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    AO vs. Colonia Ambrata

    AO by Floraïku bottle

    AO

    Floraïku
    Eau de Parfum2019
    Very similar
    New comparison

    AO wears longer on skin, while Colonia Ambrata projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: AO vs. Colonia Ambrata
    AOColonia Ambrata
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20192012
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    Best seasonSummerFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    AO

    Fruity
    Sweet
    Violet
    Amber
    Woody
    Powdery
    Citrus
    Aromatic

    Colonia Ambrata

    Woody
    Musky
    Patchouli
    Amber
    Balsamic
    Powdery
    Warm Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Mandarin OrangeBlackcurrantPink Pepper
    BergamotIvy
    Heart
    FigFrankincenseJasmine
    Cashmir WoodVioletWhite Rose
    Base
    VetiverMyrrh OilTonka Bean
    PatchouliEbonyMuskLabdanum

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: AO vs. Colonia Ambrata
    AOColonia Ambrata
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    AO is incense without the church vibe. It is contemplative rather than performative, best suited for someone who wants presence over projection.AO
    This one opens like a question. Bright, then bitter, then warm. The ivy makes it interesting, the amber makes it worth staying. Moderate projection means it stays close.Colonia Ambrata