Ambre des Abysses
HoubigantEau de Parfum2023
Side by side
Ambre des Abysses vs. Reflection Man
Is Ambre des Abysses better than Reflection Man?
Reflection Man rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
JasminePatchouliRosemary
aromaticfresh spicywhite floralcitruswoodywarm spicy
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The essentials
What's different between Ambre des Abysses and Reflection Man?
| Ambre des Abysses | Reflection Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Antoine Lie, Luca Maffei | Lucas Sieuzac |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Ambre des Abysses and Reflection Man smell?
Ambre des Abysses
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
White Floral
Vanilla
Citrus
Amber
Woody
Green
Reflection Man
Woody
White Floral
Aromatic
Powdery
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Iris
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Ambre des Abysses and Reflection Man share?
Top
MintBergamotOrange Blossom
PetitgrainBitter Orange LeafRed PepperPink PepperRosemary
Heart
GeraniumJasminePatchouliAmberRosemary
NeroliJasmineIrisYlang-Ylang
Base
VanillaTonka BeanOakmossLeather
SandalwoodVirginia CedarHaitian VetiverPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
GeraniumJasmineOrange Blossom
JasmineIrisYlang-Ylang
Citric Notes
Bergamot
PetitgrainNeroliBitter Orange Leaf
Herbaceous Notes
MintRosemary
Rosemary
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Where they fit
When and where do Ambre des Abysses and Reflection Man work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Ambre des Abysses or Reflection Man?
| Ambre des Abysses | Reflection Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Ambre des Abysses and Reflection Man?
This one plays tricks on you. The name screams heavy amber, but the Mint and Orange Blossom opening keeps things airy and refined. It's Houbigant being clever, hiding the leather and oakmoss depth.Ambre des Abysses
Reflection Man is not trying to shout over anyone in the room. It is a quiet confidence wrapped in aromatic herbs, soft florals, and creamy woods. The pepper note keeps things interesting without.Reflection Man
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