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    Ambre Samar vs. Oud Esma

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    Ambre Samar rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Ambre Samar vs. Oud Esma
    Ambre SamarOud Esma
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20252025
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerDelphine JelkChristine Nagel
    Best season—Fall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Ambre Samar

    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Aromatic
    Vanilla
    Sweet
    Almond
    Fruity
    Balsamic

    Oud Esma

    Amber
    Woody
    Balsamic
    Oud
    Fresh Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CardamomAlmondFrankincense
    Oud
    Heart
    AmberDavana
    Resinous NotesWoody Notes
    Base
    BenzoinTonka BeanPatchouli
    Wood Resin

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Ambre Samar vs. Oud Esma
    Ambre SamarOud Esma
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours2-4 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    It's not subtle. That should be clear from the first three seconds. Frankincense smoke and cardamom, spicy and sweet at once, the kind of combination that either pulls you in or makes you step back.Ambre Samar
    Oud has a reputation for shouting. This one doesn't. It keeps its warmth close, lets you discover it in layers, and rewards the wearer who doesn't need the room to know. Quiet luxury, redefined.Oud Esma