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    Oud Esma vs. Ambre Samar

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

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Oud Esma vs. Ambre Samar
    Oud EsmaAmbre Samar
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20252025
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerChristine NagelDelphine Jelk
    Best seasonFall—

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Oud Esma

    Amber
    Woody
    Balsamic
    Oud
    Fresh Spicy

    Ambre Samar

    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Aromatic
    Vanilla
    Sweet
    Almond
    Fruity
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

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

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Oud Esma vs. Ambre Samar
    Oud EsmaAmbre Samar
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity2-4 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

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    Real talk

    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
    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