffeeCedarwood
RosePatchouli
Base
VetiverLabdanumVanillaAmbroxan
CedarwoodOudProvençal Honey
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Madras Cardamom or Oud Ambroisie?
| Madras Cardamom | Oud Ambroisie | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Madras Cardamom and Oud Ambroisie?
The coffee-cardamom pairing is the real hook here, and it works. Not everyone wants that much spice at the top, but for those who do, this is the version that commits.Madras Cardamom
The oud here isn't raw or medicinal. It's been tamed by Provençal honey until it reads as rich, golden wood rather than barnyard drama. If you've been curious about oud but found the genre too.Oud Ambroisie
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